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Abstract

A cover assembly is provided for a paint can. The cover assembly includes a lid which is dimensioned to overlie the open top of the paint can and the lid includes a spout for dispensing paint from the can. Locking feet detachably secure the lid to the paint can chime. The cover assembly further includes a stirring assembly having an elongated shaft which extends through the lid so that a lower end of the shaft is positioned within the interior of the paint can while an upper end of the shaft extends upwardly above the lid. A paddle is secured to the lower end of the shaft so that rotation of the shaft stirs the paint within the paint can. A driven member is secured to the upper end of the shaft and this driven member cooperates with a drive mechanism in a paint can rack. Furthermore, a resilient locking dog is mounted to the driven member which cooperates with transversely extending and axially spaced slots formed along the drive shaft. The cooperation between the locking dog and the shaft slot enables the driven member to be axially manually adjusted by the user and, when positioned to its adjusted actual position, the locking dog locks the driven member to the shaft against axial movement.

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