A liquid-storing container is produced having holes punched during manufacturing into the plug type lid-receiving groove(s) of the container to mitigate the accumulation of excess liquids therein. During normal use, after initial opening of the container, liquids that would otherwise gather in said groove(s), either through pouring or the “brushing” of an applicator across the inner edge of the lid-receiving groove(s) to remove excess liquid, such as a paint brush, will now flow through said “pre-fab” holes and return to the interior of the container. In this invention, liquids that previously would overflow from the lid-receiving groove to the exterior wall of the container will be significantly limited, assuring minimal wasted liquids and a much cleaner exterior wall of the container and surrounding workspace. Additionally, after each use dried liquids cannot accumulate in the lid-receiving groove that would otherwise compromise the effectiveness of the reusable sealed lid of the container.

Apparatus is provided for an accessory for a paint can. The apparatus presented comprises a roughly cylindrical frame disposed for being securely seated on a paint can and which may securely receive the original lid of the paint can. The apparatus further comprises, in selected aspects, a sealable spout for pouring paint; an air vent to allow smooth pouring; a rod for wiping paint from a brush; sealants on surfaces to provide a good seal between the accessory and the lid and/or the accessory and the paint can, and concavities to allow the handle to be used.

Various embodiments are described for a squeegee apparatus configured to facilitate a removal of paint or other debris in an annular recess of a can, such as a paint can. The squeegee apparatus may include a body having a first recess to receive a first lip of a can, a second recess to receive a second lip of the can, and a projection to extend into an annular recess of the can. The squeegee apparatus may include a guard wall projecting laterally from the body and a ramp at least partially defined by a distal end of the projection. The ramp and the projection can be positioned such that, when the body of the squeegee apparatus is pulled along the annular recess of the paint can, paint or other debris residing in the annular recess is forced up the ramp and redirected towards an interior chamber of the can.

A can piercing tool including an annular ring and a plurality of pointed punches connected to the annular ring, concentric with the annular ring, inside the annular ring, and defining a circular perimeter. The tool includes a handle connected to the annular ring extending away from the annular ring.

Apparatus is provided for an accessory for a paint can. The apparatus presented comprises a roughly cylindrical frame disposed for being securely seated on a paint can and which may securely receive the original lid of the paint can. The apparatus further comprises, in selected aspects, a sealable spout for pouring paint; an air vent to allow smooth pouring; a rod for wiping paint from a brush; sealants on surfaces to provide a good seal between the accessory and the lid and/or the accessory and the paint can, and concavities to allow the handle to be used.

An apparatus includes a bottom wall, a plurality of connected walls attached to the bottom wall to define a cavity having a top rim, and a flange extending laterally outward from the top rim. At least a portion of the flange extends downwardly from the top rim. The portion of the flange includes an aperture configured to accept a user's thumb, and the portion of the flange is substantially symmetrical about a center line of the apparatus.

A paint tray includes a paint tray having a paint receptacle and a roller area, with two paint troughs positioned adjacent the sides of the roller area. The troughs are slanted such that the troughs are in fluid communication with the paint receptacle. A tool receptacle is positioned in the at least one of the troughs for holding a paint tool away from, but adjacent to, the paint receptacle and the roller area.

A spout for a paint container having a retracted position with the spout resting within the volume of the container and an extended position with a portion of the spout extending through the top opening of the can. When retracted, the can is sealable with a friction fit lid in the rim channel, as is commonly used with paint cans, or the assembly may include a collar mountable within a rim channel that accommodates the traditional paint can lid. Regardless of the embodiment, the spout is held within the can proximate to the rim and can quickly move between the extended and retracted positions with a flange on the lower portion of the spout sealing against the annular collar in the extended position and tabs on the top portion of the spout holding the spout near the rim when retracted.

The paint can caddy is a holder and carrier for paint cans, as well as associated painting items, such as paint brushes and cleaning rags. The paint can caddy includes a receptacle having a cylindrical sidewall, an open upper end and a closed lower end. A brush holder is mounted on the cylindrical sidewall, adjacent the open upper end of the receptacle. The brush holder extends radially outwardly from the cylindrical sidewall and is angled with respect to the plane of the open upper end of the receptacle. At least one magnet is secured to the brush holder, allowing a paint brush with a magnetic or paramagnetic material embedded in its handle to be releasably secured to the brush holder. A handle is secured to an exterior surface of the cylindrical sidewall, allowing the receptacle to be easily carried and moved.

A bucket has a generally cylindrical configuration with an open top, a closed bottom, and a side wall extending there between. The bucket has an axis. The side wall has a first major section extending between the open top and the closed bottom. The side wall has a second major section extending between the open top and the closed bottom. The first and second major sections are separated to circumferentially create a first opening and a second opening. The first and second major sections are spaced from the axis by primary distances. The side wall has a first minor section and a second minor section. The first and second minor sections are located adjacent to the first and second openings respectively. The first and second minor sections are spaced from the axis by secondary distances greater than the primary distances.