Concrete pump prime out bag

Abstract

A concrete pump prime out bag configured to collect concrete prime out contaminant for disposal. The concrete pump prime out bag has a stem portion and a body portion that can retain the concrete pump prime out bag in an upright position. The stem portion is tapered, having an inverted funnel-shaped configuration with one end having an opening for receiving the concrete truck delivery hose and the other end formed onto the body portion. The concrete pump prime out bag also includes a fastener and an elastic band around the stem portion, adjacent to the bag opening. A concrete truck operator can use the elastic band to substantially secure the bag opening around the delivery hose. An air valve is also disposed on the stem portion to release air pressure as concrete prime out is deposited into the concrete pump prime out bag. The concrete pump prime out bag also includes a fastener and a bag seal.

1 . A bag configured to collect concrete contaminant produced by a concrete pump truck, wherein said concrete contaminant is received via an outlet of a delivery hose attached to said concrete pump truck, said bag comprising:
 a tapered stem having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein when said bag is inoperative, said tapered stem forms an inverted funnel configuration from said distal end toward said proximal end;   an opening formed at said proximal end of said tapered stem, wherein said opening is operable to receive said delivery hose,
 wherein said opening is smaller or substantially proximate in diameter to that of said outlet of said delivery hose; 
   an elastic band laterally disposed around said tapered stem and adjacent to said opening, wherein said elastic band is configured to expand said opening to receive said delivery hose, and is operable to contract said opening around said delivery hose to form a substantially secure fit;   an air valve disposed on said tapered stem, wherein said air valve is configured to release air pressure formed as concrete contaminant is being deposited in said bag; and   a body portion having a proximal end and a distal end, said proximal end of said tapered stem being continuously formed with said distal end of said body portion, and wherein said body portion is operable to retain said bag in an upright position as concrete contaminant is deposited into said bag.   
     
     
         2 . The bag of  claim 1  wherein said elastic band is configured to substantially fit around said delivery hose with an outlet ranging from 3 to 5 inches. 
     
     
         3 . The bag of  claim 1  further comprising a bag seal operable to retain said concrete contaminant in said bag upon deposit of said concrete contaminant. 
     
     
         4 . The bag of  claim 1  wherein the tapered stem or body portion is configured to enable an operator to determine a level of concrete contaminant in said bag. 
     
     
         5 . A system adapted to collect concrete prime out produced by a concrete pump truck, wherein said concrete prime out is received via an outlet of a delivery hose attached to said concrete pump truck, said system comprising:
 means for receiving said delivery hose, wherein said means for receiving is configured to receive said delivery hose ranging from 3 inches to 5 inches;   means for holding said concrete prime out, said means for holding having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein said means for holding is operable to remain upright as prime out is received by said means for receiving;   means for connecting said means for receiving and said means for holding, wherein said means for connecting has a proximal end and a distal end, wherein said means for connecting tapers form said distal end toward said proximal end,   wherein said proximal end of said means for connecting is continuously formed with said means for receiving and said distal end of said means for connecting is continuously formed with said proximal end of said means for holding;   means for fastening, laterally disposed around said means for connecting and adjacent to said means for opening, wherein said means for fastening is configured to substantially strap said means for receiving around said delivery hose, wherein said means for fastening is operable to retain said means for receiving around said delivery hose as concrete prime out is deposited through said means for receiving into said means for holding; and   means for releasing air pressure, said means for releasing being disposed on said means for connecting, wherein said means for receiving is operable to release air pressure formed as concrete prime out is deposited in said means for holding.   
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5  further comprising means for sealing operable to retain said concrete prime out in said system upon receipt of said concrete prime out. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 5  further comprising a wide bottom base formed on said distal end of said means for holding, said wide bottom base being operable to retain said bag on a flat surface. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 5  wherein said means for holding or means for connecting is at least translucent. 
     
     
         9 . A receptacle for collecting concrete contaminant produced by a concrete pump truck, wherein said concrete contaminant is received through an outlet of a delivery hose attached to said concrete pump truck, said receptacle comprising:
 a stem having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein said stem forms an inverted funnel configuration from said proximal to said distal end;   an opening formed at said proximal end of said stem, wherein said opening is operable to receive said delivery hose,   an elastic band laterally disposed around said tapered stem and adjacent to said opening, wherein said elastic band is configured to expand said opening to receive said delivery hose, and is operable to form a substantially secure fit around said delivery hose;   a valve disposed on said stem, wherein said valve is configured to reduce air pressure formed as concrete contaminant is received in said concrete system; and   a body portion having a proximal end and a distal end, said distal end of said stem being continuously formed with said proximal end of said body portion, and wherein said body portion is operable to retain receptacle in an upright position as concrete contaminant is received by said receptacle.   
     
     
         10 . The receptacle of  claim 9  wherein said stem and said body portion are formed from low-density polyethylene or polyurethane. 
     
     
         11 . The receptacle of  claim 9  wherein said elastic band is configured to substantially fit around said delivery hose having with an outlet ranging from three to five inches. 
     
     
         12 . The receptacle of  claim 9  wherein one half of said stem is substantially comprised of said elastic band. 
     
     
         13 . The receptacle of  claim 9  further comprising a fastener laterally disposed onto and around said delivery hose, wherein said fastener is configured to substantially strap said opening around said delivery hose. 
     
     
         14 . The receptacle of  claim 9  further comprising a base formed on said distal end of said body portion, said base being operable to retain said bag on a flat surface. 
     
     
         15 . A method for collecting and disposing runny concrete contaminant produced by a concrete pump truck, wherein said runny concrete contaminant is received via an outlet of a delivery hose attached to said concrete pump truck, said method comprising:
 providing a receptacle having an opening formed on a tapered stem, said receptacle having an air valve and a fastener or elastic band all of which are disposed on said tapered stem, said receptacle having a bottom portion thereof;   using said fastener or elastic band to secure said opening around an outlet of said delivery hose and thereafter placing a base of said receptacle on a flat surface;   initiating discharge of said runny concrete contaminant into said receptacle;   using said air valve to release air pressure as said runny concrete contaminant is discharged into said receptacle;   determining when all of said runny concrete contaminant has been discharged into said receptacle;   upon determining that all of said runny concrete contaminant has been deposited in said receptacle,   deactivating discharge of said runny concrete contaminant,   detaching said receptacle from said delivery hose; and   transforming said runny concrete mixture into solid concrete mixture for disposal.