Patent ID: 9522568
Filing Date: 2016-12-20
CPC Classification: B44D,B65D

Claim Text:
1. A paint can rim protector for protecting and securely and removably attaching to a rim of a paint can comprising: a. a top surface which is flat, smooth, and inclined towards the center of the paint can; b. a scrape edge disposed at an inner edge of the top surface which cantilevers over an inner edge of the rim of the paint can; c. a rim engagement member attached to the underside of the top surface for engaging the rim of the paint can; and d. a spout attached to the topside of the top surface for pouring paint; e. an indent having a concaved shape formed in the spout to accommodate and facilitate the pouring of a quantity of paint from the paint can via the spout; f. wherein the rim engagement member comprises a circular tab that fits snuggly in a groove of the rim of the paint can for securing the paint can rim protector to the rim of the paint can; g. wherein the paint can rim protector is characterized by a lack of any outer wall for securing the paint can rim protector to the paint can; and h. wherein the paint can rim protector is made from polypropylene.