A combination paint container and tray that includes a container for a supply of a paint product including a base and an upper peripheral closure edge, and a lid constructed and arranged as a paint tray structure having first and opposed second peripheral edge elements. The paint tray has a storage
A combination paint container and tray that includes a container for a supply of a paint product including a base and an upper peripheral closure edge, and a lid constructed and arranged as a paint tray structure having first and opposed second peripheral edge elements. The paint tray has a storage position relative to the container and an opposite use position relative to the container. The paint tray, in the storage position thereof, has the first peripheral edge element for sealed engagement with the upper peripheral closure edge of the container. The paint tray, in the use position thereof, has the opposed second peripheral edge element for positioning on the upper peripheral closure edge of the container. The paint tray, in the use position, is provided with a paint receiving tray surface for receiving a supply of paint.
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1. A combination paint container and tray, comprising: a container for a supply of a paint product including a base and an upper peripheral closure edge;a lid constructed and arranged as a paint tray structure having first and opposed second peripheral edge elements;said paint tray having a storage
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A combination paint container and tray, comprising: a container for a supply of a paint product including a base and an upper peripheral closure edge;a lid constructed and arranged as a paint tray structure having first and opposed second peripheral edge elements;said paint tray having a storage position relative to the container and an opposite use position relative to the container;said paint tray, in the storage position thereof, having the first peripheral edge element for sealed engagement with the upper peripheral closure edge of the container;said paint tray, in the use position thereof, having the opposed second peripheral edge element for positioning on the upper peripheral closure edge of the container;said paint tray, in the use position, having a paint receiving tray surface;wherein, in the storage position thereof, the first peripheral edge element of the paint tray is constructed and arranged for releasable engagement with the upper peripheral closure edge of the container and includes an upright peripheral sidewall;wherein, in the use position thereof, the second peripheral edge element of the paint tray is constructed and arranged for resting engagement on the upper peripheral closure edge of the container; andwherein the paint receiving tray surface includes a slanted surface relative to the upright peripheral sidewall and a flange disposed under the paint receiving tray surface in the use position. 2. The combination of claim 1 wherein, in the storage position thereof, the first peripheral edge element of the paint tray is constructed and arranged for releasable interlocking engagement with the upper peripheral closure edge of the container. 3. The combination of claim 1 wherein the second peripheral edge element is defined by parallel arranged straight sidewalls of the paint tray. 4. The combination of claim 1 wherein the container, adjacent to the upper peripheral closure edge thereof, has a peripheral ledge disposed below the upper peripheral closure edge of the container, and both the first peripheral edge element and the container upper peripheral closure edge are continuous to provide an air tight seal between the container and lid. 5. The combination of claim 1 wherein the first peripheral edge element of the paint tray has a step and a free wall that is disposed inside of the upper peripheral closure edge. 6. A combination paint container and tray, comprising: a container for a supply of a paint product including a base and an upper peripheral closure edge;a lid constructed and arranged as a paint tray structure having first and opposed second peripheral edge elements;said paint tray having a storage position relative to the container and an opposite use position relative to the container;said paint tray, in the storage position thereof, having the first peripheral edge element for sealed engagement with the upper peripheral closure edge of the container;said paint tray, in the use position thereof, having the opposed second peripheral edge element for positioning on the upper peripheral closure edge of the container;said paint tray, in the use position, having a paint receiving tray surface;wherein, in the storage position thereof, the first peripheral edge element of the paint tray is constructed and arranged for releasable interlocking engagement with the upper peripheral closure edge of the container and includes an upright peripheral sidewall;wherein, in the use position thereof, the second peripheral edge element of the paint tray is constructed and arranged for resting engagement on the upper peripheral closure edge of the container;wherein the container, adjacent to the upper peripheral closure edge thereof, has a peripheral ledge disposed below the upper peripheral closure edge of the container, and both the first peripheral edge element and the container upper peripheral closure edge are continuous to provide an air tight seal between the container and lid; and wherein the paint receiving tray surface includes a slanted surface relative to the upright peripheral sidewall and a flange disposed under the paint receiving tray surface in the use position. 7. The combination of claim 6 wherein the flange provides an undersurface that rests on the upper peripheral closure edge of the container. 8. The combination of claim 1 wherein the first peripheral edge element and upper peripheral closure edge have respective facing edge surfaces, and further including a sealing strip that covers the facing edge surfaces to provide an air tight seal about the entire periphery of the paint container and tray. 9. The combination of claim 1 wherein the first peripheral edge element includes a step that is engageable with an end section of the upper peripheral closure edge. 10. The combination of claim 1 including opposed indentation in respective opposed walls defining the container and forming handles for carrying the container. 11. The combination of claim 1 wherein the container is one of square or rectangular in cross-section so as to be able to stack containers more efficiently. 12. A paint apparatus that is comprised of a container for a supply of a paint product including a base and an upper peripheral closure edge and a lid that is constructed and arranged as a paint tray structure having first and opposed second sides with each side having respective first and second peripheral edge elements, said paint tray constructed to assume opposite positions relative to the container including a storage position and an opposite use position in which the tray is re-positioned through 180 degrees, said paint tray, in the storage position thereof, having the first peripheral edge element for sealed engagement with the upper peripheral closure edge of the container, said paint tray, in the use position thereof, having the opposed second peripheral edge element for positioning on the upper peripheral closure edge of the container, said paint tray, in the use position, having a paint receiving tray surface facing away from the container; wherein the first and second peripheral edge elements are defined by respective wall members separated by a tray wall that extends substantially orthogonal to and between the respective wall members and having the paint receiving tray surface on the tray wall, and wherein the paint receiving tray surface includes a slanted surface relative to the wall members. 13. The apparatus of claim 12 wherein, in the storage position thereof, the first peripheral edge element of the paint tray is constructed and arranged for releasable interlocking engagement with the upper peripheral closure edge of the container. 14. The apparatus of claim 12 wherein the second peripheral edge element is defined by parallel arranged straight sidewalls of the paint tray. 15. The apparatus of claim 12 wherein the container, adjacent to the upper peripheral closure edge thereof, has a peripheral ledge disposed below the upper peripheral closure edge of the container, and both the first peripheral edge element and the container upper peripheral closure edge are continuous to provide an air tight seal between the container and lid, and wherein the first peripheral edge element of the paint tray has a step and a free wall that is disposed inside of the upper peripheral closure edge. 16. The apparatus of claim 12 wherein the first peripheral edge element of the paint tray has a step and a free wall that is disposed inside of the upper peripheral closure edge. 17. A paint apparatus that is comprised of a container for a supply of a paint product including a base and an upper peripheral closure edge and a lid that is constructed and arranged as a paint tray structure having first and opposed second sides with each side having respective first and second peripheral edge elements, said paint tray constructed to assume opposite positions relative to the container including a storage position and an opposite use position in which the tray is re-positioned through 180 degrees, said paint tray, in the storage position thereof, having the first peripheral edge element for sealed engagement with the upper peripheral closure edge of the container, said paint tray, in the use position thereof, having the opposed second peripheral edge element for positioning on the upper peripheral closure edge of the container, said paint tray, in the use position, having a paint receiving tray surface facing away from the container, wherein, in the storage position thereof, the first peripheral edge element of the paint tray is constructed and arranged for releasable interlocking engagement with the upper peripheral closure edge of the container and includes an upright peripheral sidewall, wherein, in the use position thereof, the second peripheral edge element of the paint tray is constructed and arranged for resting engagement on the upper peripheral closure edge of the container, wherein the container, adjacent to the upper peripheral closure edge thereof, has a peripheral ledge disposed below the upper peripheral closure edge of the container, and both the first peripheral edge element and the container upper peripheral closure edge are continuous to provide an air tight seal between the container and lid, and wherein the first peripheral edge element of the paint tray has a step and a free wall that is disposed inside of the upper peripheral closure edge, and wherein the paint receiving tray surface includes a slanted surface relative to the upright peripheral sidewall and a flange disposed under the paint receiving tray surface in the use position, and wherein the flange provides an undersurface that rests on the upper peripheral closure edge of the container. 18. The apparatus of claim 12 wherein the first peripheral edge element and upper peripheral closure edge have respective facing edge surfaces, and further including a sealing strip that covers the facing edge surfaces to provide an air tight seal about the entire periphery of the paint container and tray. 19. The apparatus of claim 12 wherein the first peripheral edge element includes a free end that is engageable with a free end of the upper peripheral closure edge. 20. The apparatus of claim 12 including a flange disposed under the paint receiving tray surface in the use position, and wherein the flange provides an undersurface that rests on the upper peripheral closure edge of the container. 21. The apparatus of claim 12 wherein a portion of the tray wall has the slanted surface and another portion thereof has a substantially horizontally disposed surface.
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Miceli David A. ; Miceli Joseph A., Container and closure system.
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