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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 23, 2008
Filed:
Jul. 09, 2004
Scott G. Manke, Sun Prairie, WI (US);
Mark A. Gilbertson, Prairie du Sac, WI (US);
David N. Woods, Madison, WI (US);
Scott G. Manke, Sun Prairie, WI (US);
Mark A. Gilbertson, Prairie du Sac, WI (US);
David N. Woods, Madison, WI (US);
Masterchem Industries, LLC, Imperial, MI (US);
Abstract
A system for containing paint is disclosed. The system comprises a body between a cover and a base. The system also comprises a handle configured for attachment to the body and selectively configurable between a first position and a second position. The system also comprises a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism comprises a protrusion configured for insertion into a recess of the body. The locking mechanism also comprises a tab of the handle configured for selective insertion into a track of the body. The locking mechanism is configured to inhibit movement of the handle in at least two planes when the handle is in the first position. A method of using a container for paint is also disclosed. A system for containing paint comprising means for locking the handle to the body is also disclosed.