B44D3/12

Detachable paint bucket
11369184 · 2022-06-28 ·

A detachable latching paint bucket sized to accommodate a volume of liquid may include a container body with a bottom and side walls extending upward from the bottom, defining an interior of the container body; a latching mechanism attached to one of the side walls; and a strap with a connector configured to removably engage with the latching mechanism, such that the container body is designed to swivel with respect to the strap, wherein the strap is configured to removably engage with a user.

Tool container
11345186 · 2022-05-31 ·

A system for a tool container including a container assembly and a mounting system assembly is disclosed. The container assembly includes a container that includes a magnetic band along an interior perimeter for attaching tools thereto. The container further includes a handle for ease of transporting the container. Importantly, mounted to the container is the mounting system assembly which includes a hook attached to the handle of the container at one end. The opposite end of the hook is attached to the user, preferably, to a belt of the user. Further, the mounting system assembly includes a strap that is mounted around the leg of the user. The strap is secured with hook and loop fasteners to adjust the strap around the user tightly. The user can carry all materials with the container and keep it secured in place with the mounting system assembly.

TESTING INTERPOSER METHOD AND APPARATUS
20230273238 · 2023-08-31 ·

The disclosure describes a novel method and apparatus for improving silicon interposers to include test circuitry for testing stacked die mounted on the interposer. The improvement allows for the stacked die to be selectively tested by an external tester or by the test circuitry included in the interposer.

VESSEL WITH COMPOSITE HANDLE
20230264860 · 2023-08-24 ·

A vessel includes a container, a bracket, a bail and a grip. The container has a cavity configured to hold a liquid. The bracket extends from the container and comprises an arm spaced from the container. The arm has opposed first and second ends, and the arm is connected to the container only at its first end. The bail is pivotally connected to the container and has a grip thereon. The vessel is configured so that the grip has a position that is in contact with the arm, thereby defining, in combination, a composite vessel handle. A method of supporting a vessel includes pivoting the bail so that the grip is in contact with the arm and positioning at least a portion of a hand on the grip.

Painting bucket system
11331943 · 2022-05-17 ·

A painting bucket system. The painting bucket system includes a first bucket. The first bucket includes a first bucket base. Additionally, the first bucket has at least one first bucket wall that extends upward from the first bucket base. The first bucket wall defines a first bucket opening at a top portion of the first bucket wall opposite of the first bucket base. A first bucket lip is defined around the first bucket opening. A plurality of hooks extends inward from the first bucket lip. The plurality of hooks can secure a plurality of paint brushes. The painting bucket system also includes a second bucket. The second bucket includes a second bucket base. A second bucket wall extends upward from the second bucket base. A plurality of rods extends upward from the second bucket base. The plurality of rods is designed to receive a plurality of paint roller pads.

PAINT TRAY
20230256773 · 2023-08-17 ·

A fluid tray is disclosed, the fluid tray comprising a base, a rim, a plurality of sidewalls arranged between an edge of the base and the rim and extending in an upward direction from the base, a reservoir defined by the base and the sidewalls, at least one container securing mechanism integrated or coupled to the rim or at least one sidewall, and at least one drainage spout, and wherein the at least container securing mechanism and the drainage spout operate to drain a fluid from a container into the reservoir when the container is in a substantially vertical position above the reservoir and the container is coupled to the fluid tray using one of the at least one container securing mechanism.

STACKABLE MAGNETIZED PAINT BUCKET
20220134800 · 2022-05-05 ·

A stackable magnetized bucket with integral handle and grate comprises a generally cylindrical container that has a rounded sidewall. The sidewall extends upwardly from a floor wall to a rim that forms an open top. A portion of the sidewall forms a flat side that is sloped inwardly from the rim to the floor wall to enable stacking multiple containers. A grate that rests on the inner surface of the flat side to enable scraping paint from a paint brush or roller. The grate can have multiple textured configurations and openings that enhance the squeezing of paint. The container also comprises an integrated handle that forms at a peripheral flange beneath the rim. The integrated handle is sized to enable gripping the top end of the container. A magnet that positions proximal to the rim, on the outer surface of the sidewall to detachably attach with a magnetized mounting surface.

Flexible Paint Tray Assembly
20220134799 · 2022-05-05 ·

A flexible paint tray assembly includes a housing that is comprised of a resiliently bendable and stretchable material. The housing comprises a bottom wall that has a top side and a bottom side. A perimeter wall is attached to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. The perimeter wall includes a front wall, a rear wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. The perimeter wall has an upper edge. The bottom wall includes a front portion adjacent to the front wall and a rear portion to the rear wall. The front portion is angled downwardly from the front wall to the rear portion such that the rear portion defines a receiving pool. The bottom side of the front portion is angled upwardly from the bottom side of the rear portion. The bottom side of the rear portion is planar and lies in a horizontal plane.

HAND-HELD VESSEL
20230249877 · 2023-08-10 ·

In one aspect, a vessel system includes a vessel and a strap. The vessel has an outside surface and includes a bottom wall; a sidewall extending from the bottom wall; and an inner wall connected to the sidewall inward of the outside surface, wherein a recess is defined between the sidewall and inner wall. The strap has opposed first and second ends, wherein the first end is received in the recess, and wherein the second end is configured for selective attachment to the outside surface.

PAINT WORKSTATION HAVING COOPERATING PAINT ROLLER AND RELATED ACCESSORIES
20230249491 · 2023-08-10 ·

A paint workstation includes several integral structures characteristics that provide convenient resources for painting projects, with such structures supported by adjustable legs and configured to hold several necessary tools. A main body of the workstation has compartments specifically configured to contain paint cans, paint brushes, tape, plastic wrap, etc. Further an integral paint roller tray is formed as part of the main body, and a removable paint roller holder is configured to be attached to the main body at a position adjacent the roller tray. The roller holder is configured to hold a paint roller in a position that is partially within the paint roller tray, but not to sit in a bottom reservoir portion of the tray. Additional accessories include attachable trays and components that allow the workstation to be configured in a manner that is very flexible and tailored to the painter's needs.