Device for holding and tilting a container

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10189298
APP PUB NO 20180194162A1
SERIAL NO

15854629

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An apparatus and method for holding a container on the apparatus, whereby the container is adapted to include various liquids, including paint, and to automatically tilt when the liquids in the container are reduced to a pre-determined weight. The apparatus includes a top plate, a hinge assembly, and a bottom plate, whereby the top plate is hingedly coupled to the bottom plate by the hinge assembly. A leg extends outwardly away from the bottom plate, whereby the leg is coplanar with the bottom plate. A hook connected to a top end of a bungee cord extends from a top surface of the top plate, and retaining wall protrudes upwardly from the top plate, whereby the retaining wall extends around at least a portion of a perimeter of the top plate. The container is positioned on the top plate and at least partially enclosed by the retaining wall.

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KAHRA ROBERTBIG BEAR LAKE CA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kahra, Robert Big Bear Lake, US 2 3

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