Patents by Inventor Walter G. Shostak

Walter G. Shostak 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).

  • Portable paint shield, attachable to paint can
    Patent number: 5759275
    Abstract: A portable paint shield that is attached to a paint can (60), having a unitary planar board (30) with a hole (40) in the center. The hole (40) is approximately the size of the circumference of the paint can (60). The unitary planar board (30) has a plurality of teeth-like protrusions (50) into the hole (40) to frictionally hold the board to the paint can (60). The device can be constructed from cardboard, corrugated paperboard and the like. The unitary planar board (30), when attached to a paint can (60) is conveniently placed and carried by the paint can (60). Thus providing a portable area of protection from paint drips, splatter, and access to the paint, in one motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Inventor: Walter G. Shostak