Combined hassock, nutcracker and disposal unit

Abstract

A combination hassock, nutcracker and disposal kit is disclosed and includes a container 11 having an open and a closed end with a cushioned removable top 15 serving to close the open end. A nutcracker 40 is attached to a part-circular shelf 35 and a pliable shield 42 serves to prevent shell frgments from being expelled from container 11 during a nut cracking procedure. A plurality of screws 37 extend transversely through the sidewall of container 11 to engage the arcurate portion of shelf 35 for retention thereof within container 11. A removable tray 45 is positioned on shelf 35 and serves as a storage area for uncracked nuts, condiments, etc. Discarded shell fragments may be swept or scraped off shelf 35 into lower compartment 39 of container 11 for retention therein until it is convenient to dispose of them. Cushioned removable top 15, shelf 35 and container 11 are each provided with a decorative vinyl coating for aesthetic purposes. One or more handles 21 assist in moving hassock 10 to a desired location and also assist in up-ending container 11 when it is desired to empty the contents therein for disposal. One or more strapes 17 provide a snap-on connection to releasably secure removable top 15 to container 11.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.