Patent ID: 6231019
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A kit capable of being assembled to form a holder for a feed bucket, comprising:a low profile means for holding the feed bucket comprising a collar defining a central opening with a diameter of about 10-20 inches, wherein the collar and central opening are configured and arranged to hold the feed bucket inserted through the central opening; anda securing means pivotally attachable to the low profile holding means of (i) an arbor having first and second longitudinal ends, and a means proximate the longitudinal center of the arbor for attaching the arbor to the low profile holding means, (ii) a first bracket configured and arranged to support the first longitudinal end of the arbor, and (iii) a second bracket configured and arranged to support the second longitudinal end of the arbor;wherein the low profile holding means is pivotable between a substantially vertical storage position and a substantially horizontal retention position such that the securing means and the low profile holding means are configured and arranged so that the vertical storage position will be below the horizontal retention position when the holder is assembled upon a vertical structure.