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An inventive pouring spout that is selectively attachable to a container and fitted to the opening of the container with which it is used. In a preferred embodiment, the pouring spout is fitted to the dimensions of a one-quart container and includes a wall, a sealing member, a mouth and a handle. Th

An inventive pouring spout that is selectively attachable to a container and fitted to the opening of the container with which it is used. In a preferred embodiment, the pouring spout is fitted to the dimensions of a one-quart container and includes a wall, a sealing member, a mouth and a handle. The handle is connected to the wall with a hinge that enables the handle to pivot away from the container to allow the sealing member to be appropriately positioned while the container rests flat on a surface. After the sealing member is in place, the handle is then pivoted back in position to securely hold the container. The handle includes a plurality of upwardly extending projections adapted to securely engage the bottom rim of the container. Furthermore, thermoplastic material is applied at the handle area forming a handle cover that is comfortable and easy to grip. Thermoplastic material is also preferably utilized in the construction of the sealing member for forming a seal between the spout and opening of the container.

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1. A handle device for securely holding a cylindrical container carrying paint and facilitating pouring of paint from said container when said device is engaged to said container, said container including a circular groove at the top of said container, comprising: a circular member having an opening

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A handle device for securely holding a cylindrical container carrying paint and facilitating pouring of paint from said container when said device is engaged to said container, said container including a circular groove at the top of said container, comprising: a circular member having an opening and a base, wherein the circular member is adapted to attach to the top of said container and includes a circular sealing member at said base adapted to mate and form a seal with said circular groove;a spout connected to and extending from said circular member;a handle member having a top end, a bottom end and a mid-portion connecting said ends, said handle member being essentially rigid along said handle member length and said handle member top end being positioned opposite said spout, and being separate from said spout by a diameter of said opening; anda hinge connected to said handle member and to said circular member which enables said bottom end of said handle member to pivot between a position distant from said container and a position attached to said container, whereby when said handle member is in the attached position, said handle device holds said container between said circular member and said bottom end of said handle member;wherein said handle member is substantially equidistant from said container, andwhen said handle member is in the attached position said handle member is positioned so as to facilitate the flow of paint out of said container in the direction of said spout and over said spout. 2. The handle device of claim 1, said circular member comprising a wall extending around at least a portion of said opening. 3. The handle device of claim 1, said spout extending radially outward from said circular member. 4. The handle device of claim 1, said hinge being positioned at said top end of said handle member. 5. The handle device of claim 1, said hinge being positioned along the mid-portion of said handle member. 6. The handle device of claim 1, the container having a bottom rim, said bottom end of said handle member comprising two cooperating projections that securely hold said rim of said container between said projections. 7. A handle device for securely holding a cylindrical container carrying fluid and facilitating pouring of fluid from said container when said device is engaged to said container, comprising: a spout;a wall having a base, said wall defining an interior opening of said device and said spout extending radially outward from said wall; anda handle member having a top end, bottom end and a mid-portion connecting said ends, said handle member being positioned opposite said spout, and being separate from said spout by a diameter of said interior opening;a hinge connected to said handle member and said wall that allows said handle member to pivot back and forth;wherein said handle member and said base cooperate to hold said container when the device is engaged to said container, whereby when said handle member is engaged to said container said handle member facilitates the flow of fluid along the diameter in the direction of said spout and over said spout. 8. The handle device of claim 7, said base comprising a sealing member for creating a seal between said device and said container. 9. The device of claim 8 said sealing member comprising a thermoplastic elastomer. 10. The handle device of claim 7 further comprising a wiping surface interior of said wall near said base and opposite said spout. 11. The handle device of claim 7, said hinge being positioned at said top end of said handle member. 12. The handle device of claim 7, said hinge being positioned along the mid-portion of said handle member. 13. The handle device of claim 7, the container having a bottom rim, said bottom end of said handle member comprising at least one projection seated beside said rim of said container when said device is engaged to said container. 14. The device of claim 7, said wall comprising a locking lip located along an outer surface of said wall, said lip capable of engaging a rim of said container. 15. The device of claim 7 said handle member comprising a soft cover. 16. The device of claim 15 said handle member comprising a thermoplastic elastomer. 17. The device of claim 15 said handle member comprising rubber. 18. The device of claim 7, wherein said fluid is paint and said container is a standard rigid, cylindrical paint can, wherein said device is adapted to be used with said standard rigid, cylindrical paint can. 19. A handle device for securely holding a cylindrical container carrying fluid and facilitating pouring of fluid from said container when said device is engaged to said container, comprising: a walled member having an aperture and a base that is fitted to an opening of said container;a handle member having a upper portion and a lower portion, said handle member being attached to said walled-member with a hinge at said upper portion of said handle member, said hinge enabling said handle member to pivot back and forth; anda mouth extending from said walled member, said mouth being positioned opposite said handle member, and being separate from said spout by a diameter of said opening;wherein said container is held securely between said base of said walled-member and said lower portion of said handle member, whereby when said handle member is attached, said handle member facilitates the flow of fluid along the diameter in the direction of said spout and over said spout. 20. The handle device of claim 19, said base comprising a sealing member for creating a seal between said device and said container. 21. The handle device of claim 20 said sealing member comprising a thermoplastic elastomer. 22. The handle device of claim 19, said lower portion of said handle member comprising a plurality of cooperating projections that securely hold said container. 23. The handle device of claim 19, said walled-member comprising a locking lip located along an outer surface of said walled-member, said lip capable of engaging a rim of said container. 24. The device of claim 19 said handle member comprising a soft cover. 25. The device of claim 24 said handle member comprising a thermoplastic elastomer. 26. The device of claim 24 said handle member comprising rubber. 27. The device of claim 19, wherein said fluid is paint and said container is a standard rigid, cylindrical paint can, wherein said device is adapted to be used with said standard rigid, cylindrical paint can. 28. The device of claim 19, wherein said device is selectively attachable and detachable. 29. A device for pouring a liquid away from a container and gripping the container, comprising: a base having a deformable thermoplastic sealing member;a wall extending upward from said base, said wall defining an interior area of said device;a mouth extending radially outward from said wall;a handle positioned opposite said mouth and being separate from said mouth by a diameter of said opening, said handle being hingedly attached to said wall and adapted to pivot back and forth relative to said container when said device is in use; a plurality of projections extending from said handle, said projections cooperating with said base to secure said container when said device is in use, whereby when said handle is secured to said base, said handle facilitates the flow of liquid along the diameter in the direction of said mouth and over said mouth.