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This invention is concerned with an internal lid or seal for a liquid container, preferably paint in paint cans, that reduces the tendency of the liquid to separate, dry out, form a surface scum, or deteriorate. The internal lid serves as a removable internal barrier that floats on top of the paint

This invention is concerned with an internal lid or seal for a liquid container, preferably paint in paint cans, that reduces the tendency of the liquid to separate, dry out, form a surface scum, or deteriorate. The internal lid serves as a removable internal barrier that floats on top of the paint and prevents contact with air that is left in partially filled containers for liquids. In addition to protecting the liquid, the internal seal also provides additional security against spills and leaks. This invention may be used with non-paint containers and non-paint products.

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A lid for protecting the liquid contents of a container, said lid comprising: a body being sufficiently flexible so that when said body is inserted into a container through an opening located at the top of the container which is smaller than the dimensions of the remainder of the container, said bod

A lid for protecting the liquid contents of a container, said lid comprising: a body being sufficiently flexible so that when said body is inserted into a container through an opening located at the top of the container which is smaller than the dimensions of the remainder of the container, said body will be deformed to pass through said opening and resume its original configuration within the container to rest on top of liquid contents of the container forming a seal with the internal sides of the container to protect the liquid contents of the container from contact with air above said body, and said body including two portions joined together by hinge means for folding of one portion relative to the other portion so that said one portion rests above said other portion while said other portion rests on top of the liquid contents of the container, handle means mounted on a top surface of said one portion of said body for removing said body from said container and for lifting said one portion to fold said one portion over said other portion, said one portion including a projecting rib extending from a bottom surface of said one portion for removing a liquid from a brush as the brush is moved across said projecting rib when said one portion is folded over said other portion to gain access to the liquid contents.