Receptacles – Closures – Having means for securing or retaining closure in its closed...
Patent
1997-03-17
1999-09-07
Cronin, Stephen K.
Receptacles
Closures
Having means for securing or retaining closure in its closed...
220254, 2203671, 220756, 220763, 220774, 220797, B65D 4500
Patent
active
059473193
ABSTRACT:
The use of structure to engage the wire handle of a paint can to generate downward pressure between a paint can lid and the paint can. Seating in three positions are disclosed. These positions being within the seating channel of the paint can, in the opening of the paint can radially extending around the perimeter of the opening of the paint can and radially extending around the outer perimeter of the paint can top. Plural positions, having differing elevational placements, on the handle engagement member are explained. Alignment means are provided to ensured proper positioning during attachment to the paint can. One mode provides for temporary usage as a pouring lid during a painting procedure. A second mode provides for continuous usage, during the life of the paint, by ensuring complete sealing against air passage. Reusability of the paint can lid is provided by composition and construction. A design is disclosed capable of one piece forming during a molding process having pour cap and vent cap incorporated thereon along with retention means thereof.
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Cronin Stephen K.
Hylton Robin
Zybert Mark
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