Ice handling container

摘要

The invention is an improved ice handling container and methods for using the container. The container includes a bottom wall with upstanding sidewalls terminating in a mouth. A bail having an apex and opposing ends is pivotally attached to opposing sidewalls of the container. The bail has a handle generally at the apex and a hook extending generally outwardly from the bail generally near the apex of the bail for hanging the container with the mouth facing generally upward. One sidewall has a handle generally adjacent the bottom wall and a hook generally adjacent the handle extending generally outwardly and upwardly from the sidewall for hanging the container with the mouth facing generally downward.

主权项

1. An ice handling container comprising:
a. a bottom wall with upstanding sidewalls terminating in a mouth having a lip, wherein a portion of the mouth flares outwardly relative to vertical greater than a taper associated with the upstanding sidewalls to aid the flow of material out of the container; b. a bail having an apex and opposing ends pivotally attached to opposing sidewalls; c. the bail having a handle proximate to the apex; and d. at least one hook extending outwardly from the bail proximate to the apex of the bail for hanging the container with the mouth facing substantially upward.