Combined lid and strainer device for a paint container
OwnerDavid James Boyceinventor
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Abstract
A combined lid and strainer device for a paint container features an outer mounting rim configured for mated fitting onto a rim of the paint container. Within a central circular area surrounded by the rim, there is a perforated a straining area through which paint is pourable. A movable cover is selectively movable between a closed position overlying the perforated straining area, and open positions withdrawn therefrom to allow strained pouring of the paint therethrough. Raised features on the cover are used to secure the cover closed when the lidded container is placed in a paint shaker. A sealing membrane is used, at least initially, seal the perforated area in air-tight fashion to maintain paint freshness. Securement features are usable to secure the flap in both closed and open positions.
Claims20
A combined lid and strainer device for a paint container, comprising:
- an outer mounting rim configured for mated fitting onto a rim of the paint container, said outer mounting rim spanning around a central circular area;
- within said central circular area surrounded by the rim, a straining area having perforations therein that penetrate fully through said straining area from a topside thereof to an opposing underside thereof to enabling strained pouring of paint from the paint through said perforations;
- and
- a movable cover selectively movable between a closed position overlying the straining area at the topside thereof in fully obstructing relation to the perforations, and at least one open position withdrawn from the topside of the straining area to expose the perforations therein and allow said strained pouring of the paint therethrough;
- wherein:
- said cover has a pivotably supported end that resides at a recessed elevation relative to a topside of the outer mounting rim, and about which the cover is pivotable between said open and closed positions;
- and
- said cover has a first securement feature thereon that is configured for selective mating with a second securement feature elsewhere on the device to secure the cover in said closed position, and selective mating with a third securement feature found elsewhere on the device to secure the cover in a fully open position.
A combined lid and strainer device for a paint container, comprising:
- an outer mounting rim configured for mated fitting onto a rim of the paint container, said outer mounting rim spanning around a central circular area;
- within said central circular area surrounded by the rim, a straining area having perforations therein that penetrate fully through said straining area from a topside thereof to an opposing underside thereof to enabling strained pouring of paint from the paint through said perforations;
- and
- a movable cover selectively movable between a closed position overlying the straining area at the topside thereof in fully obstructing relation to the perforations, and at least one open position withdrawn from the topside of the straining area to expose the perforations therein and allow said strained pouring of the paint therethrough;
- wherein the cover has at least one protruding feature thereon that stands upright therefrom in the closed position for contact by a lid clamp of a paint shaker to ensure the closed position is maintained during a paint shaking cycle performed on said paint container.
A combined lid and strainer device for a paint container, comprising:
- an outer mounting rim configured for mated fitting onto a rim of the paint container, said outer mounting rim spanning around a central circular area;
- within said central circular area surrounded by the rim, a straining area having perforations therein that penetrate fully through said straining area from a topside thereof to an opposing underside thereof to enabling strained pouring of paint from the paint through said perforations;
- and
- a movable cover selectively movable between a closed position overlying the straining area at the topside thereof in fully obstructing relation to the perforations, and at least one open position withdrawn from the topside of the straining area to expose the perforations therein and allow said strained pouring of the paint therethrough;
- wherein the circular area is also occupied by a solid unperforated area of neighbouring relation to the straining area, and, at a location surrounded by said solid unperforated area and spaced from the straining area, an openable/closeable port.
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