Combination carrying case/paint container
AssigneeWagner Spray Tech Corporation
InventorWayne Bekius
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Abstract
A carrying case is provided for a paint sprayer that, when the paint sprayer is removed, functions as a paint container for the paint sprayer. The case has a removable top wall or lid to provide good access into the container for placing or removing the sprayer and other accessories. A standard, medium-sized garbage can liner can be placed inside the container, held in place when the lid is snapped on, to greatly simplify clean-up.
Claims22
A carrying case for normally storing a paint sprayer, si paint sprayer having a spray nozzle for ejecting paint a pump for supplying paint to said nozzle and an electric motor for driving said pump, said carrying case comprising a paint container for paint after the paint sprayer is removed, said carrying case including a removable lid comprising substantially the entire top wall of said case providing a large opening for receiving said paint sprayer for normal storage after periodic use of said carrying case as a paint container, said carrying case being dimensioned such that said paint sprayer occupies a major volume interior of said carrying case when stored therein, wherein said lid includes at least one apertured nipple positioned in a well in said lid so as to not protrude beyond a top surface of said lid, said at least one nipple providing a communication path from said container to said paint sprayer.
A paint spraying kit comprising:
- a paint sprayer comprising:
- a spray nozzle for ejecting paint;
- a pump for supplying paint to said nozzle;
- an electric motor for driving said pump;
- and
- switch means for activating said motor;
- accessories including a hose for connection to said paint sprayer;
- a carrying case for storing said paint sprayer and accessories comprising a housing member having a bottom wall and side walls and are movable lid forming a top wall, said housing defining an interior space dimensioned such that said paint sprayer and accessories occupy a major volume of said interior space when stored therein, said removable lid engaging with said housing member in a liquid-tight, snap-on connection, said carrying case further comprising a paint container for said paint sprayer after said paint sprayer and accessories are removed, said removable lid including at least one apertured nipple providing a communication path from said container to said sprayer with said hose securable to said nipple at one end and to said sprayer at a second end.
A paint spraying kit comprising:
- a paint sprayer comprising:
- a spray nozzle for ejecting paint;
- a pump for supplying paint to said nozzle;
- an electric motor for driving said pump;
- and
- switch means for activating said motor;
- accessories for use with said paint sprayer;
- and
- a carrying case for normally storing said paint sprayer and said accessories, said carrying case being dimensioned such that said paint sprayer and accessories occupy a major volume interior of said carrying case when stored therein, said carrying case further comprising a paint container for the paint sprayer after the paint sprayer and accessories are removed, said carrying case including a removable lid incorporating connection fittings supplying a communication path between an interior of said carrying case and said paint sprayer during use of said paint sprayer, said removable lid further comprising substantially the entire top wall of said carrying case resulting in a large opening in said carrying case for receiving said paint sprayer and accessories so they may be returned into said carrying case for normal storage after periodic use of said paint sprayer.
A paint container for a paint sprayer, said paint sprayer having a spray nozzle for ejecting paint, a pump for supplying paint to said nozzle and an electric motor for driving said pump, said paint container including a removable lid providing access to an interior of said container and including means for attaching a suction hose which forms a communication path from said container to said paint sprayer, said paint container further comprising a carrying and storage case for said paint sprayer when said container is not being used to hold paint, said paint container being dimensioned such that said paint sprayer occupies a major volume interior of said paint container when stored therein.
A carrying case for normally storing a paint sprayer, said paint sprayer having a spray nozzle for ejecting paint, a pump for supplying paint to said nozzle and an electric motor for driving said pump, said carrying case comprising a paint container for holding paint spray after the paint sprayer is removed, said carrying case including a removable lid comprising substantially the entire top wall of said case providing a large opening for receiving said paint sprayer for normal storage after periodic use of said carrying case as a paint container, said carrying case being dimensioned such that said paint sprayer occupies a major volume interior of said carrying case when stored therein, wherein said lid includes means for attaching a suction hose which provides a communication path from said container to said paint sprayer.
A carrying case for normally storing a paint sprayer, said paint sprayer having a spray nozzle for ejecting paint, a pump for supplying paint to said nozzle and an electric motor for driving said pump, said carrying case comprising a paint container for holding paint spray after the paint sprayer is removed, said carrying case including a removable lid comprising substantially the entire top wall of said case providing a large opening for receiving said paint sprayer for normal storage after periodic use of said carrying case as a paint container, said carrying case being dimensioned such that said paint sprayer occupies a major volume interior of said carrying case when stored therein, wherein said lid includes at least one apertured nipple positioned in a well in said lid so as to not protrude beyond a top surface of said lid, said at least one nipple providing a communication path from said container to said paint sprayer.
A method of utilizing spray painting accessories, said method comprising the following steps:
- providing a container having a removable lid;
- providing sprayer components including a paint sprayer having a spray nozzle for ejecting paint, a pump for supplying paint to said nozzle, and an electric motor for driving said pump, said sprayer components being stored within said container;
- removing said sprayer components from said container;
- at least partially filling said container with paint;
- using said spray components to spray paint from said container;
- cleaning said container and said spray components;
- and
- replacing said spray components into said container.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.