초록 ▼

A tool for scraping paint from the interengaging groove and lip portions of paint can rims and lids is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the tool is a flat member having three protruding arms. The end of each arm is specifically adapted to engage one of the surfaces to be cleaned: the lip of the

A tool for scraping paint from the interengaging groove and lip portions of paint can rims and lids is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the tool is a flat member having three protruding arms. The end of each arm is specifically adapted to engage one of the surfaces to be cleaned: the lip of the lid, the top of the can rim or the underside of the can rim. The unused arms may be employed as handles to facilitate use of the tool.

대표청구항 ▼

A scraping tool for scraping paint and other viscous materials from the annular sealing grooves and lips on the rims and lids of paint cans and the like, said cans having upwardly-opening rim and lid grooves forming downwardly-protruding rim and lid beads, a downwardly-opening rim pocket between the

A scraping tool for scraping paint and other viscous materials from the annular sealing grooves and lips on the rims and lids of paint cans and the like, said cans having upwardly-opening rim and lid grooves forming downwardly-protruding rim and lid beads, a downwardly-opening rim pocket between the rim bead and can sidewall, and a downwardly-opening lid groove inwardly adjoining the lid bead, said tool comprising: a thin, flat, one-piece plate-like member having marginal edge portions; a first said marginal edge portion including a first scraping edge shaped complementally to said rim groove and sized for insertion therein for scraping residue therefrom; a second said marginal edge portion spaced from said first portion and including a second scraping edge shaped complementally to said lid bead and inwardly-adjoining lid groove and sized to fit thereon for scraping residue therefrom; and said member providing integral handle means for gripping said member while applying said portions.