Patent ID: 8256731

Claim:
An improved device for holding a paint can on an inclined surface, the device comprising: a horizontal support surface; a first support foot extending downward from a front edge of the horizontal support surface; a second support foot extending downward from the front edge of the horizontal support surface; a first block protruding from the horizontal support surface adjacent to the front edge, the first block having a friction enhancing surface on a side facing inward toward the center of the device; a second block protruding from the horizontal support surface adjacent to the front edge and arranged on a radius common to the first block, the second block having a friction enhancing surface on a side facing inward toward the center of the device; a movable armature having biasing means for urging the movable armature forward toward the first and second blocks, the armature further including a friction enhancing surface on a front side of the armature; and a rear-leg assembly extending downward from the horizontal surface at a rear edge, the rear edge being opposite the front edge, the rear-leg assembly pivotally coupled to the horizontal support surface wherein the rear leg assembly being operable in at least a first position; and the armature further comprises a proximal end pivotably coupled to the horizontal support surface at a position adjacent to two intersecting edges, and a distal end having a front face, the front face including a friction enhancing material and whereby the distal end follows a radius defined by the length of the armature from the proximal end's pivotably coupled position to the distal end of the armature, the radius extending toward at least one of the first or second blocks.