Patents by Inventor John E. Gorrell

John E. Gorrell 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: 3948413
    Abstract: An attachment for a paint can for supporting a paint brush when not in use and for wiping excess paint from the paint brush. The attachment is formed of a main sheet material member which is folded upon itself to form a first leg and a second leg with both legs extending substantially in the same general direction. The first leg extends within the access opening of the paint can and has attached thereto an upturned member which protrudes back through the access opening and terminates exteriorly of the paint can. The second leg is in contact with the exterior surface of the paint can. Securing means are provided between the first leg and the second leg to securely position the attachment upon the paint can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1976
    Inventors: John E. Gorrell, Fred Lichtgarn