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Patent IT-BZ960032-A1 (IT)
IPC: B21C37/15
Filed: 1996-06-26
Abstract: The drawing gap is formed between the peripheries of two rollers (4,6) on parallel shafts in a common plane. The number and shape of the gaps are such that no stress is generated during formation of the flat cross-section. One roller (4) in each pair can have flanges, between which the other roller (6) protrudes part-way. The pairs of roller shafts (3,5) can be accommodated in supports (2) in a frame (1). One or more subsequent presses can also be provided, gradually converting the pipe in a flat cross-section.
Patent IT-GE940105-A1 (IT)
Title: Macchina operatrice atta ad utilizzare bobine di nastro di materiale in particolare macchina confezionatrice e per l'imballaggio di
Inventor: SPADA WALTER
IPC: B25J15/08
Filed: 1994-09-16
Abstract: L'invenzione ha per oggetto una macchina operatrice che è atta ad utilizzare bobine di nastro di materiale, in particolare una macchina confezionatrice e per l'imballaggio di sigarette, o simili, in cui le unità operative sono previste almeno in parte su un lato (101) della macchina (1), detto lato anteriore. Secondo l'invenzione, sul lato opposto (201) a quello anteriore (101), ovvero a quello provvisto almeno in parte delle unità operative che utilizzano il nastro di materiale (2'), sono previsti dei mezzi di alimentazione (9, 12, 13, 14, 15) delle bobine (2) nuove di nastro e di scarico dei nuclei (102) vuoti delle bobine, a e da mezzi trasferitori (5) delle bobine (2) e dei nuclei (102), i quali mezzi trasferitori (5) sono sopportati spostabili automaticamente dal detto lato posteriore (201) al detto lato anteriore (101) e viceversa, attraverso almeno un corrispondente passaggio (4) sostanzialmente trasversale ai detti lati (101, 201) della macchina operatrice (1).
Patent IT-MI911434-A1 (IT)
Inventor: TOSI GIAMPIETRO
IPC: H01H11/00
Filed: 1991-05-24
Abstract: A compact device for the manual control of operating switches, comprising a handle (11) mountable on a wall of switchgear containing a switch operated by rotating a rod (20) provided with projecting elements (21) which is able to be removably connected to an inner portion of the handle and is rotatably associated with a baseplate (12), the rod being rotatable from a position in which internal electrical contacts are open and in which it can be released from the handle, to a position in which the internal electrical contacts are closed and in which it is locked to the handle. Within the body of the handle there is provided an aperture (19) arranged to receive the rod and the projecting elements, on the baseplate there being positioned an elastic (35) element which is aligned with the aperture and with the extensions provided in the handle when the baseplate is in a first position, and is superposed on and engaged with the rod and the projecting elements contained in the extensions when in a second position. The baseplate is recessed and is closable by a cover element which is also provided with an aperture for the passage of the rod and the projecting elements. <IMAGE>
Patent IT-MI920784-A1 (IT)
Inventor: PREVIERO FLAVIO
IPC: B03B5/28
Filed: 1992-04-01
Abstract: Equipment for the separation of small-sized material comprising a separation tank (1) which can be filled with liquid up to a predetermined level (L), a hydraulic cyclone device (3) for feeding material together with a conveying liquid into the tank (1) below said predetermined level at a pressure greater than that existing in the inlet area due to the weight of the mass of liquid contained in the tank and a first and second means for ejecting material from the tank (21, 24) positioned at said predetermined level and at the bottom of the tank (1) respectively for the removal of material having lower and higher specific weight respectively than that of the liquid contained in the tank.
Patent IT-MI951342-A1 (IT)
Title: Procedimento di produzione di un pannello multistrato di compensato  particolarmente per interni e pannello ottenuto con detto procedimento
Inventor: ARRIGHETTI GIANMICHELE
IPC: B27D/
Filed: 1995-06-23
Abstract: Un procedimento di produzione di un pannello multistrato di compensato (30), particolarmente per interni, comprende una fase di incollaggio (7) di fogli di legno mediante una composizione adesiva comprendente una carica riciclata formata da residui di una composizione adesiva recuperata da un precedente ciclo produttivo.Un pannello ottenuto da detto procedimento, comprende fogli di legno (31) incollati mediante uno strato intermedio (32) formato da composizione adesiva comprendente una carica riciclata formata da residui di una composizione adesiva recuperata da un precedente ciclo produttivo. (Fig. 1)
Patent IT-MI992191-A1 (IT)
Inventor: MACCIONI RAFFAELE
IPC: A47J43/10
Filed: 1999-10-19
Abstract: Method and appliance for the preparation of creamy food products, particularly pastry creams, white sauces (bèchamelles) and similar products, providing for submitting to cooking a mass of creamy mixture by the contribution of heat to the same mass conveying into the mass of creamy mixture a cooking fluid, contemporaneously providing for mixing the mass of creamy mixture. <IMAGE>   <IMAGE>
Patent IT-MO950056-A1 (IT)
Title: Sistema per il funzionamento a canne binate di un'arma da fuoco  automatica
Inventor: NOSTRINI MAURO
IPC: F41C/
Filed: 1995-04-07
Abstract: L'oggetto dell'invenzione si riassume in un sistema per il tiro automatico e non, quale combinazione di due gruppi appaiati canna/otturatore di tipo tradizionale, uno dei quali, detto principale, può condizionare i movimenti del secondo, detto secondario. Ciò viene ottenuto a mezzo di un opportuno meccanismo di interconnessione tra i due gruppi, in modo da verificarne il reciproco sfasamento di funzionamento pari o prossimo all'entità di una corsa di ciascuno dei due otturatori. L'alimentazione delle munizioni potrà essere effettuata mediante due distinti caricatori, come da un unico caricatore a due distinti scomparti affiancati.
Patent IT-PR960005-A1 (IT)
Title: Macchina ospezionatrice lineare di contenitori vuomacchina ospezionatrice lineare di contenitori vuoti e procedimento di  ispezione                   ti e procedimento di  ispezione
Inventor: LOTTICI MARCO LOTTICI MARCO
IPC: B65G/
Filed: 1996-02-12
Abstract: L'impianto di concentrazione sotto vuoto prevede un dispositivo evaporatore a serpentino rotante il cui albero di rotazione supporta almeno due serpentini (18) e (18a) che si sviluppano a partire dai fondi bombati verso l'interno, lo scarico di ciascun serpentino è previsto in corrispondenza della zona di ingresso degli stessi.Lo scarico del prodotto concentrato è previsto al centro di un barilotto che supporta l'albero rotante.
Patent IT-RM960135-A1 (IT)
Title: Procedimento ed apparecchio per ricoprire un rivestimento disattivo di un catalizzatore
Inventor: ZAHN WOLFGANG
IPC: B01J38/68
Filed: 1996-02-28
Abstract: Uso dellinterferone alfa umano naturale per la preparazione di un medicamento da somministrare per via perorale in cui le dosi sono comprese tra 100 UI e 500 UI al giorno, per la terapia delle epatiti virali. E anche descritta una composizione farmaceutica per somministrazione perorale comprendente interferone alfa umano naturale ad una concentrazione compresa tra 100 UI/ml 500 UI/ml.
Patent IT-TO960125-A1 (IT)
Title: Dispositivo per regolare l'inclinazione di una testa di scavo per la  costruzione di diaframmi in cemento.
Inventor: GALDINI VILLA FILIPPO
IPC: E02F3/47
Filed: 1996-02-26
Abstract: Si dice una valvola di regolazione idraulica ad acqua con un dispositivo di strozzamento presentante un elemento di strozzamento (20), il quale è formato come stantuffo e coopera con un elemento coniugato (8) essenzialmente cavo-cilindrico. Per poter fare funzionare una siffatta valvola di regolazione anche con acqua, cioè un liquido non lubrificante con basso punto di ebollizione, elemento di strozzamento (20) penetra con una estremità (29) nell'elemento coniugato (8). Distribuite in direzione periferica, più aperture (30) formanti un percorso di flusso attraverso la zona di sovrapposizione tra l'elemento di strozzamento (20) e l'elemento coniugato (8) sono previste nell'elemento di strozzamento (20) o nell'elemento coniugato (9) e, distribuita in direzione periferica, è prevista una disposizione di tasche di pressione (33), la quale si trova in collegamento di liquido con le aperture (30) ed è situata almeno parzialmente nella zona di sovrapposizione.(fig. 1).
Patent IT-VI910146-A1 (IT)
Title: Sistema esperto per l'analisi dei bilanci aziendali.
Inventor: BATTILANA ENNIO MARIO
Filed: 1991-09-18
Abstract: Sistema software applicabile nella gestione delle pratiche di concessione del credito bancario e nella valutazione economico/finanziaria delle imprese industriali e non.Il sistema sfruttando una particolare tecnologia della cosiddette intelligenza artificiale, redige automaticamente, sotto forma verbale, un rapporto di analisi finanziaria.
Patent NO-20130676-A1 (NO)
Title: Notlinløfter
Inventor: BRATTLAND EINAR
IPC: A01K61/60
Filed: 2013-05-14
Abstract: Notlinløfter (11) for oppløfting av notlin (27) i fiskemerd, omfattende en bærbar og flyttbar, fortrinnsvis batteridrevet, enhet som er innrettet til, via et første festeorgan (12), løsbart å festes til et horisontalt rekkverk (23) på en bærestruktur (25) som holder notlinet (27) idet notlinløfteren omfatter en snelle (13) med snor (14) og krok (15) festet til snora, samt motor (16) innrettet til å snelle inn snora (14).
Patent NO-20130862-A1 (NO)
Title: Anvendelse av lufenuron eller et salt derav til beskyttelse av laks mot fiskelus
Inventor: BLASER DAVID
IPC: A23K1/16
Filed: 2013-06-20
Abstract: Den foreliggende oppfinnelsen angår anvendelsen av lufenuron til kontrollering av fiskelus hos en fiskepopulasjon, som omfatter å mate fiskepopulasjonen med lufenuron ifølge et spesifikt regime som lagt fremt i beskrivelsen og i kravene. Fremgangsmåten er spesielt egnet for behandling av laks og tilveiebringer langvarig virksom beskyttelse mot fiskelus i havet.
Patent PE-20000342-A1 (PE)
Title: Bacteria para producir acido l-glutamico y metodo para la produccion del acido l-glutamico
Inventor: IZUI HIROSHI
IPC: C12P13/14
Filed: 1999-03-18
Abstract: SE REFIERE A UN MICROORGANISMO DEL GENERO ENTEROBACTER O SERRATIA EN PARTICULAR ENTEROBACTER AGGLOMERANS O SERRATIA LIQUEFACIENCE, QUE TIENEN CAPACIDAD PARA PRODUCIR ACIDO L-GLUTAMICO AL AUMENTAR LA ACTIVIDAD DE LA ENZIMA QUE CATALIZA UNA REACCION PARA LA BIOSINTESIS DE ACIDO GLUTAMICO, PUDIENDO SER LA ENZIMA CITRATO SINTASA, FOSFOENOLPIRUVATO CARBOXILASA Y GLUTAMATO DESHIDROGENASA; EL MICROORGANISMO DISMINUYE O ES DEFICIENTE EN LA ACTIVIDAD DE LA ALFA-CETOGLUTARATO DESHIDROGENASA LA QUE CATALIZA UNA RAMIFICACION DE LA REACCION A PARTIR DE UNA TRAYECTORIA PARA LA BIOSINTESIS DEL ACIDO L-GLUTAMICO CON LO QUE SE EVITA O DISMINUYE LA PRODUCCION DE UN COMPUESTO DIFERENTE AL ACIDO GLUTAMICO
Patent PE-57597-A1 (PE)
Title: Sustrato portador tratado con emulsion inversa de elevada fase interna de agua elaborado con un emulsionante de organopolisiloxano polioxialquileno
Inventor: MACKEY LARRY NEIL
IPC: C08J3/03
Filed: 1996-04-26
Abstract: QUE COMPRENDE: A) UN PORTADOR QUE ES UNA TELA DE PAPEL, B) UNA EMULSION AGUA EN LIPIDO QUE SE APLICA AL PORTADOR Y QUE CONSTA DE: I) UNA FASE LIPIDA SOLIDIFICADA CONTINUA DE APROXIMADAMENTE DE 2% A 60% QUE CONTIENE UN MATERIAL LIPIDO CEROSO SELECCIONADO DEL GRUPO FORMADO POR CERA ANIMAL, VEGETAL, MINERAL, SINTETICA Y COMBINACIONES DE ESTAS, QUE TIENE UN PUNTO DE FUNDICION DE 40�C A 80�C APROXIMADAMENTE, II) UNA FASE DE AGUA INTERNA DISPERSADA EN LA FASE LIPIDA, ENTRE 39% Y 97% APROXIMADAMENTE, Y III) UNA CANTIDAD DE UN EMULSIONANTE DE ORGANOPOLISILOXANO-POLIOXIALQUILENO CAPAZ DE FORMAR LA EMULSION CUANDO LA FASE LIPIDA ESTA EN UN ESTADO FLUIDO. EL ARTICULO CONTIENE ADICIONALMENTE, UN SURFACTANTE DETERGENTE CON UN VALOR DE BALANCE HIDROFILOLIPOFILO ENTRE 10 Y 25 APROXIMADAMENTE Y GLICERINA SE USA PARTICULARMENTE EN TOALLITAS LIMPIADORAS DE APARIENCIA MOJADA QUE SON UTILES PARA ELIMINAR SUCIOS PERIANALES
Patent PE-32799-A1 (PE)
Title: Nuevo derivado del acido aminobutirico para la proteccion de enfermedades fungosas
Inventor: COHEN YIGAL
IPC: C07C237/36
Filed: 1997-12-23
Abstract: COMPUESTO CARACTERIZADO PORQUE TIENE LA FORMULA (I), DONDE: A) R1 Y R2 SON INDEPENDIENTEMENTE HIDROGENO, ALQUILO C1-C8, FENILO Y FENIL ALQUILO C1-C4; B) R3 ES C1-C23 LINEAL O RAMIFICADO O UN ALQUILO CICLICO O ALQUENILO; ALCOXIALQUILO; ALQUILO HALOGENADO, FENILO, O BENCILO; FENIL ALQUILO; C) R4 Y R5 SON INDEPENDIENTEMENTE HIDROGENO O ALQUILO C1-C8; D) R6 ES HIDROGENO, C1-C8 ALQUILO; C2-C8 ALCANOILO; FENIL ALQUILO C1-C4, BENZOILO DONDE LA MITAD FENILO ESTA OPCIONALMENTE SUSTITUIDO POR UNO O MAS ATOMOS DE HIDROGENO O GRUPOS ALQUILO ALCOXICARBONILO C2-C8; CONHR8 DONDE R8 ES HIDROGENO, ALQUILO C1-C8, FENILO, FENIL ALQUILO C1-C4, FENIL ALCOXICARBONILO C2-C4; E) R7 ES BENCENOSULFONILO O BENZOILO OPCIONALMENTE SUSTITUIDO POR UNO O MAS HALOGENOS, GRUPOS ALQUILO, GRUPOS AMINO O GRUPOS ALCOXI, O TIOFENO CARBONILO; F) X ES O o NH Y SALES DE ESTOS, Y EL CULTIVO ES SELECCIONADO DE TOMATES, PATATAS, CEREALES, PEPINOS, MELONES Y VIDES
Patent PL-290759-A1 (PL)
Title: Method of reinforcing a silicon form with melted metal, a silicon form
IPC: B22C9/20
Filed: 1991-06-20
Abstract: The mould (4) comprises, at each stage, several impressions (31) fed via runners (32A 32B) connected to the casting pool (28) via at least one intermediate channel (30A, 30B). All the runners fed by one and the same intermediate channel emerge in the same impression. Application to the moulding of thin-wall castings having an elongated shape. <IMAGE>
Patent PL-291764-A1 (PL)
Title: Method of concentrating dilluted acid in a three-stage evaportation system with vacuum-forced circulation
IPC: C01B17/88
Filed: 1991-09-18
Abstract: The process of concentrating a dilute sulfuric acid in a three-stage vacuum evaporation plant includes feeding an entry dilute sulfuric acid to a first evaporation stage of a vacuum evaporation plant to form an overhead vapor (6), withdrawing a finally concentrated sulfuric acid from the third evaporation stage (3), using steam or the overhead vapor (6) of the first evaporation stage as a heating fluid in the three-stage vacuum evaporation plant, maintaining the entry dilute sulfuric acid under a pressure of 0.4 to 0.7 bar and at a temperature of 80 DEG  to 120 DEG  C. in the first evaporation stage (1), maintaining the partially concentrated sulfuric acid under a pressure of 0.02 to 0.06 bar and at a temperature of 50 DEG  to 90 DEG  C. in the second evaporation stage (2), maintaining the further concentrated sulfuric acid under a pressure of 0.02 to 0.06 bar and at a temperature of 80 DEG  to 120 DEG  C. in the third evaporation stage (3), and condensing overhead vapors (8,8a) formed in the second and third evaporation stages. Each evaporation stage (1,2,3) includes an evaporation vessel (1b,2b,3b) and a connected recycle line including a shell-tube heat exchanger (1a,2a,3a) and pump. The process also includes continuously feeding about 30 to 95% of the entry dilute sulfuric acid (4) to the first evaporation vessel in the first evaporation stage (1) and continuously feeding the balance of the entry dilute sulfuric acid to the second evaporation vessel in the second evaporation stage (2).
Patent PL-292900-A1 (PL)
Title: Fooder composition, method of preparing it as well as method of increasing the weight gaining rate and improving fodder utilization
IPC: A23K1/16
Filed: 1991-12-20
Abstract: The subject matter of the invention are compositions which contain 1 or more substituted N-[phenyl-(thioxomethyl)]-morpholine derivative(s) of the general formula <CHEM>  wherein   R1   represents methoxy or hydrogen and R   stands for methyl or R and R1   each denotes hydrogen or R1   stands for hydrogen and R   represents ethyl, and/or acid addition salt(s) thereof as active ingredient(s) in admixture with 1 or more inert solid and/or liquid carriers(s) and/or diluent(s) and optionally 1 or more additive(s) generally used in the production of fodder additives and fodders. A further aspect of the invention is concerned with the use of the above compounds and compositions. These exhibit useful weight-gain increasing and fodder-utilization improving effects.
Patent PL-319109-A1 (PL)
Title: Method of continuously casting stainless austenitic steel strip on one or between two moving recessed permanent continuous casting mould walls and apparatus therefor
Inventor: PARADIS PHILIPPE
IPC: B22D11/10
Filed: 1997-03-21
Abstract: Austenitic stainless steel is continuously cast to form a thin band on one or between two moving walls with dimpled surfaces and under a blanket of inert gas of controlled composition which is at least partly soluble in the steel, the dimples being interconnected and having diameters 100-1500, preferably 700-1500 mu m and depth 20-150, preferably 80-120 mu m. The steel comprises (wt.%): 17.0-20.0 chromium, 8.0-10.5 nickel and up to 0.08 carbon, 1 silicon, 2 manganese, 0.045 phosphorous and 0.030 sulphur.The ratio A/B is over 1.55, preferably 1.55-1.70, where A=%Cr+1.37 %molybdenum+1.5 %Si+2 %niobium+3 %titanium and B=%Ni+0.31 %Mn+22 %C+14.2 %nitrogen+%copper.   Also claimed is a casting device comprising one or two cooled moving walls having said dimples and with a system for controlling the atmosphere therein.
Patent PL-347123-A1 (PL)
Title: Method of and apparatus for monitoring air supply in a glassware production machine
Inventor: WACKE ROBERT S
IPC: C03B9/38
Filed: 2001-04-19
Abstract: Apparatus for monitoring application of air through a dual-stage blowhead (18) to blow mold a container includes a first solenoid valve (32) for applying final blow air through a blowhead to a container in a mold (12, 14) and a second solenoid valve (34) for applying finish cooling air through the blowhead around the finish of the container in the mold. Electronic circuitry (36) is coupled to the first and second solenoid valves for detecting timing of application of first and second electrical valve control signals to the valves. Air pressure sensors (40, 42) are operatively coupled to the first and second solenoid valves for generating associated electrical signals indicative of timing of application of air by the first and second solenoid valves to the blowhead. Electronic compare logic (38) is responsive to the timing of the valve control signals relative to the sensor signals for indicating operating condition of the valve, preferably by comparing timing of the valve control signals to timing of the sensor signals to indicate malfunction or potential malfunction at the valves. <IMAGE>
Patent PL-353029-A1 (PL)
Title: Sieving device for solid material and a method for sieving solid material
Inventor: WERDINIG HELMUT
IPC: B07B1/18
Filed: 1999-05-17
Abstract: The screening device uses a rod (8) which is wound into a spiral (10). It is rotated is fed into the interior of the spiral, e.g. via a rotary feed drum (2) with the spiral attached to it at one end. The rotary feed drum may be inclined to the horizontal, with the spiral attached to its lower end. The axis of the spiral may be curved downwards due to the spiral weight.
Patent PL-354142-A1 (PL)
Title: Bioreactor for fermenting solids
Inventor: HOLKER UDO
IPC: B09B3/00
Filed: 2000-09-13
Abstract: The invention relates to bioreactor for fermenting solid substrates, comprising a fermentation vessel (2), a device for feeding bioreactive substances and a nozzle arrangement in the fermentation vessel (2). The invention is characterized in that a nozzle arrangement (10, 20) consisting of a plurality of pipes (14, 24) which project into the reaction chamber (49) of the fermentation vessel (2) in parallel and which are provided with nozzles (16, 28) is situated in the fermentation vessel (2). The invention also relates to a method for aerobically fermenting solids. A reaction medium containing these solids is mixed using a compressed gas (48) which is guided into the reaction mixture from above.
Patent PL-356659-A1 (PL)
Title: A device and a method for thermal treatment
Inventor: WENNBERG MIKAEL
IPC: B22D17/20
Filed: 2001-04-17
Abstract: A device and a method for thermal treatment at a casting process, wherein objects (14,20) are formed in a casting machine (50), which comprises a divisible forming tool (10,11) with a casting space (40) enclosed therein, designed to be filled by a liquid casting material (30). The device comprises a treatment tool (1,21) comprising at least one treatment surface (3) arranged to, in its form, at least partially be similar to the casting space (40), and a treatment tool (1,21) comprises means (7) arranged to connect an object (14,20) formed in a casting space (40) to the treatment tool (1,21), and that the device is arranged to carry out thermal treatment of said object (14,20) outside the casting machine (50).
Patent PL-361306-A1 (PL)
Title: Cooling element
Inventor: SAARINEN RISTO
IPC: F27D1/12
Filed: 2001-10-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a cooling element, in particular to be used in connection with furnaces and the like related to metal production processes, said element comprising a housing ( 1 ) provided with a channel system ( 2 ) for cooling water circulation. At least part of the cooling element surface that may get into contact with molten metal is made of steel.
Patent PL-363715-A1 (PL)
Title: Isocyanic compositions and use thereof in the preparation of expanded polyurethanes with improved fire behaviour
Inventor: SAM FELIX OKON
IPC: C08G18/12
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: An isocyanic composition having an isocyanic functionality of between (15)% and (40)% and containing (5) to (75)% by weight of toluene diisocyanate optionally modified with a polyether polyol, (0) to (30)% by weight of diphenylmethane diisocyanate with a (4),(4)' to isomer content of greater than (40)% by weight, (10) to (70)% by weight of 2,4-toluene diisocyanate, (10) to (30)% by weight of MDI polymer of general formula (I): in which  PHI  represents a phenyl group and n is an integer greater than or equal to (1); and (5) to (30)% by weight of a phosphorus-based flame-retardant additive.
Patent PL-366508-A1 (PL)
Title: A building panel and panel crimping machine
Inventor: MORELLO FREDERICK
IPC: E04B1/32
Filed: 2002-06-18
Abstract: This invention relates to a panel crimping machine including a pair of crimping rollers (1102,1104) offset from one another and located within the panel crimping machine such that when a panel enters the panel crimping machine the curved central portion of the panel (900) passes between the crimping rollers. 
The pair of crimping rollers comprise a male crimping roller (1102) comprising a hub and a plurality of male crimping blades (1110) extending radially from the hub, each of the male crimping blades having a convex profile, and a female crimping roller (1104) comprising a hub and a plurality of female crimping blades (1112) extending radially from the hub, each of the female crimping blades having a concave profile complimentary to the convex profile of the male crimping blades. 
The machine further comprises means for driving the pair of crimping rollers such that the crimping rollers rotate, thereby causing the male crimping blades and the female crimping blades to alternately intersect and crimp the curved central portion of the panel.
Patent PL-366693-A1 (PL)
Title: Paint-can with brushwiper
Inventor: BOOTH PETER
IPC: B44D3/12
Filed: 2002-03-19
Abstract: A large can (1) suitable for containing a brushable coating composition of the type applied at ambient temperatures to surfaces of buildings and which can be comfortably held by an adult hand. One portion of the can contains a re-entrant concavity (32) in its side wall (37) and an adjacent portion contains a waist (36) which extends around the side wall rising vertically relative to the concavity enabling a user to hold the can with a more comfortable grip. The waist and concavity combination can also serve as a means for guiding the user to hold the can in a preferred orientation during painting. <IMAGE>