Aerosol can having high friction surface coating

Abstract

A handheld can, such as an aerosol can, having a high friction surface thereon to improve a user’s grip on the can. The high friction surface is grippy or tacky, but not sticky, and does not attract dirt, dust, and other debris thereto. The high friction surface retains its coefficient of friction under wet conditions and over extended use. The coating can be on at least the top 25% of the length of the can, in relation to the applicator nozzle. An example of a suitable material to form the high friction coating is a water-based polyurethane, optionally with a filler.

1 . A metal can having a metal cylindrical body and a first end with a dispenser nozzle thereon, the body comprising an exterior surface having a polymeric high friction coating proximate the first end that occupies at least 25% of a length of the body from the first end. 
     
     
         2 . The can of  claim 1 , wherein the can is an aerosol can. 
     
     
         3 . The can of  claim 1 , wherein the polymeric high friction coating has a thickness of no more than 0.005 inch. 
     
     
         4 . The can of  claim 1 , wherein the polymeric high friction coating is present as a pattern on the exterior surface of the body. 
     
     
         5 . The can of  claim 4 , wherein the pattern is a series of lines. 
     
     
         6 . The can of  claim 1 , wherein the polymeric high friction coating comprises polyurethane. 
     
     
         7 . The can of  claim 1 , wherein the polymeric high friction coating occupies at no more than 50% of the length of the can body from the first end. 
     
     
         8 . The can of  claim 1 , wherein the polymeric high friction coating is tacky and not sticky. 
     
     
         9 . The can of  claim 1 , wherein the polymeric high friction coating is hydrophobic.