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Tray or pan

a technology of trays and pans, applied in the field of trays or pans, can solve the problem of no fast means, and achieve the effect of quick and easy draining of fluid

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-05-05
CUTLER SR WILLARD G +1
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Benefits of technology

[0003]A primary object of the invention is to provide a tray or pan for holding fluid such as paint or stain and having drainage means for quickly and easily draining fluid therefrom into an open container such as a paint can or bucket.
[0004]Another object is to provide a tray or pan incorporating support means for supporting the tray in a position upon the open end of a container such as a paint can or bucket for facilitating the drainage of fluid from the tray while leaving free the hands of a user.
[0006]As another feature of the invention, the pan or tray incorporates drainage means and support means which are disposed adjacent a corner of the tray or pan for facilitating drainage of fluid therefrom.

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However, they are deficient in that they provide no means for quickly and easily draining the fluid therefrom into an open container such as a paint can or bucket while also incorporating support means for supporting the tray in a position upon the open end of the container for facilitating the drainage of fluid from the tray while leaving free the hands of a user.

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[0011]Referring first to FIGS. 1 and 3, a tray or pan, generally indicated by 10, embodying the invention is shown in use with a container, generally indicated by 12.

[0012]Container 12, which may be a conventional paint can or bucket, has a cylindrical upright sidewall 14 which terminates at its lower end in a bottom wall 16 and terminates at its upper end in a horizontally inwardly-extending rim 18 which circumscribes an open top 20. When container 12 is not in use, open top 20 may be dosed in the usual manner by a cover, not shown.

[0013]Tray or pan 10 includes a base, generally indicated by 22, for holding paint or stain and may include a roller platform 24 for engagement by a paint roller, not shown, for removal of excess paint or stain from the roller, in usual manner.

[0014]Tray 10 may be thermoformed or molded from thermoplastic material or may be fabricated from lightweight metal or sturdy cardboard material.

[0015]Base 22 of tray 10 is substantially rectangular in plan and com...

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Abstract

A tray or pan having a base for holding fluid with a pouring spout on the base for draining the fluid therefrom into an open container and support slots or securing apertures on the base for engagement with the container for supporting the tray in such position on the container as to facilitate hands-free use.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to trays or pans for holding fluid such as paint or stain.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]A wide variety of trays or pans is available for holding fluid such as paint or stain for use with roller applicators. However, they are deficient in that they provide no means for quickly and easily draining the fluid therefrom into an open container such as a paint can or bucket while also incorporating support means for supporting the tray in a position upon the open end of the container for facilitating the drainage of fluid from the tray while leaving free the hands of a user.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0003]A primary object of the invention is to provide a tray or pan for holding fluid such as paint or stain and having drainage means for quickly and easily draining fluid therefrom into an open container such as a paint can or bucket.[0004]Another object is to provide a tray or pan incorporating support means for supporting the tray in a posi...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D1/34B65D25/40B65D90/02
CPCB44D3/126
Inventor CUTLER, SR., WILLARD G.CUTLER, JR., WILLARD G.
Owner CUTLER SR WILLARD G