Multifunction pouring spout with handle

Abstract

An inventive pouring spout that is selectively attachable to a container and fitted to the opening of the container with which it is used. In a preferred embodiment, the pouring spout is fitted to the dimensions of a one-quart container and includes a wall, a sealing member, a mouth and a handle, the mouth and handle extending from the wall. The handle includes a plurality of upwardly extending projections adapted to securely engage the bottom rim of the container. Furthermore, thermoplastic material is applied at the handle area forming a handle cover that is comfortable and easy to grip. Thermoplastic material is also preferably utilized in the construction of the sealing member for forming a seal between the spout and opening of the container.

1 . A handle device for gripping a container and pouring fluid out of said container when said device is engaged to said container, comprising: 
 a spout;    a wall having an inner surface and an outer surface and a base, said wall continuing around an interior of said device and said spout extending radially outward from said wall;    a handle having a top end and a bottom end, said handle extending from said wall at said top end of said handle; and    clamping means for engaging said device to said container located at said base of said wall and at said bottom end of said handle;    wherein said device is selectively attachable and detachable from said container.    
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1 , said device further comprising a sealing member at said base of said wall for forming a seal between said device and an opening of said container when said device is engaged to said container.  
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 2 , further comprising an attachment means located at said base of said wall for engaging said device at an opening of said container.  
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 3 , wherein said second attachment means comprises a locking lip located along said outer surface of said wall, said lip capable of engaging a rim of said container.  
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 1 , where the sealing member comprises a thermoplastic elastomer.  
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 1 , where the sealing member comprises rubber.  
   
   
       7 . The device of  claim 1 , where the handle comprises a thermoplastic elastomer.  
   
   
       8 . The device of  claim 1 , where the handle comprises rubber.  
   
   
       9 . The device of  claim 1 , where the handle comprises a soft cover.  
   
   
       10 . The device of  claim 1 , where the handle extends from said wall at a location opposite said location of said spout.  
   
   
       11 . The device of  claim 1 , where the handle is integrally molded to said wall of said device.  
   
   
       12 . The device of  claim 1 , said clamping means comprising at least one upwardly extending projection at said bottom end of said handle which is adapted to engage said device to a rim of said container.  
   
   
       13 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more magnets located on said wall for retaining a paint brush.  
   
   
       14 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said fluid is paint and said container is a standard rigid, cylindrical paint can, wherein said device is adapted to be used with said standard rigid, cylindrical paint can.  
   
   
       15 . The device of  claim 1 , said device further comprising a protruding wiping surface extending inwardly from said wall, said surface primarily used for removing fluid from a brush when said brush is drawn against said protruding wiping surface.  
   
   
       16 . The device of  claim 15 , wherein said protruding wiping surface is substantially flat and has a substantially straight edge.  
   
   
       17 . The device of  claim 16 , wherein said protruding wiping surface slopes downward toward an interior of said container.  
   
   
       18 . A pour spout comprising: 
 a central opening;    a wall having an exterior surface and an interior surface, and an upper edge and a lower edge, said wall proceeding around said central opening, and said lower edge of said wall being fitted to an opening of a container;    a mouth constructed to facilitate the flow of liquid out of a container primarily at said mouth, said mouth extending outwardly from said wall and away from said central opening, thereby intending to encourage liquid to exit at said mouth when said container is tilted in a general direction of said mouth;    a handle connected to said wall; and    attachment means on said handle for securing said spout to said container.    
   
   
       19 . The pour spout of  claim 18 , where the handle includes an overlay comprised of a thermoplastic elastomer.  
   
   
       20 . The pour spout of  claim 18 , where the handle includes an overlay comprised of rubber.  
   
   
       21 . The pour spout of  claim 18 , further comprising a sealing member located at said lower edge of said wall.  
   
   
       22 . The pour spout of  claim 18 , said attachment means on said handle comprising at least one projection adapted to engage a bottom rim of said container.  
   
   
       23 . A pour spout adapted to be used with a standard rigid, cylindrical one-quart paint container having an opening and a bottom, said pour spout comprising: 
 an inner aperture;    a wall having an upper edge, a lower edge and a middle area, said wall extending around said inner aperture;    a mouth to facilitate the flow of paint out of said container, said mouth forming a portion of said wall; and    a handle extending from said wall, said handle adapted to securely engage the bottom of said container.    
   
   
       24 . The spout of  claim 23 , further comprising a sealing member located at said lower edge of said wall for forming a seal between said spout and said container at said opening of said container.  
   
   
       25 . The spout of  claim 23 , further comprising a sealing member located at said middle area of said wall for forming a seal between said spout and said container at said opening of said container.  
   
   
       26 . A pour spout used in conjunction with pouring liquids from an opening of a container having a bottom rim comprising: 
 a mouth;    a wall having an upper edge, a lower edge and a middle area, said mouth being connected to said wall;    a handle having a bottom end, said handle extending from said wall;    first and second locking means, said first locking means located at said wall and selectively securing said spout at said opening of said container, and said second locking means located at said bottom end of said handle and selectively securing said spout at said bottom rim of said container; and    an aperture substantially aligned with said opening of said container when said spout is selectively secured at an opening thereof.    
   
   
       27 . The spout of  claim 26 , where the handle comprises a soft cover.  
   
   
       28 . The spout of  claim 27 , where the soft cover comprises a thermoplastic material.  
   
   
       29 . The spout of  claim 27 , where the soft cover comprises rubber.  
   
   
       30 . The spout of  claim 26 , where the mouth extends radially outward from said wall.  
   
   
       31 . The spout of  claim 26 , further comprising a wiping surface for removing paint from a paint brush.  
   
   
       32 . The spout of  claim 26 , further comprising an exposed magnet at said wall for holding a paint brush.  
   
   
       33 . The spout of  claim 26 , further comprising a sealing member located at said lower edge of said wall.  
   
   
       34 . The spout of  claim 26 , further comprising a sealing member located at said middle area of said wall.  
   
   
       35 . A pouring apparatus for use in conjunction with pouring liquid out of a container having a bottom edge comprising: 
 a passageway from which said liquid flows;    an inner cavity having a lateral periphery;    a wall having a lower edge and bordering said periphery of said inner cavity and forming a contour of said passageway;    a handle having a bottom end, said handle being connected to said wall; and    attaching means to selectively attach said apparatus to said container at said lower edge of said wall and at said bottom end of said handle.    
   
   
       36 . The apparatus of  claim 35 , wherein said container is a one-gallon paint can.  
   
   
       37 . The apparatus of  claim 35 , wherein said container is a one-quart paint can.  
   
   
       38 . The apparatus of  claim 35 , wherein said container is a one-liter paint can.  
   
   
       39 . The apparatus of  claim 35 , wherein said container is a one-pint paint can.  
   
   
       40 . The apparatus of  claim 35 , where the handle comprises a soft cover member.  
   
   
       41 . The apparatus of  claim 40 , where the soft cover member comprises a slip-resistant material.  
   
   
       42 . The apparatus of  claim 35 , said attaching means comprising a sealing member at said lower edge of wall.  
   
   
       43 . The apparatus of  claim 35 , said attaching means comprising an elevation and a pin at said bottom end of said handle, said elevation and pin adapted to engage said bottom edge of said container wherein said bottom edge is positioned and secured between said elevation and said pin.  
   
   
       44 . The apparatus of  claim 35 , said attaching means being located at said bottom end of said handle and positioned beneath said container when said handle is engaged to said container.