US3703956A
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Oil change kit
Assignee: Cato Oil and Grease Co Inc
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Filing: 1971-02-16
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Granted: 1972-11-28
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Expires: 1991-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A packaged kit comprising a drain pan, a plurality of cans of oil, an adapter mountable within the drain hole of an oil pan for a remote opening and closing thereof, a collapsible funnel, and a plurality of flexible sealable liquid containers, all confined within a transparent wrapper.
Inventors
- 👤 Leon M Oswalt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:34
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D79/00; F; F01; F01M; F01M11/00; F01M11/04; F01M11/0458; F16; F16N; F16N31/00; F16N31/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
An oil change kit comprising, in a package unit, a drain pan, a containerized supply of oil, an adapter, said adapter comprising a valve unit mountable within the drain hole of an oil pan and a remote control for selectively opening and closing said valve unit to enable a draining and subsequent filling of the oil pan, said containerized supply of oil being received within said drain pan, and wrapper means enclosing said drain pan, supply of oil, and adapter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
An oil change kit comprising, in a package unit, a drain pan, a containerized supply of oil, an adapter, said adapter comprising a valve unit mountable within the drain hole of an oil pan and a remote control for selectively opening and closing said valve unit to enable a draining and subsequent filling of the oil pan, said containerized supply of oil being received within said drain pan, and wrapper means enclosing said drain pan, supply of oil, and adapter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The kit of claim 1 wherein said containerized supply of oil comprises a predetermined number of cans of oil, said drain pan being of a size, relative to said cans, to snuggly receive said cans in a manner whereby relative movement therebetween is generally precluded.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The kit of claim 2 wherein said adapter is contained within a box overlying said oil cans, said box being of a size so as to fall within an area defined by the outermost portions of said cans.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The kit of claim 3 wherein said wrapper means comprises an open top bag completely receiving the stacked drain pan, cans and box therein, and tie means for closing the open top of said bag above said box.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The kit of claim 4 wherein said bag is transparent for a visual disclosure of the contents thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The kit of claim 5 including at least one sealable liquid container positionable within the drain pan for a collection of oil draining therein for subsequent disposal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The kit of claim 6 wherein said liquid container is collapsed within the kit until use thereof is desired.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
9 words
The kit of claim 7 including a collapsible funnel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The kit of claim 8 wherein said cans of oil are five in number, each can having a portion of the side thereof engaged with the side of the drain pan.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The kit of claim 1 including at least one sealable liquid container positionable within the drain pan for a collection of oil draining therein for subsequent disposal.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
97 words
An oil change kit comprising, as a packaged unit, a supply of oil provided within a plurality of cans, an adapter mountable within the drain hole of an oil pan for enabling a remote opening of the hole and a draining of the oil, a drain pan, said drain pan receiving said cans therein and defining a support container therefor; said drain pan including a peripheral wall surrounding said cans for a substantial portion of the height thereof, the liquid capacity of said drain pan being at least as great as the combined contents of said cans.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
97 words
An oil change kit comprising, as a packaged unit, a supply of oil provided within a plurality of cans, an adapter mountable within the drain hole of an oil pan for enabling a remote opening of the hole and a draining of the oil, a drain pan, said drain pan receiving said cans therein and defining a support container therefor; said drain pan including a peripheral wall surrounding said cans for a substantial portion of the height thereof, the liquid capacity of said drain pan being at least as great as the combined contents of said cans.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-11-28 | 1976-05-29 | 1976-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-28 | 1980-05-29 | 1980-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-28 | 1984-05-29 | 1984-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |