Patent ID: 8439053
Filing Date: 2013-05-14
Classification: B44D

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for cleaning and storing painting tools comprising: a bucket member having a bottom wall and a side wall extending vertically from said bottom wall to an upper periphery wherein said side wall surrounds an open cavity; a manifold nested within said bucket member and substantially bifurcating said open cavity into a first volume within said manifold and a second volume between said side wall and said manifold, wherein said manifold extends vertically between an upper end disposed closer to said upper periphery than said bottom wall and a lower end disposed closer to said bottom wall than said upper periphery; at least one retaining member projecting into said second volume from one of said side wall and said manifold, said at least one retaining member being mounted on one of said side wall and said manifold and is one of a hook, a clamp, and a pin; and at least one drain extending through one of said bottom wall and said side wall; at least one aperture placing said first and second volumes in fluid communication with one another; a splash guard projecting vertically from said side wall about less than all of said upper periphery, and a handle defined by an aperture in an upper portion of said splash guard; at least one wheel supporting said bucket member for movement; and the manifold being affixed to said bucket member and having a dispersion tube mounted therein.