US3559939A
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Combination support and holder for paint can
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-04-05
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Granted: 1971-02-02
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Expires: 1988-04-05
Abstract
Abstract A paint can holder formed from a single piece of stiff wire having a loop portion to receive the can, two hook members extending outwardly from the loop portion in vertically spaced relationship and being of a configuration as to permit the holder to be mounted on either side of a ladder.
Inventors
- 👤 Salvador Luna
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:51
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06C; E06C7/00; E06C7/14; E06C7/146; B; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/12; B44D3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A combination support and holder for cans comprising a stiff piece of wire formed to circumscribe the upper portion of a can as well as to support the bottom of said can while the two ends of the said stiff piece of wire are formed into spaced horizontally disposed clips adapted to be attached onto either of the vertical uprights of a ladder to which it is desired to secure a can, the said support being U-shaped in configuration and its outer end is formed into a horizontally disposed clip that is adapted to be secured onto one of the vertical uprights of a ladder, the last mentioned clip being substantially parallel to the first mentioned clip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A combination support and holder for cans comprising a stiff piece of wire formed to circumscribe the upper portion of a can as well as to support the bottom of said can while the two ends of the said stiff piece of wire are formed into spaced horizontally disposed clips adapted to be attached onto either of the vertical uprights of a ladder to which it is desired to secure a can, the said support being U-shaped in configuration and its outer end is formed into a horizontally disposed clip that is adapted to be secured onto one of the vertical uprights of a ladder, the last mentioned clip being substantially parallel to the first mentioned clip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
125 words
A combination support and holder for paint cans which comprises a stiff piece of wire formed into a circle to encompass the upper portion of a paint can, the outer portion of said circle of stiff wire formed into a horizontally disposed U-shaped clip having substantially square corners and a downwardly turned outer end, a portion of the stiff wire formed into a vertically disposed member whose lower end is formed at substantially right angles thereto to form a support for a paint can, which support is of a U-shaped configuration and has its outer end formed into a second horizontally disposed clip adapted to be secured onto either of the vertical uprights of a ladder, with both clip portions being in substantially parallel relationship.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
125 words
A combination support and holder for paint cans which comprises a stiff piece of wire formed into a circle to encompass the upper portion of a paint can, the outer portion of said circle of stiff wire formed into a horizontally disposed U-shaped clip having substantially square corners and a downwardly turned outer end, a portion of the stiff wire formed into a vertically disposed member whose lower end is formed at substantially right angles thereto to form a support for a paint can, which support is of a U-shaped configuration and has its outer end formed into a second horizontally disposed clip adapted to be secured onto either of the vertical uprights of a ladder, with both clip portions being in substantially parallel relationship.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device as in claim 2, wherein portions of the support member and clip members are disposed in substantially parallel relationship.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-01 | 1974-08-03 | 1975-02-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-01 | 1978-08-03 | 1979-02-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-01 | 1982-08-03 | 1983-02-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |