Patents by Inventor Frank W. Rodriguez

Frank W. Rodriguez has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5016774
    Abstract: A closure cap as set forth including a disk-shaped fabric web surrounded by a downwardly pending skirt wherein the skirt includes an encircling elastomeric ring to secure the web about as associated underlying paint container to maintain freshness of the paint contained therewithin between a series of uses thereof. The skirt is partially retracted in use to provide an opening to permit directing of a paint spray hose or an extension paint rod therethrough a prevent contamination of the paint during use by various debris. The invention further includes an enclosed opening directed through the web and optionally includes a cover flap wherein the cover flap is selectively securable overlying the opening wherein the opening may further include a rigid annular scraper edge mounted to an interior edge portion of the opening to permit scraping of excess paint relative to a hose or rod directed through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1991
    Inventor: Frank W. Rodriguez