Device for holding and tilting a container
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United States of America Patent
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Jan 29, 2019
Grant Date -
Jul 12, 2018
app pub date -
Dec 26, 2017
filing date -
Jan 9, 2017
priority date (Note) -
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for holding a container on the apparatus, whereby the container is adapted to include various liquids, including paint, and to automatically tilt when the liquids in the container are reduced to a pre-determined weight. The apparatus includes a top plate, a hinge assembly, and a bottom plate, whereby the top plate is hingedly coupled to the bottom plate by the hinge assembly. A leg extends outwardly away from the bottom plate, whereby the leg is coplanar with the bottom plate. A hook connected to a top end of a bungee cord extends from a top surface of the top plate, and retaining wall protrudes upwardly from the top plate, whereby the retaining wall extends around at least a portion of a perimeter of the top plate. The container is positioned on the top plate and at least partially enclosed by the retaining wall.
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International Classification(s)
- 2017 Application Filing Year
- B05B Class
- 1599 Applications Filed
- 1073 Patents Issued To-Date
- 67.11 % Issued To-Date
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Patent Citation Ranking
- 3 Citation Count
- B05B Class
- 47.61 % this patent is cited more than
- 6 Age
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