Paint clean-up container

Abstract

An improved paint clean-up container comprising two nested vessels with a grate disposed in the inner vessel. The outer vessel comprises a bucket with a bottom and sloped sides, with a raised circular portion comprising a circular rib to accommodate and guide the inner vessel into position. The inner vessel also comprises a bucket with a bottom and sloped sides; however the inner vessel also comprises a shelf disposed below the rim for holding the grate. The raised circular portion of the outer vessel holds the inner vessel in a central position, while the shelf of the inner vessel prevents the grate from changing position.

1 . An improved paint clean-up container comprising;
 a. a first vessel comprising a bucket having a container interior and a container bottom, wherein the container bottom further comprises a raised guide for locating a second vessel in the center of the container bottom;   b. a second vessel comprising a bucket having a container interior and a container bottom, wherein the container bottom fits against the raised guide of the first vessel and a shelf disposed along the wall of the vessel;   c. a grate comprising poly ethyl plastic that rests on the shelf of the second vessel, so that any material entering the second vessel must pass through the grate; and   d. a lid that attaches to the top of the second vessel to contain fumes therein.   
     
     
         2 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the secondary vessel holds 5, 55 or 200 gallons of fluid. 
     
     
         3 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein a vacuum pump is used to vacuum out fluid when the container nears capacity 
     
     
         4 . The container of  claim 3 , wherein the grate further comprises a bung for inserting a vacuum tube. 
     
     
         5 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the lid snaps onto the second vessel by means of a pressure fitting. 
     
     
         6 . The container of  claim 5 , wherein the pressure fitting is sufficiently strong to prevent the lit from blowing off the secondary vessel in windy conditions. 
     
     
         7 . The container of  claim 5 , wherein the lid comprises material sufficiently strong to prevent entry of debris into the secondary container. 
     
     
         8 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the lid is attached to the secondary vessel via a cable. 
     
     
         9 . The container of  claim 8 , wherein the cable comprises a plastic coated wire 
     
     
         10 . The container of  claim 9 , wherein the plastic coated wire is held in place by “D” rings pop-riveted to the secondary container and lid by steel rivets. 
     
     
         11 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the shelf is 5 inches lower than the rim of the secondary container to create a splash guard 
     
     
         12 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the poly ethyl grate is manufactured with holes large enough to prevent paint from clogging in the holes. 
     
     
         13 . The container of  claim 2 , wherein the grate for the 5 gallon secondary vessel is 11 inches in diameter, the grate for the 55 gallon secondary vessel is 21 inches in diameter. 
     
     
         14 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the grate comprises a flat shelf area around its perimeter. 
     
     
         15 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the grate comprises handles for easy removal. 
     
     
         16 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the raised guide on the primary vessel comprises a ¾ inch circular rib. 
     
     
         17 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the secondary container can be moved by a drum truck fitted with a 2 inch strap. 
     
     
         18 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the primary container further comprises flat bars or molded pockets at the bottom for lifting by a forklift 
     
     
         19 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein a hose spray nozzle is mounted to the rim of the secondary vessel. 
     
     
         20 . An improved paint clean-up container comprising;
 a. a first vessel comprising a bucket having a container interior and a container bottom, wherein the container bottom further comprises a raised guide for locating a second vessel in the center of the container bottom and flat bars or molded pockets for engaging a forklift under the container;   b. a second vessel comprising a bucket having a container interior and a container bottom, wherein the container bottom fits against the raised guide of the first vessel and a shelf disposed along the wall of the vessel;   c. a grate comprising poly ethyl plastic that rests on the shelf of the second vessel, so that any material entering the second vessel must pass through the grate; and   d. a lid attached to the top of the second vessel via a cable to contain fumes therein.