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The use of structure to engage the wire handle of a paint can to generate downward pressure between a paint can lid and the paint can. Seating in three positions are disclosed. These positions being within the seating channel of the paint can, in the opening of the paint can radially extending aroun

The use of structure to engage the wire handle of a paint can to generate downward pressure between a paint can lid and the paint can. Seating in three positions are disclosed. These positions being within the seating channel of the paint can, in the opening of the paint can radially extending around the perimeter of the opening of the paint can and radially extending around the outer perimeter of the paint can top. Plural positions, having differing elevational placements, on the handle engagement member are explained. Alignment means are provided to ensured proper positioning during attachment to the paint can. One mode provides for temporary usage as a pouring lid during a painting procedure. A second mode provides for continuous usage, during the life of the paint, by ensuring complete sealing against air passage. Reusability of the paint can lid is provided by composition and construction. A design is disclosed capable of one piece forming during a molding process having pour cap and vent cap incorporated thereon along with retention means thereof.

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[ I claim:] [1.] A lid for a paint can, the lid comprising:a) a seating band radially disposed on a base of the lid and extending from the base, the seating band to provide for radial contact with a top of the paint can to provide for sealing of an opening in the top of the paint can by the lid;b) a

[ I claim:] [1.] A lid for a paint can, the lid comprising:a) a seating band radially disposed on a base of the lid and extending from the base, the seating band to provide for radial contact with a top of the paint can to provide for sealing of an opening in the top of the paint can by the lid;b) a pour opening penetrating the lid, the pour opening to provide for passage of paint from the can while the lid is providing sealing of the opening of the paint can;c) a handle engagement member having a plurality of engagement positions, each of the engagement positions having a unique elevational height to a plane formed bv the seating band of the lid, the handle engagement member having a fixed position on thelid relative to the seating band, the handle engagement member to provide for engaging a wire handle of the paint can while the lid is sealing the opening of the paint can, the handle engagement member cooperating with the wire handle to apply pressure between the lid and the paint can to retain the sealing of the opening of the paint can by the seating band of the lid.