Semirigid, collapsible, cinchable utility sack with pockets

Abstract

A semirigid, collapsible, cinchable utility sack with pockets, wherein the utility sack is of generally cylindrical construction having a cinchable cover, a handle, and pockets disposed on the exterior of the bag. The interior of the utility sack may receive liquids, solids (dry or wet), and/or variously shaped articles, wherein the cinchable cover may thereafter be tightened to secure the materials contained within the utility sack.

1 . A semirigid utility sack comprising: 
 a cylindrical body; and    a cinchable cover.    
   
   
       2 . The semirigid utility sack of  claim 1 , wherein said utility sack is collapsible.  
   
   
       3 . The semirigid utility sack of  claim 1 , wherein said utility sack is adapted to receive within an interior portion thereof objects selected from the group consisting of wet materials, dry materials, articles, and combinations thereof.  
   
   
       4 . The semirigid utility sack of  claim 1 , further comprising pockets.  
   
   
       5 . The semirigid utility sack of  claim 1 , wherein said cylindrical body comprises a woven material, said woven material being at least one of coated with a sealing compound and impregnated with a sealing compound to provide a liquid impermeable surface.  
   
   
       6 . The semirigid utility sack of  claim 5 , wherein said sealing compound is selected from the group consisting of rubbers and polymers.  
   
   
       7 . The semirigid utility sack of  claim 1 , wherein said cylindrical body comprises a rigid bottom.  
   
   
       8 . The semirigid utility sack of  claim 1 , wherein said cylindrical body comprises a semirigid material, said semirigid material providing structure to said semirigid utility sack when in use, and allowing said semirigid utility sack to be collapsed when not in use.  
   
   
       9 . The semirigid utility sack of  claim 1 , further comprising a strap for carrying said semirigid utility sack.  
   
   
       10 . The semirigid utility sack of  claim 1 , wherein said cinchable cover comprises a fabric member having an first peripheral edge defining an opening, and a second peripheral edge connected to an upper portion of said cylindrical body, said first peripheral edge including a drawstring for cinching together said first peripheral edge, thereby reducing a dimension of said opening.  
   
   
       11 . A method of transporting materials comprising the steps of: 
 a) opening a cover of a utility sack;    b) disposing articles or materials within an interior portion of said utility sack;    c) cinching said cover closed via drawstring cords; and,    d) transporting said utility sack.    
   
   
       12 . The method of transporting materials of  claim 11 , further comprising the steps of: 
 e) re-opening said cover of said utility sack;    f) removing said articles or materials; and    g) collapsing said utility sack.    
   
   
       13 . The method of transporting materials of  claim 11 , wherein said articles or materials comprises a liquid, and further comprising the steps of at least partially reopening said cover and pouring said liquid from said bag.  
   
   
       14 . The method of transporting materials of  claim 13 , wherein said cover directs said liquid during said pouring step, said cover acting as a spout.  
   
   
       15 . A utility sack comprising: 
 a cover closable via cords, wherein said cover is securable in a closed position via retainers, and wherein said retainers are selectively movable along said cords.    
   
   
       16 . The utility sack of  claim 15 , wherein said retainers are selectively movable along said cords via depression of urged buttons disposed on said cords, and wherein said depression of said urged buttons opens throughholes in said retainers to permit movement of said cords therethrough.  
   
   
       17 . The utility sack of  claim 15 , further comprising a semirigid sidewall, and a rigid bottom wall sealingly attached to a bottom portion of said semirigid sidewall, said cover being sealingly attached to said semirigid sidewall at a top portion of said semirigid sidewall.  
   
   
       18 . The utility sack of  claim 17 , wherein said semirigid sidewall is collapsible.  
   
   
       19 . The utility sack of  claim 17 , further comprising a carrying strap.  
   
   
       20 . The utility sack of  claim 17 , wherein said semirigid sidewall and said bottom comprise a liquid impermeable surface.