Patent ID: 7399017
Filing Date: 2008-07-15
Classification: A47J,B65D,B65G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A bucket lifting device for facilitating lifting and tipping of a bucket, said device comprising: a sleeve receiving a bottom end of the bucket, wherein said sleeve extends around a portion of the bucket; a handle being coupled to said sleeve, said handle being graspable to facilitate lifting and tipping of the bucket when said sleeve receives the bottom end of the bucket; and a second sleeve being positioned around the bucket opposite said sleeve, wherein said second sleeve extends around a portion of the bucket, a portion of said second sleeve adjacent a top edge of said second sleeve protrudes outwardly to form a pour spout, said flour spout facilitating directing of a flow liquid from the bucket when the bucket is tipped, said second sleeve including a pair of terminal ends defining a split therebetween to permit expansion and contraction of said second sleeve to accommodate buckets of varying sizes, said terminal ends being positioned diametrically opposite said pour spout.