Abstract: A paint brush holder has a hinged tray with a plurality of apertures disposed within a base capable of being vertically supported within an interior of a can of paint. The tray is both braced and secured into position by a pair of support arms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a kitchen device, namely a cooking vessel to be used with a cooking utensil. The cooking vessel is adapted to hold the utensil by the stem in order to suspend the cooking implement of the utensil above the container of the cooking vessel. More particularly, the cooking vessel comprises a container having a bottom surface, and a handle extending from the container. The handle has an opening for receiving the stem of the utensil, the opening having a predetermined shape for cooperating with the stem to temporarily hold the stem so that the cooking implement of the utensil hangs above the bottom surface of the container. There is also provided a cooking assembly comprising the cooking vessel and the utensil. There is also provided a handle to be joined to a cooking vessel, as well as a utensil to be used with the cooking vessel.

Abstract: The bucket-mounted concrete tool-cleaning device includes a pair of snap-on cleaner heads that attach onto a cleaner head base. The cleaner head base attaches onto an inner, surface of a 5-gallon bucket and includes a plurality of adjustment slots located on an outer surface of the cleaner head base. The cleaner head base further includes a screw that tightens in order to secure the cleaner base onto the side of the 5-gallon bucket. The adjustment slots are for use in attaching one of the snap-on cleaner heads at varying heights within the 5-gallon bucket in order to adjust for varying water levels within said bucket. The snap-on cleaner heads feature a plurality of bristles that adorn an inner channel, which scrub a tool or float clean of concrete after use. The cleaner head base attaches at an angle to an interior surface of the 5-gallon bucket.

Abstract: A paint bucket has a preferably removable divider, the divider having a magnet positioned such that at least two paint brushes can be held by it, at least one on each side of the divider. Preferably, at least a portion of the divider is a grid for wiping excess paint off a brush in use. A paint tray has spaced-apart male and female connections, such that when one said liner is inverted over another liner, the liners mate with each other via the male and female connection means, the respective connection means of one liner mating with the opposite connection means of the other liner.

Abstract: A tray for paint or other coatings may be disposed on a horizontal surface and also may be suspended vertically, for example from the belt or waistband of a user. The tray is especially adapted to be used in a vertical orientation with a roller-type coating applicator, and comprises a front wall, back wall, oppositely disposed side walls and a bottom wall cooperating to define a coating receptacle, with the front wall, back wall, and side walls each having a top edge cooperating to define an open top of the coating receptacle. The tray is adapted to be suspended by a bracket at the side of a user, for example by the belt and/or waistband of the user.

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 paint and brush holder comprises a primary compartment with an open top end and a closed bottom end wherein the top end and the bottom end are connected by substantially parallel walls such that the primary compartment is substantially cylindrically shaped, and a secondary compartment coupled to the primary compartment for holding a brush. In use, the paint and brush holder apparatus allows a user to transfer paint from a primary compartment to a surface or structure with a brush and store the brush in a secondary compartment while the brush is not being used.

Abstract: A package (10) includes a one-piece molded plastic container having a base (14), an outer wall (16), and at least one dividing wall extending across the outer wall to divide the container into at least first and second chambers that are separated from each other by the dividing wall. The container has an open end remote from the base, and a molded plastic lid (12) is provided for receipt over the open end of the container in sealing engagement with the outer wall and the dividing wall. The lid is constructed to seal the chambers from each other and from ambient surrounding the package. In at least one of the chambers, the dividing wall preferably has ribs for engagement by a coating application roller.

Abstract: A floatable holder for supporting a plurality of brushes having ferrules in a solvent-containing vessel. The inventive holder includes a buoyant block with front and back surfaces and a top surface therebetween. A series of spaced channels each extends through the block from the front surface to the back surface and has access into the channel through the top surface. The channels are dimensioned to loosely receive the ferrules to allow at least partial submergence of brush bristles with the bristles free of non-fluid contact.

Abstract: The anti-splash, anti-spill paint containers cover comprising: brush rest lid cover use on standard pain cans, having open mouth funnel shape lid cover, to prevent splash or spill paint when container is moving. The angle elbow wall at the bottom end of the funnel for the brush rest.

Abstract: A medical system 10 may include a fluid basin 100, a medical skin applicator, an aspirator instrument, gauze pads 400, sponges 500 and medicinal container 600. Each may be stored within the fluid basin 100 during transport of the medical system 10.

Abstract: The present invention generally is an ergonomic container comprising a cover, an applicator and a receptacle. At least one of the cover or receptacle comprising a housing, wherein the housing is formed by the presence of a cavity and aperture that retain the applicator so as to make a gripping portion of the applicator visible when disposed in the housing.

Abstract: A hand-held vessel has a bottom wall, a sidewall and a supportive strap attached to the bottom wall and the sidewall. The bottom wall and sidewall have an inner and outer surface. The sidewall extends from the bottom wall, whereby the inner surfaces of the bottom wall and sidewall define a cavity for holding fluids or loose materials therein. The strap has a first end and a second end, whereby the first end is fixedly attached to the sidewall and the second end is selectively secured to the bottom wall. The strap is adaptable to accept a user's hand disposed between the strap and the outer surface of the sidewall. The strap urges the hand against the outer surface of the sidewall to secure the vessel to the hand and stabilize the vessel with respect to movement relative to the hand.

Abstract: A holder can alternately hold an edger and a paintbrush, and comprises a main body having a support portion defining a generally planar support surface, and an attachment mechanism for removably securing the holder to a paint tray. When the holder is secured to the paint tray, the support surface is at an outwardly and upwardly extending angle to the paint tray, and extends inwardly past the side wall of the paint tray. A pair of opposed side walls run along sides of the support surface to confine liquid paint thereto so that the paint will run into the paint tray under gravity. One or more retention members retain the edger on the support surface when the edger is placed on the support surface, and the support surface has a magnet for retaining a paintbrush on the support surface when the paintbrush is placed on the support surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding paint brushes on buckets includes a T-shaped member, hooks, and a clip. The hooks are located upon an upper region of the T-shaped member and are spaced substantially equidistant from each other on opposite sides of the upper region of said T-shaped member, the clip being located upon opposite side of T-shaped member from the hooks.

Abstract: An integral paint brush holder (10) having a base (22) and a post (24). The post (24) has a lower end (26), an intermediate portion (28) and an upper end (30). The lower end (26) is connected to the base (22). The intermediate portion (28) extends upwardly from the lower end (26) while the upper end (30) is supported above the intermediate portion (28). In addition, the paint brush holder (10) has at least one generally horizontal support (40) extending from the upper end (30) of the post (24) and having an associated distal end (46). Furthermore, the paint brush holder (10) has a hook (50) on the intermediate portion (28) of the post (24). The hook (50) is vertically between the base (22) and the support (40), and the hook (50) has a downwardly opening shape.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a paint brush and preventing a discharge of harmful and flammable vapors into the environment. In a first embodiment, a housing has an open top portion, vertical front, side and rear walls, and a bottom wall. The vertical front, side and rear walls have upper edge portions in a common horizontal plane for providing a seat for a seal. The open upper portion of the housing is sealed by a cover that mates with an upper surface of the soft cellular seal. The cover and resilient cellular seal cover have aligned apertures for receiving in a pass through sealing relationship a handle of a paint brush. In a second embodiment, a cylindrical housing has an open top portion which is sealed by threadably engaging a cover with a resilient cellular seal therebetween. The cover and resilient cellular seal cover have aligned apertures for receiving in a pass through sealing relationship a handle of a paint brush.

Abstract: The paint brush holder includes a body removably attachable to a paint container. A gripping element is supported on the body so as to be positioned over the open top of the container. The gripping element releasably grips the handle portion of the paint brush along the length thereof, so that the position of the paint brush is vertically adjustable.

Abstract: The invention in one aspect relates to a decorating system which includes at least a decorating medium receptacle for use in an upright position with a roller-type applicator, in which the receptacle has a container which receives decorating medium, and a removable or integral rolling platform positioned within the receptacle and. forming a roller-type applicator support means. The system may also comprise a decorating medium storage vessel and/or a decorating implement holder. The invention provides an easy to use decorating system when painting, wallpapering and/or performing other decorating tasks.

Abstract: A cup part with a top open for containing a dye therein is included, and comb teeth are provided side by side at an upper end surface of the cup part or an inner surface of the cup part. By utilizing the comb teeth, operations of scraping an unnecessary dye off a brush or the like and settling the shape of the brush portion or the like can be facilitated, and hair, dust and the like attaching to the brush or the like can be removed without contaminating hands.

Abstract: The present invention provides a paint container accessory, which container accessory enables the user to simultaneously protect the annular groove or rim of a conventional paint container as well as the paint brush or implement used in connection therewith. The container accessory comprises a uniquely configured protective rim cover in combination with a painting implement receptacle. The rim cover retains the painting implement receptacle in adjacency to the paint container. The paint brush receptacle used in combination with the uniquely configured rim cover is formed from a material impervious to air and may be enclosed so that when painting implements are placed into the painting implement receptacle, the evaporative processes associated with drying paint process may be slowed. The rim cover is outfitted with structure to prevent horizontal or vertical shift when the rim cover is installed on the rim of a paint container.

Abstract: A paint storage apparatus comprising a cap, a container divided into a plurality of chambers, and a lid having a plurality of orifices is disclosed. The apparatus is preferably substantially cylindrical and is uniformly formed from a homogenous material. When the lid is fixed on the container, the orifices are aligned over the chambers, with one of the plurality of orifices over each of the plurality of chambers. Further, when the lid and the container are mated, the plurality of chambers in the container are sealed such that paint cannot be interchanged between the chambers. The cap is configured to detachably couple to the lid and prevent spillage and spoilage of paint stored within the container. In addition, the cap and the lid preferably each further comprise tabs configured to facilitate removal of the lid from the container and to facilitate removal of the cap from the lid.

Abstract: A painter's belt-mounted paint and brush holder especially adapted for stability relative to the painter. It includes an open topped bucket with a rim that drains into the bucket cavity, and a stabilizer integral with the wall of the bucket that rises above the bucket with a substantial area that is drawn against the body of the painter.

Abstract: A bail holder for a container, such as a paint can, includes a planar body having an upper portion engaging the bail and a lower portion engaging the upper rim of the can. The upper portion includes a hole and a slot connecting the hole to an edge of the body, thus allowing the bail to be placed in the hole for retention therein. The lower portion of the body includes a notch for engagement with the inner lip of the can, a tab on one side of the notch that engages a channel on the upper side of the rim, and a leg on the other side of the notch extending to the underside of the rim to engage the ridge formed by the bottom of the channel. A hook extending from edge of the body is provided for hanging a paint brush over the can interior.

Abstract: A bucket has an upper opening and an interior cavity, a floor having a rear portion and a front portion within the body, and a handle extending upwardly from a first side the body. The handle has a gripping member and a pair of side portions that define a receiver opening, and the handle does not materially extend over the receiver opening. The body is eccentrically weighted by a weight member attached to the first side of the body so that the bucket is balanced when suspended by the handle.

Abstract: A container for nail care articles comprising: the lower container portion that includes a door and a rotating shelf unit mounted inside the lower container portion for rotating therein, the rotating shelf unit including at least one shelf, the at least one shelf being disposed within the lower container portion to support a plurality of articles including nail polish bottles; wherein by manually opening the door a user is enabled to manually rotate the rotating shelf unit thereby permitting easy access to the plurality of nail polish bottles from the rotating shelf unit.

Abstract: A can apron comprising an indented groove cover including an outer flange and a inner flange connected by a lateral surface, the indented groove cover constructed of flexible material providing for the snap-on fitting of the can apron, a magnet, a magnet cover piece, and means for attaching the magnet cover piece to the indented groove cover.

Abstract: A storage system for paint roller sleeves defining a core cavity. The storage system comprises a bucket member, a lid member, and a roller projection. The bucket member defines a bucket chamber and an upper edge, and paint is arranged within the bucket chamber. The lid member defines an edge wall adapted to engage the upper edge of the bucket member. The roller projection extends into the bucket chamber to support the paint roller sleeve within the bucket chamber. The roller projection defines at least one roller surface sized and dimensioned to engage the core cavity of the paint roller sleeve. The lid member seals the bucket chamber and thereby inhibits drying of the paint stored within the bucket chamber, including any paint on the roller sleeve suspended therein by the roller projection.

Abstract: A sanitary holder comprising a base panel, at least one aperture formed in the base panel, a sanitary band joined to the base panel and extending around the periphery of the aperture, and another sanitary band joined to the base panel and extending around the periphery thereof.

Abstract: This invention comprises a uniquely shaped small paint tray for edger trimmers and pad painters in general with walls extending upwardly from a base and an inclined distribution portion or ramp extending upwardly from the middle of the base and terminating in an upper ledge at a spaced interval from a rear wall. The distribution ramp includes a plurality of spaced raised chevron shaped ridges that distribute the paint on the edger pad. The ramp terminates at a vertical ledge spaced from the rear wall to wipe paint from the pad, which returns into the tray rather than fouling the end wall. A spout is formed in the rear wall between raised portions of the side and rear walls to save and pour paint that accumulates on the base. Side walls join the forward and rear walls. A cover is provided with channels, which fit over and engage mating channels in the base and include flanges having projecting elements, which engage recesses in the cover in a secure fit.

Abstract: A paint brush wiper and holder for a paint can which is removably mountable thereon whether the can is open or closed. The brush wiper and holder includes a short, cylindrical sidewall for partially capping the paint can and a lip which extends inwardly and generally perpendicularly to the sidewall. A promontory-like protrusion on the lip extends inwardly from the remainder of the lip and slopes downwardly therefrom, so that paint collected on the protrusion can drain into an open paint can. The leading edge of the promontory-like protrusion is both sharpened and generally convex in shape, so that it can serve as an efficient brush wipe. As the bristles of a brush are pressed against this leading edge, they spread open, fan-like, releasing excess paint. Affixed to the lip near the mid-section of the promontory-like protrusion and projecting generally upwardly of the sidewall is a pair of bowed plastic arms which exhibit leaf spring action or similar releasable fasteners.

Abstract: A paint and paintbrush carrier comprising a container having a hollow interior for the storage therein of wet paint, a hollow handle communicating with the hollow interior for pouring wet paint therethrough, a first opening for accessing the wet paint, and a second opening sized and shaped for the removable attachment of a paintbrush therein, the first opening and the second opening both communicating with the hollow interior, the first and second opening further communicating with one another.

Abstract: The spill-proof coloring container is an invention that because of its unique geometry and design, will when oriented in any position prevent spillage of liquid contents when filled to predetermined amount. Because of the use of vacuum formed sheet in the construction of the container, the container pieces are compactly stackable and are of substantially low manufacturing cost. The container is principally intended for use by young children to facilitate painting pictures and dying objects such as Easter eggs without the mess otherwise associated with painting and dying. The invention is also intended to help avoid the mess associated with pouring paint or paint powder concentrates otherwise encountered when preparing a cup of paint for general purpose painting.

Abstract: A paint apparatus is disclosed having a plurality of trays for use with a paint roller. A paint reservoir within each tray retains the paint. A grid portion is integrally formed in a lower surface of the paint apparatus, and has a plurality of channels and/or projections. The channels are curved, thereby providing increased surface area for the paint roller. The paint apparatus is also included in a kit containing paint application devices, practice paper, and instructional materials. The paint apparatus is further provided with a metering system which includes a plurality of grids and a mesh structure. The stackable grids are placed within the paint reservoir and permit the paint to wick up to a top surface of the stackable grids. During use of the apparatus, a user fills the paint reservoir with paint to a point below the top surface of the stackable grids. The user the rolls the rolling device over the grids, thereby loading the nap portion with paint.

Abstract: A low-cost, stackable, ergonomic paint container includes a main reservoir for paint and an integral brush caddy. Structural provisions help prevent the waste of paint; prevent spillage of paint around the rim of the paint container; Inhibit contamination of the brush handle by dripping paint; and allow for ease of handling with one hand.

Abstract: A selectively divisible liquid container includes a primary receptacle and a divider that is selectively sealably received within the primary receptacle such that the primary receptacle is divided into at least two liquid-tight subsidiary receptacles.

Abstract: A paint tray which may be held by a painter while he/she is painting is disclosed. The paint tray includes a reservoir formed by a front wall, a right wall, a left wall, a back wall, and a bottom wall. The front wall extends upwardly at a slight angle in order to form a ramp. The ramp may be used to remove excess paint from a painting tool. A handle is attached to a portion of the right wall, left wall, and back wall which extend upwardly. A hook is secured to the handle which may be held by the painter as he/she paints. Alternatively, the tray may be suspended to a structure via the hook. A tab with a notch formed therein extends generally perpendicularly from the back wall and hangs above the bottom wall. The tab is used to hold a painting tool.

Abstract: A paint apparatus kit is disclosed having a painting application device that includes a paint roller and a paint apparatus. The paint apparatus includes a plurality of walls and a lower surface contiguous with the walls forming an open box. Also included is at least one divider disposed within the walls forming a plurality of individual trays. Further, the paint apparatus includes a paint unloading section integrally formed with the lower surface, the paint unloading section including at least one channel for returning excess paint in the direction of gravity, and a paint distribution section integrally formed with the lower surface, the paint distribution section separate from the paint unloading section and including a plurality of projections extending from the lower surface for distributing paint on the painting application device. The paint apparatus kit also may contain additional paint application devices, practice paper, and instructional materials.

Abstract: The spill-proof coloring container is an invention that because of its unique geometry and design, will when oriented in any position prevent spillage of liquid contents when filled to predetermined amount. Because of the use of vacuum formed sheet in the construction of the container, the container pieces are compactly stackable and are of substantially low manufacturing cost. The container is principally intended for use by young children to facilitate painting pictures and dying objects such as Easter eggs without the mess otherwise associated with painting and dying.

Abstract: A resilient one-piece paint brush storage lid for both storing a paint brush so that it does not need to be rinsed and cleaned, and for keeping the brush from drying while at the same time covering a container of liquid such as paint so that the paint does not evaporate. The one-piece lid has a flat portion covering the container, a depending outer rim portion, and a raised tapered neck portion projecting above the flat portion, with an aperture in the raised neck portion, for slidably receiving a paintbrush handle therethrough. The brush is adjustably positionable so that the brush fibers are covered by the liquid up to the ferrule portion of the brush. The storage lid is preferably light transmissive to view the position of the paint brush in relation to the level of the liquid in the container. The raised neck portion extending above the flat portion of the storage lid maintains a sufficiently strong grip on the handle of the brush so as to suspend the weight of the brush.

Abstract: A brush and bottle combination is disclosed in which the bottle has a blind recessed area formed in its peripheral surface and a shoulder projecting outwardly into the blind recessed area. This shoulder is formed integrally with the body of the bottle and has notches provided in its supporting legs. The brush has a main body portion and depending opposed legs which are integral with and depend from side edges of the body. These legs terminate in inwardly directed ribs which are engageable with the recesses in the legs of the shoulder member so that the brush can be snapped into place on the body within the recess, or substantially within the recess, so that the outer surface of the brush body and the peripheral surface of the container are substantially flush when the brush is connected thereto.

Abstract: A paint apparatus is disclosed having a plurality of trays for use with a paint roller. A paint reservoir within each tray retains the paint. A grid portion is integrally formed in a lower surface of the paint apparatus, and has a plurality of channels and/or projections. The channels are curved, thereby providing increased surface area for the paint roller. The paint apparatus is also included in a kit containing paint application devices, practice paper, and instructional materials. The paint apparatus is further provided with a metering system which includes a plurality of grids and a mesh structure. The stackable grids are placed within the paint reservoir and permit the paint to wick up to a top surface of the stackable grids. During use of the apparatus, a user fills the paint reservoir with paint to a point below the top surface of the stackable grids. The user the rolls the rolling device over the grids, thereby loading the nap portion with paint.

Abstract: A sanitary insert comprising a base panel, multiple apertures formed in the base panel, a sanitary band extending around the periphery of each aperture and downwardly therefrom, and a locking band integrally joined to the base panel.

Abstract: An angled-cut paint brush holder that is attached to the outer portion of a paint container is disclosed. The holder comprises a brush vessel having an angle shape opening formed by a tall inside wall and three short exterior walls toward the bottom cover. The inside wall of the brush vessel has a guide to secure the brush handle, envelops over the open top rim of the paint container, so that the vessel is placed vertically along side the paint container, extending to the bottom edge of the container.

Abstract: A container lid including for holding a painting implement suspended above or in a liquid such as paint. The container lid includes a container engaging periphery for engaging the periphery of the container. A lid web extends between the container engaging periphery and an handle receiving aperture which passes through the lid web. The handle of the painting implement is gripped from above the handle receiving aperture. The handle of the painting implement is gripped between two opposed walls extending upwardly of the lid web which are held in a substantially fixed position relative to one another by sides, the opposed walls are spaced apart to an extent that they exert a clamping effect on the handle of the painting implement when inserted therebetween.

Abstract: A paint apparatus is disclosed having a plurality of trays for use with a paint roller. A paint reservoir within each tray retains the paint. A grid portion is integrally formed in a lower surface of the paint apparatus, and has a plurality of channels and/or projections. The channels are curved, thereby providing increased surface area for the paint roller. The paint apparatus is also included in a kit containing paint application devices, practice paper, and instructional materials. The paint apparatus is further provided with a metering system which includes a plurality of grids and a mesh structure. The stackable grids are placed within the paint reservoir and permit the paint to wick up to a top surface of the stackable grids. During use of the apparatus, a user fills the paint reservoir with paint to a point below the top surface of the stackable grids. The user the rolls the rolling device over the grids, thereby loading the nap portion with paint.

Abstract: A paint cup and brush holder configured in an uprightly disposed conical shape having a compartment for containing paint and an adjacent compartment for holding a brush. A doctor exists between the two compartments and at a level lower than the upper edge of the entire container for wiping the excess paint from the brush. There is a handle on the container and also a pour spout. The entire container is arranged in the conical shape so that it can be stacked in a plurality of containers.

Abstract: A combination paint brush holder and paint pourer unit for paint cans. It has a horizontally oriented annular neck portion designed to removably snap fit into the top end opening of a paint can. Connected to the top edge of the annular neck portion is a horizontally oriented upper wall portion having a pouring spout formed at its front end. It's left and right sides each have a vertical recess in their outer surface for capturing a wire bail handle of a paint can when it raised to a vertical position. A paint brush wiper portion is connected to the top edge of the annular neck portion adjacent the rear end of the upper wall portion. An auxiliary handle is detachably secured to the metal wire bail handle of a paint can. The auxiliary handle has a strip of hook or loop fastening material secured to its front or rear surface that matably receives a strip of hook or loop material that would be attached to the handle of a paint brush.

Abstract: A painter's aid for sealably holding paint and for holding a paint brush having a brush portion and a handle portion. The painter's aid has a base, a wall extending upwardly from the base, the wall comprising a front interior portion, a rear interior portion and a pair of opposing side wall portions tapering outwardly from the base and connecting the front interior portion and the rear interior portion, a lid engaging rim opposite the base and integral with the wall, a platform for supporting the brush portion of the paint brush, the platform being generally parallel to the base and extending outwardly from the lid engaging rim and a raised lip for supporting the handle portion of the paint brush, the lip being integral with the lid engaging rim and integral with and substantially upright to said platform, the lip having an opening therethrough adjacent the lid engaging rim and opposite said platform, and preferably includes a stepped wiping surface.

Abstract: A multi-compartment receptacle for liquids includes a main compartment and an integral cup compartment. Structural provisions allow for the convenient transfer of relatively small quantities of liquid from the main compartment to the cup compartment. The cup compartment is suitable for holding a paint brush as well as a relatively small volume of liquid. The receptacle, including the integral cup, can be inexpensively and rapidly produced by a molding process from plastic materials, such as polyethylene. Methods of making such a receptacle are also disclosed, together with methods for transferring liquids between the main compartment and the cup compartment.