Bucket seat

Abstract

A bucket seat ( 10 ) formed from a bucket body ( 12 ) that may be a generally cylindrical, self-supporting structure that is at least partially fabric covered and forming at least one inner chamber ( 14 ) is disclosed. The bucket seat ( 10 ) is sized to be used as a seat by a worker and to contain all of the worker's tools either inside the bucket ( 10 ) or within pockets ( 34 ) on the outer surfaces ( 18 ) of the bucket body ( 12 ). The bucket seat ( 10 ) may also include a knee pad system ( 24 ) formed from two knee pads ( 23 ) that are coupled together and stored within a pocket ( 22 ) on an inner side ( 21 ) of a removable lid ( 20 ).

1 . A bucket seat ( 10 ), comprising:
 a bucket body ( 12 ) formed from a self-supporting structure that is at least partially fabric covered and forming at least one inner chamber ( 14 );   a removable lid ( 20 ) attached to the bucket body ( 12 ) such the removable lid ( 20 ) may be moved between open and closed positions; and   a bottom wall ( 30 ) positioned opposite to the removable lid ( 20 ).   
     
     
         2 . The bucket seat ( 10 ) of  claim 1 , further comprising a pocket ( 22 ) containing knee pads ( 23 ). 
     
     
         3 . The bucket seat ( 10 ) of  claim 2 , further comprising a removable strap ( 26 ) for containing the knee pads ( 23 ) that is attachable via a hook and loop connector. 
     
     
         4 . The bucket seat ( 10 ) of  claim 2 , wherein the knee pads ( 23 ) are formed from two fabric covered pads that are connected together to form a single knee pad system ( 24 ). 
     
     
         5 . The bucket seat ( 10 ) of  claim 2 , wherein the pocket ( 22 ) is positioned on an inner surface ( 21 ) of the removable lid ( 20 ). 
     
     
         6 . The bucket seat ( 10 ) of  claim 1 , wherein the removable lid ( 20 ) is fabric covered and closable with a zipper. 
     
     
         7 . The bucket seat ( 10 ) of  claim 1 , wherein the bucket body ( 12 ) is generally cylindrical and completely covered with fabric on the inner ( 16 ) and outer surfaces ( 18 ). 
     
     
         8 . The bucket seat ( 10 ) of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of pockets ( 34 ) attached to an outer surface ( 18 ) of the bucket body ( 12 ). 
     
     
         9 . The bucket seat ( 10 ) of  claim 1 , wherein the bucket seat body ( 12 ) is formed from at least one polyethylene board and reinforcement strips positioned vertically. 
     
     
         10 . The bucket seat ( 10 ) of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of handles ( 36 ) attached to the bucket body ( 12 ) for carrying the bucket ( 10 ). 
     
     
         11 . The bucket seat ( 10 ) of  claim 1 , wherein the bottom wall ( 30 ) is formed from fabric and includes a plurality of drain holes ( 32 ).