Booker I Washington

US Patent:

58577726, Jan 12, 1999

Filed:

Dec 11, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/988688

Inventors:

Booker T. Washington - Memphis TN

International Classification:

B01F 720

US Classification:

366243

Abstract:

A lid has a first side, and a second side opposite the first side. The lid is adapted to cover an opening of a paint can such that the second side faces an inside of the paint can. An internally threaded first shaft is mounted to the lid such that the first shaft is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof with respect to the lid. A paddle is connected to the first shaft on the second side of the lid. An externally threaded second shaft is partially received within the first shaft and extends generally perpendicularly outward from the first side of the lid. The first shaft is rotated when the second shaft is translated along the first shaft. In another embodiment, the second shaft is not externally threaded, but is formed from an elongated planar member coiled about a longitudinal axis thereof, and the first shaft has a coiled internal slot configured to receive the second shaft.