Brush storage and fluid dispensing device
AssigneeMcPride Marketing Inc.
InventorMarvin G. McKenna
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Abstract
A dispensing apparatus for dispensing fluid from a container having an annular flange at its top, the apparatus comprising a cover portion for releasably mounting to the container in order to seal the container. There is an aperture in the cover portion communicating with a well portion that extends from the cover portion and into the container when the dispensing apparatus is in place. A well cover is also provided for removably mounting over the aperture in order to seal the well portion. The apparatus has valve means for allowing fluid into the well portion. A paint brush or like device can be dipped into the well portion for dispensing fluid and the paint brush can also be stored in the well to prevent the brush from drying out.
Claims9
A dispensing apparatus for dispensing fluid from a container having an annular flange at its top, said apparatus comprising:
- a cover portion attachment means for releasably mounting said cover to the container in order to seal the container;
- an aperture in said cover portion communicating with a well portion that extends from said cover portion;
- a well cover for movable mounting over said aperture in order to seal said well portion;
- valve means for allowing fluid into said well comprising a valve member adapted for sealing engagement within an aperture in said well portion, said valve member being movable between a normally closed position to seal said aperture and an open position to allow fluid into said well portion through said aperture, actuating means mounted in said cover plate, and an actuating rod interconnecting said actuating means with said valve member whereby operating said actuating means acts to move said valve member to the open position to allow fluid into said well portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.