Patent ID: 6983869

Claim:
A combination pour spout and lid assembly attachable to paint cans and like containers for assisting a user to pour fluid therefrom, said assembly comprising: a pour spout removably attachable to a top opening of the paint can and comprising a lower portion extending radially outwardly from a perimeter thereof, said lower portion having a diameter greater than a diameter of said pour spout, said lower portion comprising a locking ridge extending downwardly and inwardly for engaging an outer edge of the paint can, and a sealing ridge inwardly spaced from said locking ridge and extending downwardly from said lower portion for engaging an inner edge of the paint can; said pour spout further comprising an upper portion monolithically formed with said lower portion and extending upwardly therefrom, said upper portion defining an obliquely shaped lip for directing fluid outwardly and away from the paint can while preventing fluid from contacting the outer edge of the paint can, said upper portion further including a flange portion integral therewith and extending radially outward therefrom, said upper portion having a circumference less than a circumference of said lower portion, said sealing ridge extending about an outer perimeter of said pour spout; said lower portion having a planar top surface horizontally extending away from said top surface and terminating above the outer edge of the paint can; and a lid being sized and shaped to cover said pour spout and effectively prevent fluids from exiting the paint can, said lid having substantially planar top and bottom surfaces and a sidewall portion monolithically formed therewith and extending orthogonally and downwardly therefrom, said sidewall portion including a ridge portion monolithically formed therewith and extending downwardly and inwardly therefrom, said ridge portion being removably securable to said flange portion of said upper portion.