Thumb hole paint container and holder
US10293979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB44D3/126
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An improved paint container is disclosed. A paint container which may be a tray or an edger tray, is shown having two halves each being configured to hold and contain a liquid. The paint container may have a plurality of walls to form reservoirs therebetween, and a base. The two halves may be separated by an elevated member such as a ridge forming two reservoirs. The elevated member may have a rounded surface for permitting scraping of a pad or brush. In another embodiment, a can holder may include at least one opening that may be formed in a lower section of a base portion. The at least one opening may be as many as four holes and sized to accept fingers of a user. The plurality of holes may be configured and located below a thumb hole. The holes may be recessed permitting near simultaneous insertion of a thumb and fingers into the respective holes.
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