Dual diameter cap with integral and adjustable swab
View Patent ↗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.
1. A lid for attachment to a container having a threaded spout, said lid comprising:
an elongated handle having a hollow interior and open at one end;
a pair of concentric tubular spout engagement portions incorporated into said handle, each of which is provided with internal threads;
wherein the concentric spout engagement portions are inner and outer spout engagement portions, and said outer spout engagement portion is shorter than said inner spout engagement portion such that a lower edge of said inner spout engagement portion extends beyond a lower edge of said outer spout engagement portion by a sufficient dimension to provide clearance for a container rim.
2. A lid according to claim 1 which is unitary molded plastic.
3. A lid according to claim 1 , further comprising a swab holder insertable into said handle, and a swab attachable to said swab holder.
4. A lid according to claim 3 , wherein said swab is selected from the group consisting of: a brush, roller, foam applicator, or dauber.
5. A lid according to claim 3 , wherein said swab holder is retainable in said handle by a press fit.
6. A lid according to claim 1 , further comprising a saw blade and means for removably fixing said saw blade within said handle, said means including a saw blade retainer having receiving holes, and said saw blade being removably fixable onto said saw blade retainer, and said saw blade retainer being adjustable and retainable in said handle.
7. Apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein said saw blade is so arranged on said saw retainer that the teeth of the blade cut only on the push stroke.
8. Apparatus for applying a coating to a substrate, comprising:
a lid having an integral handle for attachment to a can with a threaded spout, said lid having concentric inner and outer tubular spout engagement portions incorporated into said handle, each of which inner and outer spout engagement portion is provided with internal threads to engage a container spout having one of two spout diameters;
said outer spout engagement portion being shorter than said inner spout engagement portion such that a lower edge of said inner spout engagement portion extends beyond a lower edge of said outer spout engagement portion by a sufficient dimension to provide clearance for a can rim;
an applicator or swab removably mounted on an integral shank adapted to be situated in and extend from said handle in which it is situated, the extension distance of the shank and the swab being adjustable within the handle;
said swab being useful as an applicator for applying liquid coatings, solvents, adhesives, or other liquid materials.
9. Apparatus according to claim 8 , wherein said applicator is attached to an elongated shank having a hook at the end opposite the applicator,, an elongated shank retainer is provided with at least two spaced holes or recesses therein for receiving said hook, and said shank retainer is further provided with an elongated groove for situating at least a portion of said shank therein.
10. Apparatus according to claim 9 , wherein said applicator is selected from the group consisting of a brush, roller, foam swab, or dauber.
11. Apparatus according to claim 10 wherein said applicator is a roller journaled for rotation about said shank.