Patents by Inventor Alan D. Combs

Alan D. Combs 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).

  • Paint can holder for use with ladder having tubular rungs
    Patent number: 6260663
    Abstract: A bucket portion is connected to a handle portion in a unitary molded apparatus. The bucket portion holds a one-gallon (4 liter) paint can and includes a bottom well that includes a central circular recessed well portion to accept and retain a 1 quart (1 liter) paint can. Reinforcing ribs connect the small can well to the perimeter of the bottom wall. The upstanding side wall is tapered to be larger at the top than at the bottom. The arm is attached to the bucket with an enlarged reinforcing flared portion, which has a lower lip on the interior of the bucket portion, allowing a recessed rib portion of one unit to nest neatly within an adjacent unit for storage or shipping. The arm portion is inserted into the hollow rung of a ladder and retains the paint can in a convenient working position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Inventor: Alan D. Combs