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US5429265A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Cover for bucket mounted tool carrier

Assignee: DYNAMIC POWER ENTERPRISE Co Ltd
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Filing: 1995-01-03
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Granted: 1995-07-04
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Expires: 2015-01-03
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Abstract

Abstract A cover for use with a bucket mounted tool carrier, the cover being useful as a seat and an object holder when used in conjunction with the bucket mounted tool carrier.

Inventors

  • 👤 Paul R. Maire
  • 👤 Robert W. Fierek

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 19:27
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 189 words
A multi-functional cover in combination with a bucket and a bucket mounted tool carrier, said bucket having a rim, said tool carrier configured to drape over said bucket and having a plurality of pockets, said cover having a first and second face, said first face being configured with an arcuate profile such that said face can be used as a seat, said second face having ribs acting in combination as reinforcement means for said cover thereby preventing collapse of said cover when an individual sits thereon as well as partition means dividing said face into a plurality of compartments such that said second face may be used as a means for holding objects, said cover having a flange portion extending substantially around said circumference, said flange having at least two stepped configurations, said first stepped configuration facing opposite said first face and configured to securely engage said bucket rim such that said cover may be used as said seat and said second stepped configuration facing opposite said second face and configured to engage said bucket rim such that said cover may be used as said means for holding objects.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 189 words
A multi-functional cover in combination with a bucket and a bucket mounted tool carrier, said bucket having a rim, said tool carrier configured to drape over said bucket and having a plurality of pockets, said cover having a first and second face, said first face being configured with an arcuate profile such that said face can be used as a seat, said second face having ribs acting in combination as reinforcement means for said cover thereby preventing collapse of said cover when an individual sits thereon as well as partition means dividing said face into a plurality of compartments such that said second face may be used as a means for holding objects, said cover having a flange portion extending substantially around said circumference, said flange having at least two stepped configurations, said first stepped configuration facing opposite said first face and configured to securely engage said bucket rim such that said cover may be used as said seat and said second stepped configuration facing opposite said second face and configured to engage said bucket rim such that said cover may be used as said means for holding objects.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 154 words
A multi-functional cover in combination with a bucket and a bucket mounted tool carrier, said bucket having a rim, said tool carrier configured to drape over said bucket and having a plurality of pockets, said cover having a circumference, said cover have a first and second face, said first face being configured with an arcuate profile forming a seat, said second face having ribs acting in combination as reinforcement means for said cover thereby preventing collapse of the cover when an individual sits thereon as well as partition means dividing said face into a plurality of compartments, said cover having a flange portion extending substantially around the circumference, said flange having at least one stepped configuration, one stepped configuration of said at least one stepped configuration facing opposite said first face and configured to securely engage said bucket rim such that said cover may be used as said seat, said flange having a aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 154 words
A multi-functional cover in combination with a bucket and a bucket mounted tool carrier, said bucket having a rim, said tool carrier configured to drape over said bucket and having a plurality of pockets, said cover having a circumference, said cover have a first and second face, said first face being configured with an arcuate profile forming a seat, said second face having ribs acting in combination as reinforcement means for said cover thereby preventing collapse of the cover when an individual sits thereon as well as partition means dividing said face into a plurality of compartments, said cover having a flange portion extending substantially around the circumference, said flange having at least one stepped configuration, one stepped configuration of said at least one stepped configuration facing opposite said first face and configured to securely engage said bucket rim such that said cover may be used as said seat, said flange having a aperture.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

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3.5 Years (Year 4) 1998-07-03 1999-01-02 1999-07-04 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 2002-07-03 2003-01-02 2003-07-04 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 2006-07-03 2007-01-02 2007-07-04 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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