Pouring and sealing attachment

Abstract

A pouring attachment (3) in the form of closure for a container (2), such as a paint can, comprising an annular ring or rim (4) and a lid (5) hinged to the rim (4) as at (9). The container with closure (1) includes a pouring spout (5a) which provides for easy dispensing of the contents of the container (2). The pouring attachment (3) includes interacting sealing means (16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27) to facilitate sealing and resealing of the container, including a spout cover (6) for the pouring spout (5a), and camming means 28 to enable the lid (5) to open to one of two open positions, including a first position which facilitates drainage of the container contents back into the can. The container with closure includes optional handle 12 and tamper-evident sealing means. Containers incorporating such pouring attachments are also disclosed.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]This invention relates to a new pouring and sealing attachment of the kind adapted to be mounted on a can and, more particularly, a paint can, but not limited thereto.BACKGROUND ART[0002]Paint can attachments are well known for a variety of purposes. There are two broad types of paint pouring attachments, including a clip on spout, which facilitates pouring only, and a decanting spout which is usually formed as part of a container lid (e.g. as used with automotive tints). However, they must be removed to reseal the container, and the stacking of containers with a spout is not possible. Paint can attachments may also function as a brush wiper for removing excess paint from the brush after it has been dipped into the paint and usually also facilitates the outpouring of paint from the can.[0003]However, most known attachments suffer from the disadvantage that they must be detached from the can to facilitate reclosing thereof which is necessary to prevent the deteri...

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