Semirigid, collapsible, cinchable utility sack with pockets

Abstract

A semirigid, collapsible, cinchable utility sack with pockets, wherein the utility sack is of generally cylindrical construction having a cinchable cover, a handle, and pockets disposed on the exterior of the bag. The interior of the utility sack may receive liquids, solids (dry or wet), and/or variously shaped articles, wherein the cinchable cover may thereafter be tightened to secure the materials contained within the utility sack.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present Nonprovisional application is related to, and hereby claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 779,339, entitled “Semirigid, Collapsible, Cinchable Utility Sack with Pockets,” filed Mar. 3, 2006.TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The present invention relates generally to utility bags, and more specifically to a semirigid, collapsible, cinchable utility sack with pockets. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] The effective transport of materials typically requires the use of containers that structurally and functionally accommodate for the consistency or physical characteristics of the materials to be transported. For instance, liquids are typically transported in a bucket with rigid sidewalls, wherein the bucket often comprises a handle to facilitate carriage thereof, and may further comprise a lid to suppress outflow and thereby contain liquid materials within the bucket. Although the characteristically rigid profile of a ...

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Benefits of technology

[0015] Another feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to be collapsed to a low volume profile when not in use.

[0016] Still another feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to transport articles, such as tools, on the exterior of the container body, concurrent with the transport of other materials within the container body.

[0017] Yet another feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to prevent spillage of materials contained therewithin.

[0018] Yet still another feature and advantage of the present invention is its semirigid structure that enables the bag to retain its shape during use, yet facilitates collapsibility of the bag during periods of non-use.

[0019] A further feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to eliminate dependency upon the combined use of multiple containers for transport of various types of materials.

[0020] These and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent to one skilled in the art from the following description and claims when read in light of the accompanying drawings.

Problems solved by technology

Although the characteristically rigid profile of a conventional bucket prevents collapse of the bucket under the weight of liquid introduced or otherwise contained therewithin, it is this particular structural characteristic that often impedes convenient storage of the bucket when not in use, as the shear area or size of the bucket commands an appropriately sized storage space.

While the structurally-flexible nature of such bags facilitates the collapsibility of same for convenient low-volume disposal, most lack a convenient carrying mechanism, are unsuitable for reuse, and are unable to contain liquid materials.

Unfortunately, most such sacks are difficult to comfortably and conveniently grasp and carry, and are further generally structurally ill-equipped for effective containment of liquids.

However, maintaining an inventory of different containers for different materials may be costly both in money and spatial consumption.

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