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  Storage binUSPTO Application #: 20080029553Title: Storage bin Abstract: A storage bin comprising a body formed of plastic material. The body is formed in two sections, an upper section defining a storage chamber and a lower section defining a base below the storage chamber for resting on the ground. The storage chamber comprises a side and a bottom sloping downwardly towards the outlet. The base comprises a cradle section configured to receive and support the sloping bottom of the storage chamber. The base an opening extending between the cradle section and a recess in the base, section whereby the lowermost end of the sloping bottom of the storage chamber extends into the recess through the opening. The recess opens onto the exterior of the base whereby the outlet can be accessed through the recess. (end of abstract) Agent: Kevin J. Mcneely, Esq. - Washington, DC, US Inventor: Rodney N. Culleton USPTO Applicaton #: 20080029553 - Class: 222460000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Dispensing, Funnel-type Outlet The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080029553. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This utility patent application claims priority to Australian patent application 2004905114 filed on Sep. 8, 2004, and to international patent application PCT/AU2005/001368 filed on Sep. 8, 2005. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates to a storage bin. The invention has been devised particularly, although not necessarily solely, as a field bin for storage of grain, such as wheat. BACKGROUND ART [0003] Field bins are commonly used on farms for storage of wheat. Known field bins typically comprise a metal frame structure and sheet metal assembled on the frame structure to provide a storage bin, with the frame structure supporting the storage bin in an elevated condition above the ground so as to provide access to an outlet on the underside of the bin through which stored grain can be discharged. [0004] Field bins of this type can be relatively heavy and are not readily transportable from one location to another on a farm. [0005] Further, the field bins can be laborious to construct as it is necessary to construct the frame structure and thereafter assemble the metal sheeting in order to provide the storage bin. [0006] Still further, the field bins are susceptible to deterioration through rusting, owing to their metal construction. [0007] It is against this background that the present invention has been developed. SUMMARY [0008] According to a first aspect of the invention there is provided a storage bin comprising a body formed of plastics material, the body defining a storage chamber and a base below the storage chamber for resting on a support surface such as the ground, the storage chamber having a bottom sloping towards an outlet, the outlet being accommodated within the confines of the base and being accessible through a recess provided in the base, the recess opening onto an exterior side of the base. [0009] The storage chamber and also the base on which it is supported may each be generally rectangular in plan. [0010] Preferably, the storage chamber has a side and a top, wherein the side, top and bottom of the storage chamber cooperate to define a storage zone. [0011] The plastics material may comprise as a linear low-density polyethylene. [0012] Preferably, the body comprises two sections, being an upper section defining the storage chamber and a lower section providing the base. [0013] Preferably, the two sections are formed separately of each other and the upper section is adapted to rest on the lower section. [0014] Preferably, the storage bin further comprises a control means for selectively opening and closing the outlet, the outlet being accommodated within the confines of the base and being accessible through a recess provided in the base, [0015] The outlet control means may comprise a gate slidable with respect to the outlet between open and closed conditions. [0016] Preferably, the storage chamber comprises a side and a bottom sloping downwardly towards the outlet, and wherein the base comprises a cradle section configured to receive and support the sloping bottom of the storage chamber, the base having an opening extending between the cradle section and the recess in the base, whereby the lower most end of the sloping bottom of the storage chamber can extend into the recess through the opening. The top of the storage chamber may comprise an inlet for introduction of material to be stored therein. The inlet may comprise an inlet opening and a removable closure such as a cap for closing the opening. [0017] The side may comprise a sidewall configured for structural rigidity. In this regard, the sidewall may incorporate ribbing, typically ribbing extending vertically from the base to the top. [0018] Similarly, the top may comprise a top wall configured for structural rigidity. This can, for example, be achieved by incorporation of ribbing in the top wall. [0019] The base may incorporate a plurality of pads on the underside thereof for contacting the support surface. [0020] The pads may be arranged in an array defining spaces for receiving lifting elements such as lifting forks of a forklift, a pallet carrier or an agricultural machine equipped with lifting forks. This is particularly advantageous as it allows the storage bin to be transported readily. Continue reading... Full patent description for Storage bin Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Storage bin patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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