Patent ID: 6976286

Claim:
An apparatus for a utility bucket for containing liquid having automated draining capability, comprising: a) a bucket, said bucket defined by a bottom having a containment wall extending upwardly therefrom for containing liquid therein, said bucket having a first side area and an opposite second side area, wherein said bottom slopes from said first side area toward said second side area to permit liquid to flow from said first side area toward said second side area; b) a plurality of wheels disposed on said bottom of said bucket to permit the bucket to be easily moved about; c) a drain disposed on said second side area of said bucket to permit liquid to drain from the bucket, said drain including: i) a drain channel to permit liquid to be directed to the drain; and ii) a drain strainer to permit debris to be removed from the liquid; d) means for pumping disposed on said bucket whereby water is pumped from the drain through a conduit leading from the drain to the means for pumping and then through a drain hose to a discharge point, said means for pumping including: i) a pump for pumping liquid, said pump having an inlet and an outlet; ii) an electrical motor for operating said pump; iii) a liquid conduit for connecting said drain to said inlet of said pump; iv) a drain hose including a hook-shaped head on the end thereof to permit easy attachment to a sink for connecting said outlet of said pump to a liquid discharge paint; e) a power supply disposed on said bucket whereby power is supplied to the means for a pumping and the means for a pumping is controlled; and f) a plurality of hose hooks being disposed about the outside of said wall of said bucket, said hose hooks for receiving said drain hose and a fill hose to provide a convenient storage location for the drain hose and a fill hose when not in use.