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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 20, 2005
Filed:
Apr. 18, 2003
Adam Armendariz, Buena Park, CA (US);
David Armendariz, Lakewood, CA (US);
John A. Heiser, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (US);
Christopher E. Jones, Del Mar, CA (US);
Adam Armendariz, Buena Park, CA (US);
David Armendariz, Lakewood, CA (US);
John A. Heiser, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (US);
Christopher E. Jones, Del Mar, CA (US);
Masterchem Industries, LLC, Imperial, MO (US);
Abstract
A system for mixing paint and for holding a container of paint having a cover engaging a body is disclosed. The system comprises a rotary mixer comprising a holder configured for receiving the container. The system also comprises a clamp comprising an arm configured to pivot from a first position to a second position and a plate configured for positioning between a first linear position and a second linear position. The plate in the second linear position maintains the engagement of the cover of the container to the body by compression to inhibit leakage of the paint. A method of mixing paint with a rotary mixer is also disclosed.