Patent ID: 9718301
Date: 2017-08-01
CPC Classifications: B32B,B44D

Claim:
1. A dripless paint can and paint can lid, comprising: a cylindrical paint can having an open top end, a closed bottom end, and an upstanding wall vertically extending between said top end and said bottom end; an annular rim connected to said top end; said annular rim including an inner perimeter and an outer perimeter defining an annular channel therebetween; the annular channel having a plurality of apertures separated at regular intervals; a circular lid configured to removably attach to the top end of the paint can, the circular lid having a lower surface, a perimeter defining a lip, and an annular channel disposed between the lower surface and the lip; said annular channel of said lid comprising a plurality of protruding members spaced apart at regular intervals; wherein the protruding members have a uniform width along their length; wherein the width of the protruding members is equal to a close tolerance to a width of the plurality of apertures; and wherein the plurality of protruding members are fixed in positioned relative to the lid; wherein the protruding members are configured to engage the plurality of apertures and the lip is configured to engage the outer perimeter so as to securely fasten the lid around the top end of the paint can.