Patent ID: 6213352
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A compact, foldable, storable, portable drum draining apparatus for facilitating the draining of material from a second vessel into a first vessel, comprising:a) at least one supporting base member for resting on a surface;b) a first supporting member for supporting the first vessel, said first supporting member being connected to said base member;c) first securing means for securing the first vessel to said first supporting member, said first securing means including an engagement portion being connected to said first supporting member, said engagement portion being in detachable engagement with the first vessel wherein the first vessel is maintained in a generally fixed position relative to said first supporting member during use of said apparatus;d) a second supporting member for supporting the second vessel, said second supporting member being connected to said first supporting member and including means supporting the second vessel;e) second securing means for securing the second vessel to said second supporting member wherein the second vessel is maintained in a generally fixed position relative to said second supporting member during use of said apparatus; andf) lifting means for lifting the second vessel supported with said second supporting member from a first position in which gravity maintains the contents in the second vessel to a second position which permits gravitational emptying of the contents of the second vessel.