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Title: Paint brush holding attachment for paint cans
Claims: What is claimed is: 1. In combination with a paint can, said paint can having an access opening, an overhanging annular lip attached to said can and extending into said access opening, an enlarged annular bead formed upon the circumference of said lip, an attachment to connect with said can for supporting and wiping excess paint from the paint brush, said attachment comprising: a main sheet material member having a first leg integrally connected to a second leg, said first leg being located directly adjacent said second leg, said first leg extending through said access opening and into said can; first means connecting said first leg to said lip; said second leg being in contact with said bead and positioned directly adjacent the exterior of said can, securing means connected to said second leg forcing said second leg into tight connection with the exterior of said can; said first leg terminating in an upturned member which extends through said access opening and terminates exteriorly of said can, whereby the forming of said upturned member of a supportive surface is provided for the tip of the paint brush when it is placed against said main member and also the end of said upturned member providing a flat straight edge for wiping the brush; and said first means including a notch in each lateral edge of the first leg of the main sheet material member; the notch being located to receive the inner edge of said lip when said attachment is properly located upon said can, said first means further including a longitudinal rod, said rod resting on said first leg adjacent said upturned portion with each end of said rod being located in contact with the under surface of said lip. 2. The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein: said securing means comprises a tab member attached to each lateral edge of said second leg, whereby said tab members are to be in contact with both the under surface of said enlarged annular bead and also the exterior surface of said can. 3. The combination as defined in claim 2 wherein: the location of said second leg being such with respect to said first leg that upon installation within said can said legs are inherently biased together, whereby the bias force fixes said attachment in position upon said can. 4. The combination as defined in claim 3 wherein: a handle is attached to said second leg projecting outwardly thereof, whereby the handle may be employed to spread the first and second legs, counteracting said bias force, to remove the attachment from said can. 5. In combination with a paint can, said paint can having an access opening, an overhanging annular lip attached to said can and extending into said access opening, an enlarged annular bead formed upon the circumference of said lip, an attachment to connect with said can for supporting and wiping excess paint from the paint brush, said attachment comprising: a main sheet material member having a first leg integrally connected to a second leg, said first leg being located directly adjacent said second leg, said first leg extending through said access opening and into said can; first means connecting said first leg to said lip; said second leg being in contact with said bead and positioned directly adjacent the exterior of said can, securing means connected to said second leg forcing said second leg into tight connection with the exterior of said can; said securing means including a threaded fastener interconnecting said first leg and said second leg, nut means connected with said fastener, upon tightening of said nut upon said threaded fastener said first leg is tightly forced in contact with said lip with said second leg tightly forced in contact with said enlarged annular bead; said first leg terminating in an upturned member which extends through said access opening and terminates exteriorly of said can, whereby by the forming of said upturned member a supportive surface is provided for the tip of the paint brush when it is placed against said main member and also the end of said upturned member providing a flat straight edge for wiping the brush; and said first means including a notch in each lateral edge of the first leg of the main sheet material member, the notch being located to receive the inner edge of said lip when said attachment is properly located upon said can. 6. The combination as defined in claim 5 wherein: said second leg including a horizontal slot, said slot to receive a portion of said enlarged annular bead. 7. The combination as defined in claim 6 wherein: a handle attached to said upturned member whereby said handle may be employed to lift said can and its contents. 8. The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein: the upturned member is connected to said first leg to provide a trough area for receiving the bristle end of the paint brush, the main member being formed to position the trough area above the paint level when the attachment is properly located upon said can. 9. The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein: the relationship of the first and second legs, and the means connected thereto, being sufficient to locate the first leg in a slightly inclined outwardly extending position when the attachment is properly located upon said can and said can is resting upon a horizontal surface. Other info: Inventors: Gorrell, John E. (Santa Barbara, CA, US) Lichtgarn, Fred (Santa Barbara, CA, US) Application Number: 485783 Filing Date: 1974-07-05 Publication_date: 1976-04-06 Assignee: Primary Class(es): 220/696 15/257.05, 220/697, 248/110 Other Classes: US Patent Ref:
Other Refs: Primary Examiner: Blum, Daniel Assistant Examiner: Attorney: Munro; Jack C., Hawes; James E. |
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