US20190389625A1 - Bucket Liner Adapted To Facilitate Use With Mixing Materials - Google Patents

Bucket Liner Adapted To Facilitate Use With Mixing Materials Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US20190389625A1
US20190389625A1 US16/453,758 US201916453758A US2019389625A1 US 20190389625 A1 US20190389625 A1 US 20190389625A1 US 201916453758 A US201916453758 A US 201916453758A US 2019389625 A1 US2019389625 A1 US 2019389625A1
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
liner
bucket
assembly according
bottom wall
bag
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Pending
Application number
US16/453,758
Inventor
Michael DiFiori
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Individual
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Priority to US16/453,758 priority Critical patent/US20190389625A1/en
Publication of US20190389625A1 publication Critical patent/US20190389625A1/en
Pending legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/14—Linings or internal coatings
    • B65D25/16—Loose, or loosely-attached, linings
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B28—WORKING CEMENT, CLAY, OR STONE
    • B28C—PREPARING CLAY; PRODUCING MIXTURES CONTAINING CLAY OR CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL, e.g. PLASTER
    • B28C5/00—Apparatus or methods for producing mixtures of cement with other substances, e.g. slurries, mortars, porous or fibrous compositions
    • B28C5/08—Apparatus or methods for producing mixtures of cement with other substances, e.g. slurries, mortars, porous or fibrous compositions using driven mechanical means affecting the mixing
    • B28C5/0862—Adaptations of mixing containers therefor, e.g. use of material, coatings
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B31/00—Packaging articles or materials under special atmospheric or gaseous conditions; Adding propellants to aerosol containers
    • B65B31/04—Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
    • B65B31/046—Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied the nozzles co-operating, or being combined, with a device for opening or closing the container or wrapper
    • B65B31/047—Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied the nozzles co-operating, or being combined, with a device for opening or closing the container or wrapper the nozzles co-operating with a check valve in the opening of the container or wrapper
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/18—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient
    • B65D81/20—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
    • B65D81/2007—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas under vacuum
    • B65D81/2023—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas under vacuum in a flexible container
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04G—SCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS
    • E04G21/00—Preparing, conveying, or working-up building materials or building elements in situ; Other devices or measures for constructional work
    • E04G21/02—Conveying or working-up concrete or similar masses able to be heaped or cast
    • E04G21/025—Buckets specially adapted for use with concrete
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/28—Handles
    • B65D25/30—Hand holes

Definitions

  • Buckets are often used, including in such tasks as waste collection, mixing materials, and storage of materials.
  • the buckets may present inefficiencies, for example by the materials failing to enter the bucket or the materials being incompletely removed from the bucket.
  • a liner within a bucket is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 8,438,921 used to enhance the bucket's utility on the job site. However, this liner lacks functional advantages provided by the embodiments of the present invention. U.S. Pat. No. 8,438,921 is incorporated herein by reference to the extent that it is not contrary to the present disclosure.
  • the present inventor has recognized that it would be desirable to provide a liner for a bucket that reduces poured construction materials failing to enter the bucket by splashing or spilling.
  • the present inventor has recognized that it would be desirable to provide a liner for a bucket that permits efficient and accurate mixing of constructions materials.
  • the present inventor has recognized that it would be desirable to provide a liner for the bucket that preserves a mixed material's pliability and workability.
  • the present inventor has recognized that it would be desirable to provide a liner for the bucket that allows a filled liner to be easily separated from the bucket.
  • the exemplary embodiment apparatus of the invention includes a bag or liner that can be sized to fit into a bucket, such as a five gallon bucket.
  • the apparatus can extend above the height of the bucket to form a funnel portion to assist in pouring material into the apparatus inside the bucket.
  • the apparatus can have graduations corresponding to volume of material poured into the apparatus and bucket to assist in mixing ingredients of a material.
  • the apparatus can include a flat bottom wall and internal seams to conform to the bucket's shape.
  • the apparatus can include perforations to permit detachment of the funnel portion of the apparatus.
  • the apparatus can include a re-sealable seam at a top opening of the funnel portion that permits evacuation of air enclosed by the apparatus through a one-way valve that supports vacuum packaging.
  • the apparatus can include integral handles to allow easy removal of the apparatus from the bucket.
  • the liner can be composed of a 4 mil thick disposable, biodegradable plastic.
  • the liner thickness is such that the liner is free standing.
  • the funnel portion can be a clear plastic extension on the liner.
  • the liner is sized to be only very slightly smaller in diameter than the bucket and can be secured to the bucket using water suction, effective to secure the bag while mixing with a power, motorized mixer.
  • the liner can be composed of a thin, non-stick silicone rubber.
  • the liner can be 3 mm thick. This liner can be made reusable in that it will allow dried material to simply fall out of an inverted liner by shaking the liner. The pliability of the silicone rubber would allow the liner to be impacted or deformed to cause dried material adhered to the liner to disintegrate and release from the liner.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bucket liner apparatus of the invention in a state outside of a bucket;
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the bucket liner apparatus of FIG. 1 wherein graduations for mixing are displayed;
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the bucket liner apparatus of FIG. 1 in a state inside of the bucket with a funnel portion deployed for use;
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the bucket liner apparatus of FIG. 3 with the funnel portion in a non-operative state, folded down over the bucket;
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the bucket liner apparatus of FIG. 1 wherein handles and a perforation are displayed;
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the bucket liner apparatus of FIG. 1 wherein a vacuum seal is displayed;
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a silicone liner placed into a bucket
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the silicone liner of FIG. 7 folded over a top of the bucket.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the silicone liner of FIG. 7 separate from the bucket.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a bucket liner apparatus 20 that is particularly useful in efficiently managing construction materials but can also be useful in other operations.
  • the apparatus includes a bucket liner 23 that can be connected to a funnel portion 26 .
  • the funnel portion 26 can be attached as a separate piece or formed integrally with the bucket liner.
  • the funnel portion 26 can allow the pouring or mixing of materials in the bucket liner 23 while decreasing loss of materials through splatter or spillage.
  • the bucket liner 23 can include a surrounding sidewall 24 and a bottom wall 29 that closes the sidewall.
  • the bottom wall 29 is advantageously flat having advantages as further explained below.
  • the bucket liner 23 can be connected to the funnel portion 26 by a seam 32 .
  • the seam 32 can have perforations 33 , as further explained below.
  • the bottom wall 29 can be connected to the surrounding sidewall 24 by an interior seam 36 .
  • a surface 39 of the surrounding sidewall 24 can include graduation markings 41 and/or a dry mix legend 45 , as further explained below.
  • the apparatus 20 can include reinforced handles 48 , an openable and re-sealable seal 49 , and/or a vacuum port 55 , as further explained below.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates the graduation markings 41 can be applied to the surface 39 , such as an inside surface, of the surrounding sidewall 24 .
  • the marks 41 correspond to increments of volume of the liner 23 for controlling the desired volume of material poured into the bucket liner 23 .
  • the dry mix legend 45 can be applied to the liner 23 or funnel portion 26 , giving the user a guide or instructions on the correct volumes of each ingredient to achieve a desired mixture, corresponding to recommended mix ratios for various materials, such as for concrete, grout, wallboard compound, etc.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a bucket 60 that contains an interior volume 64 .
  • the bucket liner 23 placed within the bucket 60 can closely conform to the interior volume 64 .
  • the flat bottom wall 29 connected by the interior seam 36 can allow the apparatus 20 to fully contact, and conform to, a bucket bottom wall 67 .
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a state or position of the apparatus 20 where the funnel portion 26 can be pulled down below an upper edge 69 of the bucket 60 and folded over the bucket 60 providing easier access to mixed materials.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates reinforced handles 48 can be incorporated into the apparatus 20 assisting removal of the apparatus 20 and contents from the bucket 60 .
  • the perforated seam 33 can allow easier separation of the funnel portion 26 from the bucket liner 23 , allowing easier access to mixed materials.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates the openable and re-sealable seal 49 allowing closure of the liner 23 to lock air within the apparatus 20 .
  • the vacuum port 55 can be a one-way valve assembly incorporated into the apparatus 20 permitting vacuum removal of ambient air from mixed materials within the apparatus 20 prior to storage. Removing air and air bubbles from within the apparatus and from within the mixed materials enhances the workability of some mixed materials as well as to increase the pliability of some mixed materials for a longer period of time.
  • the seal 49 and the vacuum port 55 can be as described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,764,039 and 8,066,433 herein incorporated by reference.
  • a typical mixing sequence can be:
  • the apparatus 20 is placed in the bucket 60 ;
  • the flat bottom wall 29 of the apparatus 20 fully contacts the bucket bottom wall 67 ;
  • the funnel portion 26 is in a state or position extending above the upper edge 69 of the bucket 60 ;
  • the dry mix legend 45 is referred to by a user to obtain quantities of mixing ingredients of a material to obtain a desired mixture
  • Mixing ingredients of a material are poured into the apparatus 20 , measuring the volume of each mixing ingredient of a material using the graduation markings 41 ;
  • Mixing ingredients are mixed, such as by a motorized mixing device, with the funnel 26 extending above the bucket 60 to minimize splashing;
  • the funnel portion 26 can be folded over the upper edge 69 of the bucket 60 , providing easier access to the mixture.
  • the funnel 26 is pulled up above the upper edge 69 of the bucket 60 after completing current use of mixed material.
  • the openable and re-sealable seal 49 is closed and sealed, capturing the mixture and a volume of air.
  • the volume of air, and air entrained in the mixture are evacuated by a vacuum pump through the one-way valve assembly incorporated in the vacuum port 55 , preserving and enhancing the mixture.
  • FIGS. 7-9 illustrate a silicone bucket liner 100 .
  • Silicone bucket liners are a lifetime reusable bucket liner. Construction materials such as tile thin set, grout for tile, concrete and joint compounds for patching and finishing drywall will not stick to the silicone. Non-stick rubberized silicone will eliminate the need to clean buckets after every use, simply let construction materials dry and they will fall out without the need to crack materials out of the bucket or hurry to clean buckets before materials dry. This liner will keep millions of non-biodegradable buckets out of the refuse dump every year.
  • the liner of FIGS. 7-9 can be provided with all or some of the features heretofore described in FIGS. 1-6 , such as graduation marks for mixing, a vacuum port, handles, perforations, and a funnel portion.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Dispersion Chemistry (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Details Of Rigid Or Semi-Rigid Containers (AREA)

Abstract

A bag or liner can be sized to fit into a bucket, such as a five gallon bucket. The bag or liner can extend above the height of the bucket to form a funnel portion to assist in pouring material into the apparatus inside the bucket. The bag or liner can have graduations corresponding to volume of material poured into the bag or liner and bucket to assist in mixing ingredients of a material. The bag or liner can include a flat bottom wall and internal seams to conform to the bucket's shape. The bag or liner can include perforations to permit detachment of the funnel portion of the bag or liner. To enhance the preservation of mixed ingredients and the workability of the mixed ingredients, the bag or liner can include a re-sealable seam at a top opening of the funnel portion that permits evacuation of air enclosed by the bag or liner through a one-way valve that supports vacuum packaging. The bag or liner can include integral handles to allow easy removal of the bag or liner from the bucket.

Description

  • This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/690,083, filed Jun. 26, 2018.
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • Efficiently managing construction materials is important for most job sites. Buckets are often used, including in such tasks as waste collection, mixing materials, and storage of materials. However, the buckets may present inefficiencies, for example by the materials failing to enter the bucket or the materials being incompletely removed from the bucket.
  • A liner within a bucket is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 8,438,921 used to enhance the bucket's utility on the job site. However, this liner lacks functional advantages provided by the embodiments of the present invention. U.S. Pat. No. 8,438,921 is incorporated herein by reference to the extent that it is not contrary to the present disclosure.
  • The present inventor has recognized that it would be desirable to provide a liner for a bucket that reduces poured construction materials failing to enter the bucket by splashing or spilling.
  • The present inventor has recognized that it would be desirable to provide a liner for a bucket that permits efficient and accurate mixing of constructions materials.
  • The present inventor has recognized that it would be desirable to provide a liner for the bucket that preserves a mixed material's pliability and workability.
  • The present inventor has recognized that it would be desirable to provide a liner for the bucket that allows a filled liner to be easily separated from the bucket.
    • SUMMARY
  • The exemplary embodiment apparatus of the invention includes a bag or liner that can be sized to fit into a bucket, such as a five gallon bucket. The apparatus can extend above the height of the bucket to form a funnel portion to assist in pouring material into the apparatus inside the bucket. The apparatus can have graduations corresponding to volume of material poured into the apparatus and bucket to assist in mixing ingredients of a material. The apparatus can include a flat bottom wall and internal seams to conform to the bucket's shape. The apparatus can include perforations to permit detachment of the funnel portion of the apparatus. To enhance the preservation of mixed ingredients and the workability of the mixed ingredients, the apparatus can include a re-sealable seam at a top opening of the funnel portion that permits evacuation of air enclosed by the apparatus through a one-way valve that supports vacuum packaging. The apparatus can include integral handles to allow easy removal of the apparatus from the bucket.
  • The liner can be composed of a 4 mil thick disposable, biodegradable plastic. Advantageously, the liner thickness is such that the liner is free standing. The funnel portion can be a clear plastic extension on the liner. The liner is sized to be only very slightly smaller in diameter than the bucket and can be secured to the bucket using water suction, effective to secure the bag while mixing with a power, motorized mixer.
  • Alternatively, the liner can be composed of a thin, non-stick silicone rubber. The liner can be 3 mm thick. This liner can be made reusable in that it will allow dried material to simply fall out of an inverted liner by shaking the liner. The pliability of the silicone rubber would allow the liner to be impacted or deformed to cause dried material adhered to the liner to disintegrate and release from the liner.
  • Numerous other advantages and features of the present invention will become readily apparent from the following detailed description of the invention and the embodiments thereof, and from the accompanying drawings.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bucket liner apparatus of the invention in a state outside of a bucket;
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the bucket liner apparatus of FIG. 1 wherein graduations for mixing are displayed;
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the bucket liner apparatus of FIG. 1 in a state inside of the bucket with a funnel portion deployed for use;
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the bucket liner apparatus of FIG. 3 with the funnel portion in a non-operative state, folded down over the bucket;
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the bucket liner apparatus of FIG. 1 wherein handles and a perforation are displayed;
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the bucket liner apparatus of FIG. 1 wherein a vacuum seal is displayed;
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a silicone liner placed into a bucket;
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the silicone liner of FIG. 7 folded over a top of the bucket; and
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the silicone liner of FIG. 7 separate from the bucket.
    •  DETAILED DESCRIPTION
  • While this invention is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms, there are shown in the drawings, and will be described herein in detail, specific embodiments thereof with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit this invention to the specific embodiments illustrated.
  • This application incorporates by reference U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/690,083, filed Jun. 26, 2018 in its entirety.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a bucket liner apparatus 20 that is particularly useful in efficiently managing construction materials but can also be useful in other operations.
  • The apparatus includes a bucket liner 23 that can be connected to a funnel portion 26. The funnel portion 26 can be attached as a separate piece or formed integrally with the bucket liner. The funnel portion 26 can allow the pouring or mixing of materials in the bucket liner 23 while decreasing loss of materials through splatter or spillage.
  • The bucket liner 23 can include a surrounding sidewall 24 and a bottom wall 29 that closes the sidewall. The bottom wall 29 is advantageously flat having advantages as further explained below.
  • The bucket liner 23 can be connected to the funnel portion 26 by a seam 32. The seam 32 can have perforations 33, as further explained below. The bottom wall 29 can be connected to the surrounding sidewall 24 by an interior seam 36.
  • A surface 39 of the surrounding sidewall 24 can include graduation markings 41 and/or a dry mix legend 45, as further explained below. The apparatus 20 can include reinforced handles 48, an openable and re-sealable seal 49, and/or a vacuum port 55, as further explained below.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates the graduation markings 41 can be applied to the surface 39, such as an inside surface, of the surrounding sidewall 24. The marks 41 correspond to increments of volume of the liner 23 for controlling the desired volume of material poured into the bucket liner 23. The dry mix legend 45 can be applied to the liner 23 or funnel portion 26, giving the user a guide or instructions on the correct volumes of each ingredient to achieve a desired mixture, corresponding to recommended mix ratios for various materials, such as for concrete, grout, wallboard compound, etc.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a bucket 60 that contains an interior volume 64. The bucket liner 23 placed within the bucket 60 can closely conform to the interior volume 64. The flat bottom wall 29 connected by the interior seam 36 can allow the apparatus 20 to fully contact, and conform to, a bucket bottom wall 67.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a state or position of the apparatus 20 where the funnel portion 26 can be pulled down below an upper edge 69 of the bucket 60 and folded over the bucket 60 providing easier access to mixed materials.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates reinforced handles 48 can be incorporated into the apparatus 20 assisting removal of the apparatus 20 and contents from the bucket 60. The perforated seam 33 can allow easier separation of the funnel portion 26 from the bucket liner 23, allowing easier access to mixed materials.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates the openable and re-sealable seal 49 allowing closure of the liner 23 to lock air within the apparatus 20. The vacuum port 55 can be a one-way valve assembly incorporated into the apparatus 20 permitting vacuum removal of ambient air from mixed materials within the apparatus 20 prior to storage. Removing air and air bubbles from within the apparatus and from within the mixed materials enhances the workability of some mixed materials as well as to increase the pliability of some mixed materials for a longer period of time.
  • The seal 49 and the vacuum port 55 can be as described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,764,039 and 8,066,433 herein incorporated by reference.
  • A typical mixing sequence can be:
  • The apparatus 20 is placed in the bucket 60;
  • The flat bottom wall 29 of the apparatus 20 fully contacts the bucket bottom wall 67;
  • The funnel portion 26 is in a state or position extending above the upper edge 69 of the bucket 60;
  • The dry mix legend 45 is referred to by a user to obtain quantities of mixing ingredients of a material to obtain a desired mixture;
  • Mixing ingredients of a material are poured into the apparatus 20, measuring the volume of each mixing ingredient of a material using the graduation markings 41;
  • Mixing ingredients are mixed, such as by a motorized mixing device, with the funnel 26 extending above the bucket 60 to minimize splashing;
  • The funnel portion 26 can be folded over the upper edge 69 of the bucket 60, providing easier access to the mixture.
  • The funnel 26 is pulled up above the upper edge 69 of the bucket 60 after completing current use of mixed material. The openable and re-sealable seal 49 is closed and sealed, capturing the mixture and a volume of air. The volume of air, and air entrained in the mixture are evacuated by a vacuum pump through the one-way valve assembly incorporated in the vacuum port 55, preserving and enhancing the mixture.
  • FIGS. 7-9 illustrate a silicone bucket liner 100. Silicone bucket liners are a lifetime reusable bucket liner. Construction materials such as tile thin set, grout for tile, concrete and joint compounds for patching and finishing drywall will not stick to the silicone. Non-stick rubberized silicone will eliminate the need to clean buckets after every use, simply let construction materials dry and they will fall out without the need to crack materials out of the bucket or hurry to clean buckets before materials dry. This liner will keep millions of non-biodegradable buckets out of the refuse dump every year.
  • The liner of FIGS. 7-9 can be provided with all or some of the features heretofore described in FIGS. 1-6, such as graduation marks for mixing, a vacuum port, handles, perforations, and a funnel portion.
  • From the foregoing, it will be observed that numerous variations and modifications may be effected without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is to be understood that no limitation with respect to the specific apparatus illustrated herein is intended or should be inferred.

Claims (20)

The invention claimed is:
1. A bucket liner, comprising:
a liner sized to be placed into a bucket, the liner having a surrounding sidewall and a bottom wall closing the sidewall, and an openable and re-sealable opening on an end of the liner opposite the bottom wall; and
a vacuum port installed onto the liner or the funnel portion for evacuating.
2. The bucket liner assembly according to claim 1, further comprising: graduation marks on the sidewall indicating increments of volume for accurately adding mixing ingredients.
3. The bucket liner assembly according to claim 1, further comprising: a dry mix legend indicating volumes of mixing ingredients to be added into the liner.
4. The bucket liner assembly according to claim 1, further comprising: a reinforced handle.
5. The bucket liner assembly according to claim 1, further comprising: a funnel portion connected to the end of the liner opposite the bottom wall.
6. The bucket liner assembly according to claim 5, further comprising: perforation for separation of the funnel portion from the liner.
7. The bucket liner assembly according to claim 1, wherein the bottom wall comprises a flat wall.
8. The bucket liner assembly according to claim 7, further comprising: an internal seam connecting the bottom wall to one end of the liner.
9. The bucket liner assembly according to claim 1, wherein the liner is composed of silicone.
10. The bucket liner assembly according to claim 1, wherein the liner is composed of plastic.
11. A bucket liner, comprising:
a liner sized to be placed into a bucket, the liner having a surrounding sidewall and a bottom wall closing the sidewall; and
a funnel portion extending above the height of the bucket connected at an end of the liner opposite the bottom wall.
12. The bucket liner assembly according to claim 11, further comprising: graduation marks on the sidewall indicating increments of volume for accurately adding mixing ingredients.
13. The bucket liner assembly according to claim 11, further comprising: a dry mix legend indicating volumes of mixing ingredients to be added into the liner.
14. The bucket liner assembly according to claim 11, further comprising: a reinforced handle.
15. The bucket liner assembly according to claim 11, further comprising: perforations for separation of the funnel portion from the liner.
16. The bucket liner assembly according to claim 11, further comprising: an openable and re-sealable seal located at the end of the liner opposite the bottom wall, or on the funnel portion.
17. The bucket liner assembly according to claim 11, wherein the bottom wall comprises a flat wall.
18. The bucket liner assembly according to claim 17, further comprising: an internal seam connecting the bottom wall to one end of the liner.
19. The bucket liner assembly according to claim 11, wherein the liner is composed of silicone.
20. A bucket liner, comprising:
a silicone liner sized to be placed into a bucket, the liner having a surrounding sidewall and a bottom wall closing the sidewall; and
a portion of the liner extending above the height of the bucket connected or formed at an end of the liner opposite the bottom wall.
US16/453,758 2018-06-26 2019-06-26 Bucket Liner Adapted To Facilitate Use With Mixing Materials Pending US20190389625A1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US16/453,758 US20190389625A1 (en) 2018-06-26 2019-06-26 Bucket Liner Adapted To Facilitate Use With Mixing Materials

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US201862690083P 2018-06-26 2018-06-26
US16/453,758 US20190389625A1 (en) 2018-06-26 2019-06-26 Bucket Liner Adapted To Facilitate Use With Mixing Materials

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US20190389625A1 true US20190389625A1 (en) 2019-12-26

Family

ID=68981279

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US16/453,758 Pending US20190389625A1 (en) 2018-06-26 2019-06-26 Bucket Liner Adapted To Facilitate Use With Mixing Materials

Country Status (1)

Country Link
US (1) US20190389625A1 (en)

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
USD1012404S1 (en) * 2020-12-22 2024-01-23 Jonathan Steeves Debris barrel

Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5944251A (en) * 1998-01-07 1999-08-31 Custom Packaging Systems, Inc. Form fit container liner
US20100243656A1 (en) * 2009-03-25 2010-09-30 Nazarian Rye Liner for simplifying the use of fluid siphons
US20160145007A1 (en) * 2014-10-01 2016-05-26 Sara Lorraine Anderson Tidy Eats Lunch Sack

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5944251A (en) * 1998-01-07 1999-08-31 Custom Packaging Systems, Inc. Form fit container liner
US20100243656A1 (en) * 2009-03-25 2010-09-30 Nazarian Rye Liner for simplifying the use of fluid siphons
US20160145007A1 (en) * 2014-10-01 2016-05-26 Sara Lorraine Anderson Tidy Eats Lunch Sack

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
USD1012404S1 (en) * 2020-12-22 2024-01-23 Jonathan Steeves Debris barrel

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US6547064B2 (en) Multipurpose container
US3819107A (en) Packaging apparatus and method
US5222630A (en) Grout tool
WO2016036527A1 (en) Joint compound tool
US20190389625A1 (en) Bucket Liner Adapted To Facilitate Use With Mixing Materials
US6953277B2 (en) Flowable material mixing bag
US8851752B2 (en) Bag with a bag wall designed to dissolve in a moist environment and use of the bag as a cement bag
WO2009069162A1 (en) A device for producing a mortar for construction work
US20040016655A1 (en) Instant concrete system
JPH0752140A (en) Production of cement paste, mortar or concrete and material container
JP4208735B2 (en) Cement mixture in containers
US7694841B2 (en) Holding container, external container for kneading and transportation, and kneading device
US20160000293A1 (en) Method, device, kit and composition for removing grout haze from tiles
ATE252414T1 (en) MIXING APPARATUS
US20030066835A1 (en) Drywall mud container
JP3707049B2 (en) Simple construction tool for gap filling and crack filling
US20190112823A1 (en) Drywall joint compound application method and package
US20120269966A1 (en) Cementitious adhesive delivery and application system
US3389893A (en) Portable, disposable mixing container system
KR200421861Y1 (en) Two outlet in Drum.
CN219407592U (en) Packaging bag for gypsum mixture
RU71635U1 (en) CANISTER WITH EXTRA HOLE
KR200275937Y1 (en) Garbage bag for measured rate system using paper receptacle
US20110088808A1 (en) Concrete pump prime out bag
JP3114013U (en) Inner lid of fresh concrete empty volume measuring device

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
STPP Information on status: patent application and granting procedure in general

Free format text: DOCKETED NEW CASE - READY FOR EXAMINATION

STPP Information on status: patent application and granting procedure in general

Free format text: NON FINAL ACTION MAILED

STPP Information on status: patent application and granting procedure in general

Free format text: RESPONSE TO NON-FINAL OFFICE ACTION ENTERED AND FORWARDED TO EXAMINER

STPP Information on status: patent application and granting procedure in general

Free format text: FINAL REJECTION MAILED

STPP Information on status: patent application and granting procedure in general

Free format text: RESPONSE AFTER FINAL ACTION FORWARDED TO EXAMINER

STPP Information on status: patent application and granting procedure in general

Free format text: ADVISORY ACTION MAILED

STPP Information on status: patent application and granting procedure in general

Free format text: NON FINAL ACTION MAILED

STPP Information on status: patent application and granting procedure in general

Free format text: RESPONSE TO NON-FINAL OFFICE ACTION ENTERED AND FORWARDED TO EXAMINER

STPP Information on status: patent application and granting procedure in general

Free format text: FINAL REJECTION MAILED

STPP Information on status: patent application and granting procedure in general

Free format text: NON FINAL ACTION MAILED

STPP Information on status: patent application and granting procedure in general

Free format text: RESPONSE TO NON-FINAL OFFICE ACTION ENTERED AND FORWARDED TO EXAMINER

STPP Information on status: patent application and granting procedure in general

Free format text: FINAL REJECTION MAILED

STCV Information on status: appeal procedure

Free format text: NOTICE OF APPEAL FILED