US2012279976A1PendingUtilityA1

Collapsible covering for a bucket

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: May 4, 2011Filed: May 3, 2012Published: Nov 8, 2012
Est. expiryMay 4, 2031(~4.8 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Frederick DesantiMichael F. Desanti
A45C 13/42A45C 11/20A45F 3/20B65D 25/32A45C 3/001A45C 15/00B65D 81/38A45C 13/002A45C 7/0077
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Abstract

A collapsible covering for a bucket having a bucket opening and a bucket handle. The covering includes a lower portion configured to receive the bucket and an upper portion configured to fit over the bucket opening. The upper portion includes a releasable top flap providing access to the inside of the bucket. The lower portion and the upper portion are removable from the bucket and are made from a thermally insulating material.

Claims

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1 . A collapsible covering for a bucket, the bucket including a bucket opening and a bucket handle, the covering comprising:
 a lower portion configured to receive the bucket; and   an upper portion configured to fit over the bucket opening and including a releasable top flap, the top flap providing access to the inside of the bucket;   wherein the lower portion and the upper portion are removable from the bucket and are made from a thermally insulating material.   
     
     
         2 . The collapsible covering of  claim 1 , further comprising a food grade bag attached to the upper portion such that contents placed through the top flap do not come in direct contact with the bucket. 
     
     
         3 . The collapsible covering of  claim 1 , further comprising a zipper for releasing the top flap from and securing the top flap to the upper portion. 
     
     
         4 . The collapsible covering of  claim 1 , wherein the upper portion defines an opening to accommodate the bucket handle. 
     
     
         5 . The collapsible covering of  claim 1 , wherein the lower portion defines an opening accommodate the bucket handle. 
     
     
         6 . The collapsible covering of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of fasteners to secure the lower portion to the upper portion. 
     
     
         7 . The collapsible covering of  claim 1 , wherein the lower portion includes at least one storage pocket. 
     
     
         8 . The collapsible covering of  claim 1 , wherein the lower portion includes at least one carrying handle. 
     
     
         9 . The collapsible covering of  claim 1 , wherein the top flap includes a flap handle for opening the top flap. 
     
     
         10 . The collapsible covering of  claim 1 , wherein the top flap includes an integrated bottle opener. 
     
     
         11 . The collapsible covering of  claim 1 , wherein lower portion and the upper portion are a unitary member. 
     
     
         12 . A collapsible covering of  claim 1 , wherein the bucket is a five gallon bucket. 
     
     
         13 . A collapsible covering for a bucket, the bucket including a bucket opening and a bucket handle, the covering comprising:
 a lower portion configured to receive the bucket; and   an upper portion attached to the lower portion, the upper portion configured to fit over the bucket opening and including a releasable top flap, the top flap providing access to the inside of the bucket;   wherein the lower portion and the upper portion are removable from the bucket and are made from a thermally insulating material.   
     
     
         14 . The collapsible covering of  claim 13 , further comprising a food grade bag attached to the upper portion such that contents placed through the top flap do not come in direct contact with the bucket. 
     
     
         15 . The collapsible covering of  claim 13 , further comprising a zipper for releasing the top flap from and securing the top flap to the upper portion. 
     
     
         16 . The collapsible covering of  claim 13 , wherein the upper portion defines an opening to accommodate the bucket handle. 
     
     
         17 . The collapsible covering of  claim 13 , wherein the lower portion defines an opening accommodate the bucket handle. 
     
     
         18 . A food storage container comprising:
 a bucket including a bucket opening and a bucket handle;   a tube-shaped lower portion having a bottom and receiving the bucket; and   an upper portion attached to the lower portion, the upper portion fitting over the bucket opening and including a releasable top flap, the top flap providing access to the inside of the bucket; and   a food grade bag removable attached to the upper portion such that contents placed through the top flap do not come in direct contact with the bucket; and   wherein the lower portion and the upper portion are removable from the bucket and are made from a thermally insulating material.   
     
     
         19 . The food storage container of  claim 18 , wherein the upper portion defines an opening to accommodate the bucket handle. 
     
     
         20 . The food storage container of  claim 18 , wherein the lower portion defines an opening accommodate the bucket handle.

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