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US 8,615,921 B1Granted
Thermally insulated vest for use with modified bait storing bucket
OwnerGuy Weemsinventor
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Abstract
The thermally insulated vest for use with a modified bait storing bucket is an improvement over existing bait buckets in that it includes a thermally insulated vest that adorns an exterior surface of the bucket. The thermally insulated vest is comprised of a plurality of layers consisting of a plastic mesh, foil liner, insulation, and gel pack. At least two freezer packs adorn an exterior surface of the thermally insulated vest, and aid in cooling the contents of the bucket. The bucket includes a drain hole and plug to evacuate fluids from within. A lid having a lid vent rests atop the bucket, and is secured thereon via securing means. The thermally insulated vest has a height less than the height of the vest.
Claims6
A thermally insulated vest in combination with a modified bait storing bucket comprising:
- a bucket upon which a thermally insulated vest adorns an exterior surface thereof;
- wherein said bucket is configured to store a water solution and live bait within and of which the temperature of the water solution is maintained or chilled via the thermally insulated vest;
- wherein a lid is hingedly attached atop the bucket and includes a vent hole so as to enable ventilation inside of the bucket;
- wherein the bucket includes a handle;
- wherein the thermally insulated vest is comprised of a plurality of layers;
- wherein a first layer of said plurality of layers is an outermost layer composed of a plastic mesh;
- wherein the thermally insulating vest includes a second layer of said plurality of layers composed of a foil liner made of a thermally reflective foil;
- wherein the thermally insulated vest includes a third layer of said plurality of layers composed of an insulating material;
- wherein the thermally insulated vest includes a fourth layer of said plurality of layers that is a gel pack layer comprised of a layer of gel suspended within a flexible lining;
- wherein the thermally insulated vest includes a fifth layer of said plurality of layers comprised of a plastic mesh;
- wherein at least two pockets adorn an exterior of the first layer of the thermally insulated vest;
- wherein each of the at least two pockets can store a single freeze pack;
- wherein the at least two pockets each include an opening atop the pocket through which the freeze pack is inserted or removed;
- wherein each pocket includes a cover that folds over the opening to enclose the contents therein;
- wherein the at least two pockets and the respective covers each include securing means to secure the covers over the openings;
- wherein the securing means are nylon hook and loop strips;
- wherein the bucket includes a bottom having a diameter greater than a diameter of the exterior surface of the bucket, which forms a lip upon which the thermally insulated vest is seated;
- wherein the bottom includes a drain hole and removable drain plug that can be used to evacuate all or some of the water solution.
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A thermally insulated vest in combination with a modified bait storing bucket comprising:
- a bucket upon which a thermally insulated vest adorns an exterior surface thereof;
- wherein the bucket includes a handle that attaches on each side of the bucket and rotates vertically for use in lifting the bucket;
- wherein said bucket is configured to store a water solution and live bait within and of which the temperature of the water solution is maintained or chilled via the thermally insulated vest;
- wherein a lid is hingedly attached atop the bucket and includes a vent hole so as to enable ventilation inside of the bucket;
- wherein the thermally insulated vest is comprised of a plurality of layers;
- wherein a first layer of said plurality of layers is an outermost layer composed of a plastic mesh;
- wherein the thermally insulating vest includes a second layer of said plurality of layers composed of a foil liner made of a thermally reflective foil;
- wherein the thermally insulated vest includes a third layer of said plurality of layers composed of an insulating material;
- wherein the thermally insulated vest includes a fourth layer of said plurality of layers that is a gel pack layer comprised of a layer of gel suspended within a flexible lining;
- wherein the thermally insulated vest includes a fifth layer of said plurality of layers comprised of a plastic mesh;
- wherein at least two pockets adorn an exterior of the first layer of the thermally insulated vest;
- wherein each of the at least two pockets can store a single freeze pack;
- wherein the at least two pockets each include an opening atop the pocket through which the freeze pack is inserted or removed;
- wherein each pocket includes a cover that folds over the opening to enclose the contents therein;
- wherein the at least two pockets and the respective covers each include securing means to secure the covers over the openings;
- wherein the securing means are nylon hook and loop strips;
- wherein the bucket includes a bottom having a diameter greater than a diameter of the exterior surface of the bucket, which forms a lip upon which the thermally insulated vest is seated;
- wherein the bottom includes a drain hole and removable drain plug that can be used to evacuate all or some of the water solution;
- wherein the thermally insulated vest has an overall height that is less than an overall height of the bucket;
- wherein the at least two pockets have a height that is less than the overall height of the thermally insulated vest.
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