Combination cap and work support system
AssigneePreddis, LLC
InventorsMichael Worden, Nathaniel Hallee, George Stickler
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Abstract
A combination cap and work support system includes a lower section configured to connect to a container and an upper section configured to provide a desired support to an object. The upper section includes multiple apices and at least one ridge. The system may be included as part of a kit that includes a container and may include applicators and other accessories. The system may be manufactured with various molding processes, including multi-shot molding and multi-cavity molds. The system may be utilized by placement upon a work surface and then placing an object upon an apex or ridge thereof, to support the object above the work surface.
Claims26
A method for supporting an object above a work surface, comprising:
- providing an improved multifunctional cap (IMC) comprising a lower section and an upper section, wherein the lower section comprises:
- (a) at least one connection element disposed proximal a periphery thereof and selected to operatively connect to an upper region of a predetermined container, and
- (b) a base portion configured to rest stably upon a planar work surface when the IMC is detached from the predetermined container;
- and
- wherein the upper portion comprises a plurality of vertically-elevated support elements, at least two of the support elements having a substantially identical height and configuration;
- disposing the IMC upon the planar work surface such that base portion of the lower section is stably supported by the work surface;
- and
- placing the object on the IMC, such that the object is substantially supported by at least two of the support elements.
A kit for the application of surface coatings, comprising:
- a can, containing the surface coating;
- and
- at least one improved multifunctional cap, configured to reversibly connect to the can, and comprising a cavity, wherein an uppermost surface of the improved multifunctional cap comprises a plurality of raised apices, at least one selected from the plurality of raised apices representing at least one highest point(s) of the improved multifunctional cap, and a plurality of sloping ridges connected to the plurality of raised apices.
A method of manufacturing an improved multifunctional cap (IMC), comprising:
- within at least one cavity of a mold:
- forming an upper section comprising a plurality of raised apices, at least two of which are connected via a raised ridge;
- forming a lower section having a base portion selected to approximate the shape of a predetermined can top;
- forming at least one chamber within the lower section and at least partially continuous with an inner portion of the upper section;
- and
- forming at least one connection element in at least one wall surrounding the at least one chamber, the at least one connection element configured to operatively connect the IMC to the predetermined can top.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.