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Lid for a can with an improved seal

a can and lid technology, applied in the field of can lids, can solve the problems of not providing a sufficient seal and painting the can lids for automated stirring equipmen

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-01-30
DEDOES IND
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Benefits of technology

The present invention relates to a lid for a paint can that is particularly suitable for use in automated paint mixing apparatuses. The lid has several advantages over previous lids, including a base with a threaded portion, a mating ring, and a seal ring. The mating ring is made of a flexible material and is rotatable between an open and closed position. The chime clips on the mating ring lock the can to the mating ring, which in turn locks the lid to the can. The seal ring is made of a compressible material that forms a fluid seal between the seal ring and the can chime when compressed. The lid base compresses the mating ring and holds the chime clips in their engaged position beneath the outer rim of the can chime. The technical effects include improved sealing, secure locking of the can to the lid, and easy and secure opening and closing of the lid.

Problems solved by technology

These previously known paint can lids for automated stirring equipment, however, do not provide a sufficient seal such that they can be used with automated paint mixing equipment.

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[0019]With reference first to FIG. 1, a preferred embodiment of the lid 20 for a paint can 22 according to the present invention is shown. The lid 20 is illustrated in the drawing as a lid for an automated paint mixing equipment. However, the lid 20 may be used in any operation in which a lid for the paint can is desired.

[0020]With reference to FIGS. 2, 3 and 5, the lid 20 includes a lid base 24 which is generally circular in cross-sectional shape. The lid base 24 may be constructed of any suitable rigid material, such as rigid plastic, and includes an outwardly extending flange 26 which overlies a chime 28 of the paint can 22. This chime 28, furthermore, includes an outer rim 30 which protrudes slightly outwardly from the outer periphery of the can 22, and an inner rim 32.

[0021]With reference now particularly to FIG. 5, the lid base 24 includes an inner annular wall 34, an outer annular wall 36, and an intermediate annular wall 30 positioned in between the inner and outer walls 34 ...

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Abstract

A lid for a paint can having a lid base which is threadably mounted to a mating ring dimensioned to overlie the can chime on the paint can. A seal constructed of a flexible and compressible material is carried by the mating ring and, upon rotation of the mating ring relative to the lid base between an open and a closed position, the mating ring compresses the sealing ring against the can chime to complete a fluid seal.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]I. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to lids for cans, such as paint cans, and, more particularly, to such a lid with an improved seal.[0003]II. Description of the Related Art[0004]Paint cans are typically tubular and cylindrical in shape having a closed bottom and a circular chime formed around its top. This circular chime includes both an inner rim as well as an outer rim and is dimensioned to removably receive the lid for the paint can.[0005]There are many previously known dispensing lids that are detachably secured to the open top of the paint can for dispensing paint from the paint can. Such lids are used, for example, in automotive repair shops and oftentimes used in conjunction with automatic stirring equipment. These previously known removable lids typically include a spout and a handle to manipulate the paint can once the lid is attached to the can.[0006]There are still other situations, such as automated pa...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D43/04B65D53/02B65D45/32
CPCB65D43/0274B65D2543/00092B65D2543/00231B65D2543/0025B65D2543/00296B65D2543/00435B65D2543/0074B65D2543/00796B65D2543/00972
Inventor BOBOLTZ, SCOTT
Owner DEDOES IND