James Alan Keough

US Patent:

6511218, Jan 28, 2003

Filed:

Apr 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/827002

Inventors:

James A. Keough - Howell MI

Assignee:

Dedoes Industries, Inc. - Walled Lake MI

International Classification:

B01F 720

US Classification:

366247, 366347, 366605

Abstract:

A cover assembly is disclosed for a paint can for use with automatic stirring equipment. The paint can includes a tubular cylindrical sidewall and an open top. The cover assembly has a lid dimensioned to overlie the open top of the paint can, and a spout is formed on the lid. A paint stirrer is rotatably mounted to the lid and at least one locking foot removably secures the lid to the paint can when the lid overlies the open top of the paint can. The lid includes a plurality of resilient tabs which engage the outer periphery of the paint can around the top of the paint can to center the lid relative to the paint can.

US Patent:

7431183, Oct 7, 2008

Filed:

Aug 3, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/910133

Inventors:

James A. Keough - Howell MI, US
Alain Krzywdziak - Orleans, FR

Assignee:

Dedoes Industries, Inc. - Walled Lake MI

International Classification:

B65D 51/18
B65D 25/40

US Classification:

222570, 2202561

Abstract:

A cover assembly for a paint can having an annular sidewall and an annular chime extending radially inwardly from the sidewall adjacent an open end of the can. The cover assembly includes a lid dimensioned to overlie the open end of the can. A conical resilient seal is attached to an underside of the lid. The seal is dimensioned so that, with the lid positioned over the open end of the can and locked to the can, the seal engages an inner annular edge of the chime. A snap-in locking ring detachably secures the seal to the lid.

US Patent:

20090140533, Jun 4, 2009

Filed:

Dec 1, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/949025

Inventors:

Robert Frank Keough - Ypsilanti MI, US
James Douglas Keough - North Wales PA, US

International Classification:

B60R 19/22

US Classification:

293109, 293126

Abstract:

A removable device magnetically attached to a vehicle exterior to guard against dings, dents and scuffs imposed by doors of adjacent vehicles in parking lot environments. The guard incorporates a vinyl covering for added durability and customization potential as well as beveled, ergonomic end caps for improved design aesthetics and efficient placement of the device on the vehicle body.