David L Kesling

US Patent:

20040173627, Sep 9, 2004

Filed:

Mar 4, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/379253

Inventors:

David Kesling - LaPorte IN, US

International Classification:

B65D025/10

US Classification:

220/756000

Abstract:

A bail holder for a container, such as a paint can, includes a planar body having an upper portion engaging the bail and a lower portion engaging the upper rim of the can. The upper portion includes a hole and a slot connecting the hole to an edge of the body, thus allowing the bail to be placed in the hole for retention therein. The lower portion of the body includes a notch for engagement with the inner lip of the can, a tab on one side of the notch that engages a channel on the upper side of the rim, and a leg on the other side of the notch extending to the underside of the rim to engage the ridge formed by the bottom of the channel. A hook extending from edge of the body is provided for hanging a paint brush over the can interior.

US Patent:

20070076519, Apr 5, 2007

Filed:

Oct 4, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/243404

Inventors:

David Kesling - LaPorte IN, US

International Classification:

B01F 15/00

US Classification:

366129000

Abstract:

An apparatus for stabilizing a container during mixing includes a base platform, an engagement arm and a brace member. The engagement arm is pivotally attached to the base platform via a hinge. Additionally, the engagement arm includes two components hingably affixed together. The brace member is located opposite the engagement arm and includes a receiving portion directed toward the engagement arm for receiving the container to be stabilized. During mixing, an operator applies a force downward on the engagement arm, generally with a foot, thereby retaining the container between the engagement arm and the brace member. The contents of the container may then be stirred without the operator having to straddle the container.