Spacer apparatus for buckets

Abstract

A spacer apparatus for creating a space between stacked buckets includes a central body with a top surface and a bottom surface. At least two legs extend from the bottom surface, each having a foot, while at least one tab partially extends from the top surface. The legs contact the inner surface of a lower bucket, and the tabs engage the outer surface of an upper bucket stacked above, maintaining separation between the buckets. The legs can have apertures and ribs for structural reinforcement, and the central body can include an opening to reduce weight. The apparatus can be manufactured from plastic or metal materials. In certain embodiments, joints allow the legs to fold outward, enabling the apparatus to become substantially flat for efficient storage and shipping.

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