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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 10, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 03, 2013
Applicant:
Ips Corporation, Durham, NC (US);
Inventors:
Terry R. McPherson, Mebane, NC (US);
Jack D. Roach, Durham, NC (US);
Steven R Cole, Collierville, TN (US);
Assignee:
IPS Corporation, Durham, NC (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A46B 11/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An improved device for use as a lid with integral handle for attachment to a can, the lid portion having two concentric sets of threads to engage a container having one of two spout diameters, an applicator or swab being adapted to extend from the handle in which it is situated, the extension distance of the swab being adjustable within the handle, the swab being useful as an applicator for applying liquid coatings, solvents, adhesives, or other materials. The invention also includes a variety of attachments for use with the lid and handle.