Outdoor storage bin

Abstract

Shown and described is a storage bin intended for outside lawn use, which is waterproof, windproof and foldable conveniently for storing the structure. The material used for the structure is flexible as well as waterproof and is reinforced by metal or plastic which is stiffly resilient. The intended use is for lawn storage of toys, outdoor furniture cushions and the like.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A collapsible storage bin for outdoor use and for securing to the ground by the use of stakes proximate the bottom thereof comprising, a cover, side faces, a front face, a bottom face and a rear face, all formed of substantially waterproof material forming tubular elements proximate the edges thereof, said elements defining openings therethrough, and a plurality of stiffly resilient rods arranged, one in each of said openings.  
     
     
         2 . A storage bin according to  claim 1 , wherein said storage bin is of a generally solid rectangular form.  
     
     
         3 . A storage bin according to  claim 1 , wherein a skirt depends from the edges of said cover.  
     
     
         4 . A storage bin according to  claim 1 , wherein a quartet of loops are arranged at the four intersections of said side, front and rear faces with said bottom face in order to accommodate stakes for securing said storage bin to the ground.  
     
     
         5 . A storage bin according to  claim 3 , wherein a closure means is provided to enable said skirt to be attachable to said front face.  
     
     
         6 . A storage bin according to  claim 1 , wherein said cover is attachable to said side faces, said rear face, and said front face by a waterproof zipper.  
     
     
         7 . A storage bin according to  claim 5 , wherein said closure means is a waterproof zipper.