Abstract: A paint can rim cover attaches to a grooved annular rim of a paint can. The rim cover is an annular cover with concentric inner and outer cylindrical walls and an intermediate cylindrical plug extending from the bottom surface of the annular cover. An inner fin extends outwardly from the bottom of the inner cylindrical wall and an outer fin extends inwardly from the bottom of the outer cylindrical wall. When attached, the plug substantially fills the groove and the fins engage inner and outer edges of the rim.

Abstract: A bowl and spatula assembly provides an integrated spatula to scrape a mixture efficiently from a mixing bowl. The assembly includes a bowl having a bottom and a perimeter wall extending upwardly from the bottom. An arcuate spatula has opposite ends pivotally coupled to the bowl. The spatula also has an outer perimeter edge abutting an inner surface of the bowl whereby the spatula is configured for scraping a substance out of the bowl when the spatula is pivoted.

Abstract: A paint sprayer is configured for use with a paint container. The sprayer includes a housing having an air inlet and a nozzle located on the housing. Movable grip members are supported on the housing. The grip members are located in a circular array with an inner diameter that is greater than the outer diameter of the paint container. A ring extends circumferentially about the circular array of grip members, and is supported on the housing for rotation relative to the housing. When the ring rotates relative to the housing, it moves the grip members to a condition in which the inner diameter of the circular array is not greater than the outer diameter of the paint container.

Abstract: A bracket system and method to retrofit a subsurface water meter enclosure with a mount so as to provide secure positioning means suitable for components related to a water meter such as water-usage monitoring equipment. The system is only removable from the water meter enclosure via disassembling the water meter enclosure.

Abstract: A grid paint scooping device which is an article of manufacture comprising; a vertical elongated substantially flat grid which is partially immersed into a paint container with a handle at the top of said flat grid and attached at the bottom of the flat grid is an outwardly extending horizontal scooping reservoir which is substantially parallel to the bottom of said paint container during paint scooping events, wherein said grid paint scooping device uses said scooping reservoir for lifting a sufficient amount of paint out of the paint container for the purpose of saturating a roller cover with said paint in the reservoir and removing the excessive paint from the roller cover by use of said flat grid to allow the right amount of the paint to be evenly distributed on the surface of the roller cover before painting objects with the roller cover.

Abstract: A cylindrical molded plastic container is adapted to receive a snap-on snap-ring which acts as a transition structure between the container sidewall and a suitably configured closure. The snap-ring does not require sonic or friction welding and thus reduces manufacturing costs in the production of the container. The container may be used to ship and store paint or other ingredients.

Abstract: An inventive pouring spout that is selectively attachable to a container and fitted to the opening of the container with which it is used. In a preferred embodiment, the pouring spout is fitted to the dimensions of a one-quart container and includes a wall, a sealing member, a mouth and a handle. The handle is connected to the wall with a hinge that enables the handle to pivot away from the container to allow the sealing member to be appropriately positioned while the container rests flat on a surface. After the sealing member is in place, the handle is then pivoted back in position to securely hold the container. The handle includes a plurality of upwardly extending projections adapted to securely engage the bottom rim of the container. Furthermore, thermoplastic material is applied at the handle area forming a handle cover that is comfortable and easy to grip.

Abstract: An attachment for a paint can having a lid with an annular protrusion fitting in sealing relation with a corresponding annular groove in a top surface of the can body includes an annular base having an annular protrusion adapted and constructed to fit into the annular groove of the can body. A generally planar roller strainer is connected to the base and extends angularly into the can when the base is mounted on the can. A generally planar scraper/handle element extends from the base at a location spaced apart from the roller strainer.

Abstract: A paint accessory for use with a paint container has an open end with a cylindrical rim at the open end. A cover piece comprises an annular ring having a downwardly opening channel for receiving the cylindrical rim. A pour spout extends upwardly from the annular ring. A scraper blade extends inwardly from the annular ring opposite the pour spout. A pair of aligned brackets extend inwardly from the annular ring on opposite sides thereof. A grid comprises a frame having opposite sides and a mesh structure therebetween. The frame has slots on the opposite sides for removably receiving the aligned brackets to mount the grid in the container incident to the cover piece being received on the cylindrical rim, in use.

Abstract: A flexible, resilient molded elastomer pour spout device attachable to the rim of a bowl, can, pot, pan or other vessel, eliminates drips and spills by directing poured liquid over a protruding spout rather than over the vessel rim. A second version provides an integral strainer separating the poured liquid from solids to be kept in the vessel and not poured out.

Abstract: An inventive pouring spout for containers of liquid, having a removable lid and a strip with magnets located thereon. The spout is selectively attachable and is fitted to the diameter of an opening of a particular container. In a preferred embodiment, the spout is fitted to the diameter of a paint can opening, where it may replace the typical lid of a paint can for the duration of its use. Essentially, the spout effectively prevents the entry of paint in the sealing groove of the paint can or on the sides of the can.

Abstract: A combination pour spout and lid assembly includes pour spout having a lower portion extending radially across the inner and outer edges of the paint can and includes a locking ridge extending downwardly and inwardly therefrom. A sealing ridge is inwardly spaced from the locking ridge and extends downwardly from the lower portion. The sealing ridge has a notch for receiving the inner edge of the paint can. The pour spout further includes an upper portion integral with the lower portion and defines an obliquely shaped lip. The upper portion further includes a flange portion integral therewith and extending radially outward therefrom. A lid is sized and shaped to cover the pour spout. The lid has substantially planar top and bottom surfaces and a sidewall portion integral therewith and extending downwardly therefrom. The sidewall portion includes a ridge portion integral therewith and extending downwardly and inwardly therefrom.

Abstract: An ashtray apparatus comprising a container, a cap member, and a handle assembly. The container includes a base and a surround member extending from the base. The base and surround member cooperate to define a cavity having an opening. The cap member is engageable with the container. The cap member and container cover at least a portion of the opening of the container. The cap member further includes a channel extending therethrough which permits communication with the cavity of the container. The handle assembly is releasably associable with at least one of the base and the cap member so that a user can selectively utilize the handle assembly.

Abstract: Provided is a pouring attachment for a paint container. The container has a peripheral side wall extending upwardly to an upper peripheral annular rim which defines a container opening. The attachment comprises an annular attachment body having an inner surface and an outer surface and a bottom edge portion sealingly engageable with the annular rim. The attachment body is funnel shaped, extending upwardly and outwardly from the bottom portion to an upper edge of the body. Releasable clip members pivotally secured to the inner surface of the attachment body can be used to releasably lock the bottom portion of the attachment body to the rim in a sealing manner, thereby allowing the liquid to be poured out via said attachment. The clip members secure the attachment to the rim with sufficient strength so as to prevent inadvertent/accidental detachment of the attachment.

Abstract: A molded resilient plastic container, such as a paint can, that includes a rim assembly to facilitate the receipt and removal of a plastic lid. The rim assembly is adhesively attached to the main body of the container and includes an annular channel that receives a portion of the lid. The annular channel is defined at its inner edge by a flexible finger having a locking tab that engages a corresponding locking notch formed on the lid to lock the lid onto the rim assembly. The container includes a specifically designed bottom having a projecting annular flange that can be received in an annular space formed along the top edge of the container between the lid and rim assembly when the lid is attached to the rim assembly. The container bottom also includes a projecting support leg that further supports the container when the containers are stacked on top of each other.

Abstract: A paint can attachment for supporting a paintbrush in a generally vertical position adapted to be removably mounted on an annular rim of a paint can having an inner circular wall with inner and outer surfaces, an annular bead at the top end thereof, and a concentric radially spaced circular rim channel. The attachment is a resilient integrally formed member having a planar generally crescent-shaped main body portion with lateral sides, an arcuate inner edge, a semicircular outer edge defined by a peripheral semicircular lip depending from an underside of the main body portion adapted to resiliently engage the outer surface of the inner wall of the rim, and a semicircular rib depending from the underside of the main body in radially inward spaced relation to the lip and terminating in an inner bead at its lower end adapted to snap over and frictionally engage the annular bead at the top of the rim inner wall.

Abstract: An ashtray apparatus comprising a container, a cap member, and a handle assembly. The container includes a base and a surround member extending from the base. The base and surround member cooperate to define a cavity having an opening. The cap member is engageable with the container. The cap member and container cover at least a portion of the opening of the container. The cap member further includes a channel extending therethrough which permits communication with the cavity of the container. The handle assembly is releasably associable with at least one of the base and the cap member so that a user can selectively utilize the handle assembly.

Abstract: A closure system for a package includes a cover that interacts with a receiving ring. The cover has a main face and a first protuberance of U-shaped cross-section that projects substantially perpendicular to a plane of the main face and extends about the perimeter of the cover. The first protuberance has at least one first lock element in the form of a projection. The receiving ring is formed on the package and has a second U-shaped protuberance that projects substantially parallel to the package axis and extends about the perimeter of the ring. The second protuberance has a second lock element in the form of a projection. The second protuberance of the ring is configured to receive the first protuberance of the cover such that the first and second lock elements engage each other and prevent removal of the cover while so engaged.

Abstract: A container, capable of construction from polymeric injection molding, comprising a plug and ring closure, the plug having first and second locking arms for extending into the ring, each locking arm having a locking tab located adjacent to a distal end for selectively securing the plug within the ring when the locking tabs reside within an undercut of the ring.

Abstract: A paint can rim seal and groove protector that is simple and inexpensive in its manufacture and construction and easily allows the pouring of paint or other liquid from a can. A seal for a can rim includes a deformable rim seal having a width defined by an interior diameter smaller than the can rim and an exterior diameter larger than the can rim. A pressure sensitive releasable adhesive coating is provided on one surface of the deformable rim seal. In operation, the rim seal is aligned with the can rim with the adhesive coated side down. The rim seal is then removably placed on the rim. Interior and exterior edges of the rim seal are manually bent down to adhesively seal against the interior and exterior sidewalls of the can.

Abstract: A paint can rim seal and groove protector that is simple and inexpensive in its manufacture and construction and easily allows the pouring of paint or other liquid from a can. A seal for a can rim includes a deformable rim seal having a width defined by an interior diameter smaller than the can rim and an exterior diameter larger than the can rim. A pressure sensitive releasable adhesive coating is provided on one surface of the deformable rim seal. In operation, the rim seal is aligned with the can rim with the adhesive coated side down. The rim seal is then removably placed on the rim. Interior and exterior edges of the rim seal are manually bent down to adhesively seal against the interior and exterior sidewalls of the can.

Abstract: A paint can system including a paint can, a lid and a sealing ring having a sealing ridge that is insertable into the lid ridge receiving channel of the rim assembly of the paint can. The sealing ring includes a brush wiping flange that has an outer flange edge that defines an opening through which the paint brush can be loaded with paint when the sealing flange is installed. The sealing ring is adapted such that the lid of the paint can is seatable, in an upside down orientation, onto the sealing ring to cover the opening through the sealing ring to seal the paint can.

Abstract: The cover of the present invention includes a base member and a lid which can be fastened to a container such as a paint can to provide an air-tight and fluid-tight arrangement. The base snaps on to a top of a container and includes a central portion, one-half of which is open and the other half of which is closed to provide a shelf. A lid is pivotally attached to the base and includes a spout which is disposed above the opening in the base when the base and the lid are interconnected but arranged so that the lid can be pivoted away from and above the base. The lid also includes a vent which permits the contents of the container to be poured through the opening in the base and the spout in the lid when the lid and the base are tightly interconnected.

Abstract: A combination structure of a container and a base covering wherein the container is a metal container susceptible to rust and is provided with a flexible cup-shaped and completely imperforate covering on the lower portion thereof which covering includes a lower portion extending across the base of the container wall and upwardly into the recess provided therein so as to avoid interference with the normal upright positioning of the container and covering combination yet still provide for a scratch proof and rust preventing covering therefore.

Abstract: The invention relates to an attachment piece designed to fit onto the top of conventional paint cans in order to provide a seal to stop paint from dripping onto the rim of the can, to provide two scrapers so that the excess paint on the brush can be scraped off and returned to the can, this scraping action also sharpens the paint brush edge allowing for more precise application of the paint, the device also provides a convenient rest for the paint brush. The attachment piece comprises of a round plastic lid with the center cut out to create the scrapers and rests. The outer edge of the lid has a lip encompassing it's entire circumference. The purpose of the lip is to secure the attachment to the paint can. In addition, there is a wedge shaped seal running the full circumference of the device that, when attached to the can, will fit into the grove of the paint can and act as a further seal to prevent paint from entering the rim of the paint can.

Abstract: A substitute lid for use in association with a container, such as paint cans and the like, when the contents of the can are being poured or dipped by a brush therefrom. The lid is of a flat design and includes a peripheral flange having an inner surface for closely engaging one end of the can so that the lid can be removably attached to one end of the can such as when the can is sold for later removal of the contents by the user. A ridge or tabs can be provided around the periphery and project from a side of a flat body portion of the lid opposite to the flange so as to provide a nesting effect between cans piled in a stack. Adjacent the flange a groove sealing portion of the lid may be provided so as to seal the upwardly open groove commonly present in such cans for maintaining the usual can lid in a closed sealed condition.

Abstract: A paint can groove cover. The paint can groove cover comprises a generally annular ring having a top portion and a side portion. The upper surface of the top portion of the annular ring is sloped downwardly in the first and simplest embodiment. In the first embodiment of the paint can groove cover a generally flat lower surface of the top portion allows the cover to be stored on top of a resealed paint can. In the first embodiment there is a gap between the lower surface of the groove cover and the upper surface of the top groove portion of a paint can. The second embodiment slopes the lower surface of the top portion of the groove cover to eliminate this gap. A third embodiment has the generally flat lower surface of the top portion and provides a presser integral with the lower surface of the top portion for pressing a gasket into the full length of the annular path of the paint can groove.

Abstract: A device for facilitating ease of dispensing of paint from a container utilizing a brush. The inventive device includes a rim engaging assembly for coupling to an upper rim of a paint can. A fluid guide assembly extends across a portion of the rim engaging assembly for guiding fluid from a brush scraped against the fluid guide back into the can, and can also be utilized for facilitating pouring of paint from the can in a directed stream over the rim of the can.

Abstract: A safety ring for a pail to prevent access to the contents of the pail by a small child. The ring is adapted to fit within and interlock with a pail. Preferably the safety ring is assembled with the lid for the pail, but is separable from the lid once the lid has been attached to the pail, whereupon the ring will remain in the pail when the lid is removed to expose the contents of the pail.

Abstract: A new and improved pouring attachment for a paint can comprising an arcuate section having an interior surface, an exterior surface, a bottom edge, a top edge, a first side and a second side. The surface of the section is sloped inwardly from the top edge to the bottom edge. A first planar sidewall has an interior surface, an exterior surface,a bottom edge, a top edge, a first side and a second side, the first side of the first planar sidewall being integral with the first side of the arcuate section. An arcuate pouring section has an interior surface, an exterior surface, a bottom edge, a top edge, a first side and a second side. The surface of the section is sloped inwardly from the top edge to the bottom edge. The first side of the pouring arcuate section is integral with the second side of the first planar sidewall. A second planar sidewall has an interior surface, an exterior surface, a bottom edge, a top edge, a first side and a second side.

Abstract: A paint brush receptacle engageable with the peripheral edge of an open paint can comprising a bottom wall, front, back, and a pair of side walls upstanding from said bottom wall and terminating at an open end for receiving paint brushes therein; the bottom wall having an extension projecting exteriorly outwardly therefrom; a leg depending from said extension and spaced from said back wall for insertion into said paint can and releasably engageable with said peripheral edge of said open paint can; a scraper extending outwardly from said extension for scraping paint off said paint brush into said open paint can.

Abstract: An apparatus for covering the lower rim of a metal can, where the rim has an outer face and an inner face and a bottom edge, includes a channel member having first and second side wall portions and a bottom wall portion connecting the first and second side wall portions, for fitting over the lower rim, such that the first side wall portion substantially covers the outer face, and the second side wall portion substantially covers the inner face, and the bottom wall portion substantially covers the bottom edge. The first side wall portion preferably has an inner first side wall surface, additionally including a lip portion extending from the inner first side wall surface toward the second side wall portion, for resiliently snapping over the rim and contracting above the rim to help hold the channel member securely on the can. Where the can has a can wall, the first side wall portion of the channel member optionally extends upward along the can wall above the rim for providing a surface for displaying a message.

Abstract: Attachment for a paint can substantially eliminates accumulation of paint within the groove encircling the rim of the paint can. A rigid plate having planar top and bottom surfaces includes a central opening. A first set of spiked pegs are mounted to and extend normal from the bottom surface of the plate. The pegs are equally, annularly spaced such that they may be aligned within the groove of the can. The plate may then be forced down upon the can whereupon the pegs pierce the bottom of the groove to form holes therein. The plate thus lies in tight, covering relation over the rim of the can preventing paint from entering the groove. When the plate is removed from the can, the holes formed in the groove allow paint which thereafter collects in the groove to pass therethrough and back into the can. A second set of pegs are provided to alternately accomodate a different size paint can.

Abstract: An anti-slip plastic glass is disclosed including a plastic glass with a groove in its base, a ring base disposed within the groove and including a plurality of circumferential slots, and an anti-slip band between the groove and the ring base, and including a plurality of flanges and notches. In this manner contact between the anti-slip band and a table or other surface is maintained to prevent the glass from slipping and thus prevent damage to the table or other surface thereby.

Abstract: A freight container includes a tank 10 mounted in an inclined manner between a pair of end frames 12 by means of connecting structures 11 each of which contains an end ring 20 and further connecting elements 21; 30. The end rings 20 are eccentrically secured to spherically curved end bottom portions 25 of the tank 10 in such a manner that at one tank end the respective ring is offset upwardly and at the other end offset downwardly. The further connecting elements 21; 30 connect the end ring 20 to the respective end frame 12. Due to the combination of the spherically curved bottom end portions 25 of the tank 10 with the circular end rings 20, the freight container may be readily assembled with any desired tank inclination.

Abstract: A supporting and transporting apparatus for a gas cylinder comprises a base, supporting and clamping structure to removably secure a gas cylinder to the apparatus, and a jacket associated with the supporting and clamping structure and with the cylinder so as to provide a convenient means for storing accessories and tools to be used with the cylinder.

Abstract: A tank container comprising a framework (1-4) and a tank (7) disposed therein.The tank (7) is secured in the framework (1-4) by means of members (8, 11) transmitting tensile forces in the axial and radial directions of the tank wall so that no bending moment is exerted on the tank wall. These members are preferably radial suspension plates (8) between the ends of the tank and the corners of the end frames and axial fastening plates (11) between the cylindrical portion of the tank and the corners of the end frames.

Abstract: A collapsible frame for supporting a container is manufactured from two loops formed from a single length of wire which are intertwined to form a handle and sprung to form base members which are yieldably urged apart. An inwardly narrowed neck portion is formed intermediate the handle and the base members to provide points of support for the container. A containment loop encompasses the neck portion of the frame and inwardly urges the points of support against the container as it is pushed into position within the containment loop. The base members are capable of being pressed into a planar assembly when the container is removed to allow a plurality of similarly constructed frames to be compactly stacked.