Mixing tool with a paint can opener
AssigneeDaniel J. Raymond
InventorDaniel J. Raymond
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Abstract
The mixing tool is for opening a container and for mixing a product contained in the container. The tool includes a mixing device which is shaped to mix the product contained in the container. A shank extends along a length from the mixing device to an end face. A channel is formed into the end face for receiving an edge of a lid of the container to allow the tool to be used to pry the lid off of the container.
Claims10
A tool for opening a container and for mixing a product contained in the container, comprising:
- a mixing device shaped to mix the product contained in the container;
- a shank extending along a length from the mixing device to an end face and having two hexagonal portions that are separated from one another by a groove which extends circumferentially around the shank to allow said shank to attach with an impact driver.
The tool as set forth in claim 9 wherein said mixing device is made of plastic and said shank is made of metal.
A method of mixing the contents of a container, comprising the steps of:
- preparing a mixing tool, the mixing tool including;
- a mixing device shaped to mix the product contained in the container, and
- a shank extending along a length from the mixing device to an end face and having two hexagonal portions that are separated from one another by a groove which extends circumferentially around the shank to allow said shank to attach with an impact driver;
- inserting a portion of the shank into the chuck of an impact driver;
- engaging the impact driver with the groove of the shank;
- inserting the mixing device into the contents of the container;
- and
- activating the impact driver to mix the contents of the container with the mixing device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.