US4580607A
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Bucket and stool combination
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-09-13
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Granted: 1986-04-08
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Expires: 2004-09-13
Abstract
Abstract This bucket and stool assembly is unique in design, for making its user's work much easier. Primarily, it includes a stool which serves as a place of storage for washing equipment, when not being used as a stool. It also includes projections on the small diameter portions of the assembly for locking the two units together.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred J. Cantele
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:00
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C13/00; A47J; A47J47/00; A47J47/18; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A combination bucket and stool for cleaning purposes comprising: (a) a bucket having a cylindrical side wall open at one end and closed at the opposite end by a recessed bottom wall located at the bottom portion of said bucket and spaced inwardly from the bottom edge of said cylindrical side wall, (b) a stool adapted to interlock with said bucket, said stool defining a receptacle comprising a cylindrical side wall, an integral bottom wall and perforated wall opposite said bottom wall, said stool further comprising an opening is said stool cylindrical side wall for placement and removal of articles within said stool, (c) said bottom portion of said bucket having a diameter greater than said stool bottom wall permitting said stool to be nested with said bucket and retained by an interlocking means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A combination bucket and stool for cleaning purposes comprising: (a) a bucket having a cylindrical side wall open at one end and closed at the opposite end by a recessed bottom wall located at the bottom portion of said bucket and spaced inwardly from the bottom edge of said cylindrical side wall, (b) a stool adapted to interlock with said bucket, said stool defining a receptacle comprising a cylindrical side wall, an integral bottom wall and perforated wall opposite said bottom wall, said stool further comprising an opening is said stool cylindrical side wall for placement and removal of articles within said stool, (c) said bottom portion of said bucket having a diameter greater than said stool bottom wall permitting said stool to be nested with said bucket and retained by an interlocking means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination bucket and stool according to claim 1 wherein said interlocking means comprises a plurality of projections located in the bottom portion of said bucket and a plurality of projections located adjacent said bottom wall of said stool, said projections being arranged to form a rotatable interlock between said bucket and said stool.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination bucket and stool according to claim 1 wherein said bucket further comprises a second wall angularly sloped relative to said recessed bottom wall, said second wall being arranged to communicate with a draincock located in said cylindrical side wall of said bucket.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-04-07 | 1989-10-07 | 1990-04-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-04-07 | 1993-10-07 | 1994-04-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-04-07 | 1997-10-07 | 1998-04-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |