Abstract: The present invention overcomes the problems inherent in the use of a paint can and paintbrush to contain the spread of errant paint from accumulating on the rim, outer portion of the can, and otherwise spreading externally. The device comprises a top member that is designed to fit over the entire top of a conventional paint can, and an outer wall extending down the exterior side wall of the can, which includes an internal bead with contoured surface along the bottom circumference thereof forming a secure grip on the can. The outer wall has a curved and angled bottom edge, also slotted relief gaps, both design for fast and easy installation and removal of the device. The device further includes an inner lip shielding the interior side of the paint can rim, and a flat section along the device interior used for scraping off paint.

Abstract: A removable roller surface insert for use with a container of rollable liquid. The insert may, in one embodiment, include a roller surface having an upper edge, and an upper contact portion attached to the roller surface at or near the upper edge. The upper contact portion may be configured to contact an inner sidewall surface of the container at or near the upper rim. All, or substantially all, of the insert may be, when the insert is in a use position, located within a first half of the container, the first half defined by a vertical plane passing through a centerline of the container.

Abstract: A package for a food product sampled using a metering device, including a receptacle (2) having a wide top opening (24) and defined by a rim (25), a closure system (3) including a cover (31) that can be moved between an open position and a closed position, and a first levelling element (41) having a top face (41b) and a free edge (41a) situated in the space of the opening. The package also includes a second levelling element (42) spaced apart from the first and also having a top face (42b) and a free edge (42a), wherein the top faces (41b, 42b) of the first and second levelling elements (41, 42) each have a configuration and are mutually arranged in order to form two spaced-apart bearing zones substantially parallel to the plane of the opening for supporting the metering device.

Abstract: A removable roller surface insert for use with a container of rollable liquid. The insert may, in one embodiment, include a roller surface having an upper edge, and an upper contact portion attached to the roller surface at or near the upper edge. The upper contact portion may be configured to contact an inner sidewall surface of the container at or near the upper rim. All, or substantially all, of the insert may be, when the insert is in a use position, located within a first half of the container, the first half defined by a vertical plane passing through a centerline of the container.

Abstract: A method of cleaning a greasy surface, includes the steps of: a) providing a container and a cleaning implement dimensioned to fit in the container; b) providing a volume of cleaning liquid in the container, the cleaning liquid comprising water, a chemical degreasing agent, and a chemical flocculating agent; and c) using the cleaning implement to pick up particulate matter and water-insoluble matter from the greasy surface and transfer it to the container, the degreasing agent causing the water-insoluble matter to solubilize, the flocculating agent causing the particulate matter to agglomerate and the agglomerated matter to flocculate and to sediment, so as to be held in the cleaning liquid at and/or adjacent to a bottom surface of the container. Preferably, in step (c), the cleaning liquid above the sediment is a single phase. A cleaning solution, a mop bucket, and a grid for use with the method are also provided.

Abstract: A sealing mechanism for a container for sealing an interface between two or more of the structural members includes a container body and a pouring spout. The pouring spout includes a ridge for securing the spout to the container body and a retention ridge that is positioned near the rim of the container body, once assembled. An angled retention surface on the spout is used to properly position a seal between the pouring spout and the container.

Abstract: The instant invention pertains to a squeegee and brush holder in combination with a bucket for holding a liquid consisting of a first portion having a plurality of suction cups for adhering to the inside of the bucket and an outer portion having three openings, the outer portion extending outwardly from the bucket for holding the brushes and squeegees in an upright position.

Abstract: A paint draining grid adapted to be inserted in a container of liquid that is suitable for application with a roller mounted on a conventional roller frame. The paint draining grid includes a frame having first and second spaced apart frame members wherein each bracket includes a hooked end portion for releasably attaching the paint draining grid to an upper rim of the container such that a grid member extends into an interior region of the container. The grid member includes a plurality of openings for permitting drainage of liquid and is secured between the first and second frame members. At least one squeegee, is affixed to each of the first and second frame members.

Abstract: A multi-compartment receptacle includes a first compartment and a second compartment. Structural provisions allow for the convenient transfer of relatively small quantities of a substance from the first compartment to the second compartment. The second compartment is preferably suitable for holding a paint brush, as well as a relatively small volume of liquid. The receptacle of the present invention can be inexpensively and rapidly produced by a molding process from plastic materials, such as polyethylene. A disposable multi-compartment liner is also provided that includes a liner first compartment, a liner second compartment, and a liner flange. Methods of making such a receptacle and liner are also disclosed, as well as methods for transferring liquids between the receptacle first compartment and the receptacle second compartment.

Abstract: Storage devices for paint rollers, paint roller covers, and paint brushes. The storage devices for the paint rollers and paint roller covers are cylindrical containers, having a lid, which are flared outwardly at their upper portions and have a foam insert at the bottom for forming a spongy seal with the painting implement. The container for the cover has a core in it over and around which the roller cover fits. The paint implement holder may be a foam insert which is sized to fit inside of a paint can, e.g. a one or a five gallon can. The foam inserts have openings for receiving one or more paint implements. Alternatively, the paint brush holder is a rectangular-shaped container having a foam insert fitted to its upper portion. The exterior of the insert is sized to fit the container. The insert has an opening for holding a paint brush collar to allow the bristles to be in the container without touching the bottom. The insert keeps the brush wet and from drying out.

Abstract: A paint container and brush holder made as a unitary mold structure having a built-in paint brush holder compartment and a stationary handle, and at least one tilted side brush holder wall with a bottom with lower paint drain holes. A lower paint reservoir with a substantially opened top may have four or three joined walls and a bottom. With three joined side reservoir walls, a triangular configuration is formed while the four side walls version forms either a rectangular or square configuration. In either embodiment paint from any stored brush in the brush holder compartment drains through lower compartment holes into the lower reservoir. Tilted walls in the brush compartment may be used to rest the brush against them or to wipe off any excess brush paint which then gores into the brush holder's drain holes. A pour spout molded into the intersecting walls of the reservoir, allows any unused paint to be put back into its original shipping paint can after work is completed.

Abstract: A mop stabilizing structure for use in a mop bucket includes a shelf having notched portion which serves to grasp a mop handle to maintain the mop in a vertical position in the mop bucket. Preferably, the notch portion is made from a thin web-like material which forms a narrow lip along the inner periphery thereof which acts to firmly secure the mop in an upright position. The mop bucket preferably includes button-like locking mechanisms which maintain the handle in a rigid, stationary and vertical position relative to the mop bucket which, during handling and transport of the mop bucket, prevents the mop bucket from tipping. The base of the bucket also preferably includes an anti-skid surface composed of rows of raised protrusions, one row of which is aligned with the free end of the shelf to maintain the mop in an upright position during handling.

Abstract: A can has a flange extending inwardly from its vertical wall and has a downwardly extending lateral wall that defines an opening, and the free lower end of said lateral wall has a first rib therearound of open tubular shape of part of a circle. A lid for fitting into and sealing the can opening has a lateral wall therearound with a second rib at its free upper end to engage the can flange, a central wall portion below the second rib to engage the flange lateral wall that defines the opening, and a recess therearound below the central portion having the shape of part of a circle corresponding to that of the can first rib. The can first rib fits into the recess in an engaging interference fit.

Abstract: A form-fit, disposable liner for a reusable plastic five gallon paint bucket. The liner is a thin, structurally rigid, single piece plastic liner formed by a suitable plastic molding process. The liner includes a cylindrically shaped side wall and a semi-circularly shaped bottom wall that conform to the side wall and bottom wall of the paint bucket. An integral roller landing extends down from a semi-circular shaped top wall at an angle thereto, into a vertically extending planar side wall. The roller landing includes a series of integrally molded ridges that allow a coating product stored in the liner to be loaded into a paint roller. A domed lid is provided that engages with a rim of the liner in a snap-fit engagement to allow the paint product in the liner to be sealed.

Abstract: An insert is positioned in the upper end of a pail, which pail contains a liquid. The insert blocks entry of a child's head into the pail. The insert is screwed into the upper end of the pail. Mating locking detents are provided on the pail and on the insert so that the insert, once screwed into the pail, cannot be thereafter unscrewed from the pail. The insert allows ready withdrawal of the liquid from the pail. A child in the vicinity of a pail equipped with the aforesaid insert is protected from drowning in a liquid contained in the pail because insert prevents a child from accidentally, or intentionally, inserting his or her head into the pail.