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The bucket-holding device is a pedestal that is configured for use with a bucket. The bucket-holding device receives and stores the bucket in a secure manner during filling and mixing operations. The bucket-holding device comprises a platform, a bucket cavity, a rear securing element, and a front se

The bucket-holding device is a pedestal that is configured for use with a bucket. The bucket-holding device receives and stores the bucket in a secure manner during filling and mixing operations. The bucket-holding device comprises a platform, a bucket cavity, a rear securing element, and a front securing element. The bucket cavity is formed in the platform. The rear securing element and the front securing element are attached to the platform. The front securing element is foot operated using a pedal.

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1. A clamping mechanism comprising: wherein the clamping mechanism comprises a platform, a rear securing element, and a front securing element;wherein a bucket cavity is formed in the platform;wherein the rear securing element and the front securing element are attached to the platform;wherein the r

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A clamping mechanism comprising: wherein the clamping mechanism comprises a platform, a rear securing element, and a front securing element;wherein a bucket cavity is formed in the platform;wherein the rear securing element and the front securing element are attached to the platform;wherein the rear securing element and the front securing element secure a bucket within the bucket cavity of the platform;wherein the front securing element is foot operated;wherein the clamping mechanism receives and stores the bucket during filling and mixing operations;wherein the clamping mechanism is adjusted to accommodate the outer diameter of the bucket;wherein the platform is further defined with a length direction, a width direction, and a depth direction;wherein the platform comprises a rectilinear block, a plurality of left alignment apertures, a plurality of right alignment apertures, and a pedal notch;wherein the bucket cavity, the plurality of left alignment apertures; the plurality of right alignment apertures, and the pedal notch are formed in the rectilinear block;wherein the rectilinear block is further defined with an anterior face, a left face, a posterior face, a right face, a superior face, and an inferior face;wherein the bucket cavity is further defined with an inner diameter;wherein each of the plurality of left alignment apertures is further defined with an inner diameter;wherein each of the plurality of right alignment apertures is further defined with an inner diameter;wherein the rectilinear block is a rectangular block structure wherein an edge of the rectangular block structure has been truncated;wherein the anterior face is the face of the rectilinear block that is formed by the truncation of the rectangular block structure;wherein the anterior face of the platform forms a ramp. 2. The clamping mechanism according to claim 1 wherein the bucket cavity is a hollow cylindrical cavity that is formed in the superior face of the rectilinear block such that the superior face forms a base of the hollow cylindrical aperture. 3. The clamping mechanism according to claim 2wherein each of the plurality of left alignment apertures comprises a hollow cylindrical aperture that is formed in the superior face of the rectilinear block such that the superior face forms a base of the cylindrical aperture;wherein each of the plurality of right alignment apertures comprises a hollow cylindrical aperture that is formed in the superior face of the rectilinear block such that the superior face forms a base of the cylindrical aperture;wherein the center axes of each of the plurality of left alignment apertures are positioned and aligned such that line that is parallel to the superior face and that intersects the center axis of each of the plurality of left alignment apertures will be parallel to the left face of the rectilinear block;wherein the center axes of each of the plurality of right alignment apertures are positioned and aligned such that line that is parallel to the superior face and that intersects the center axis of each of the plurality of right alignment apertures will be parallel to the right face of the rectilinear block. 4. The clamping mechanism according to claim 3wherein the posterior face is the face of the rectilinear block that is distal from the anterior face;wherein for any individual left alignment aperture selected from the plurality of left alignment apertures there is a corresponding individual right alignment aperture selected from the plurality of right alignment apertures such that a line that perpendicularly intersects both the center axis of the selected individual left alignment aperture and center axis of the corresponding individual right alignment aperture will be parallel to both the posterior face and the superior face of the rectilinear block. 5. The clamping mechanism according to claim 4wherein the pedal notch is a negative space that is formed as a rectilinear structure within the anterior face of the rectilinear block;wherein the pedal notch forms an opening through the face of the cylindrical structure of the bucket cavity. 6. The clamping mechanism according to claim 5wherein the rear securing element comprises a brace, a plurality of left alignment pins, a plurality of right alignment pins, and a bucket notch;wherein the plurality of left alignment pins, the plurality of right alignment pins, and the bucket notch are attached to the brace;wherein the first edge is the edge of the brace contains the bucket notch;wherein the first edge faces the anterior face;wherein the brace is a modified rectangular plate structure;wherein each of the plurality of left alignment pins is further defined with an outer diameter;wherein each of the plurality of right alignment pins is further defined with an outer diameter. 7. The clamping mechanism according to claim 6wherein each of the plurality of left alignment pins is a solid cylindrical post that projects perpendicularly away from the surface of the brace that is proximal to the superior face of the rectilinear block;wherein each of the plurality of right alignment pins is a solid cylindrical post that projects perpendicularly away from the surface of the brace that is proximal to the superior face of the rectilinear block. 8. The clamping mechanism according to claim 7 wherein for any individual left pin selected from the plurality of left alignment pins there is a corresponding individual right alignment pin selected from the plurality of right alignment pins such that a line that perpendicularly intersects both the center axis of the selected individual left alignment pin and center axis of the corresponding individual right alignment pin will be parallel to both the posterior face and the superior face of the rectilinear block. 9. The clamping mechanism according to claim 8 wherein the inner diameter of each of the plurality of left alignment apertures is greater than the outer diameter of each of the plurality of left alignment pins such that any individual left alignment pin selected from the plurality of left alignment pins can be inserted into any individual left alignment aperture selected from the plurality of left alignment apertures. 10. The clamping mechanism according to claim 9wherein the bucket notch is a negative space;wherein the perimeter of the bucket notch is formed from a segment of a circular circumference;wherein the bucket notch is placed against the bucket. 11. The clamping mechanism according to claim 10wherein the front securing element comprises a pedal and a pedal spring;wherein the pedal attaches to the pedal spring;wherein the pedal is further defined with a fifth edge and a sixth edge;wherein the fifth edge is the edge of the pedal that is proximal to the superior face of the rectilinear block;wherein the sixth edge is the edge of the pedal that is distal to the fifth edge;wherein the pedal is a rectangular plate structure;wherein the span of the width direction of the pedal is lesser than the span of the width direction of the pedal notch. 12. The clamping mechanism according to claim 11 wherein the length direction of the pedal is greater than the span of the length direction of the anterior face such that when the pedal will project into the interior space of the bucket cavity. 13. The clamping mechanism according to claim 12 wherein the pedal spring is a torsion spring. 14. The clamping mechanism according to claim 13 wherein the pedal spring attaches the pedal to the rectilinear block within the pedal notch. 15. The clamping mechanism according to claim 14 wherein each of the plurality of left alignment pins is inserted into an individual left alignment apertures selected from the plurality of left alignment apertures such that the bucket notch presses against the bucket. 16. The clamping mechanism according to claim 15 wherein each of the plurality of right alignment pins is inserted into the corresponding right alignment apertures of the selected individual left alignment apertures. 17. The clamping mechanism according to claim 16 wherein the foot depresses the pedal into the pedal notch such that the fifth edge of the pedal presses against the bucket.