US3899012A
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Stay clean funnel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-21
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Granted: 1975-08-12
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Expires: 1994-01-21
Abstract
Abstract A funnel with an elongated flexible spout is provided wherein a cap is located on the flexible spout near its terminal end whereby the cap can be snapped onto the funnel to keep the funnel and the pouring nozzle clean.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth E Sather
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 04:34
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67C; B67C11/00; B67C11/02; B67C2011/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S285/00; Y10S285/903; Y10S285/921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A stay clean, no drip funnel comprising in combination: A. an enlarged mouth end portion and a smaller tail end portion; B. an elongated flexible tubular member forming a continuation of the tail end portion, said elongated member having a terminal end suitable for insertion in an orifice; C. a cap having a central opening therein to permit mounting on the elongated flexible tubular member; D. said cap adapted to snap over the large mouth end portion of the funnel; E. said cap being mounted on said flexible member near said terminal end whereby said terminal end is free and extends beyond said cap for a sufficient distance to permit the same to be inserted in said orifice; anD, F. said terminal end can be inserted in the enlarged mouth end portion to provide a closed structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A stay clean, no drip funnel comprising in combination: A. an enlarged mouth end portion and a smaller tail end portion; B. an elongated flexible tubular member forming a continuation of the tail end portion, said elongated member having a terminal end suitable for insertion in an orifice; C. a cap having a central opening therein to permit mounting on the elongated flexible tubular member; D. said cap adapted to snap over the large mouth end portion of the funnel; E. said cap being mounted on said flexible member near said terminal end whereby said terminal end is free and extends beyond said cap for a sufficient distance to permit the same to be inserted in said orifice; anD, F. said terminal end can be inserted in the enlarged mouth end portion to provide a closed structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said funnel opening and said cap are of circular configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said flexible member is constructed of a convoluted flexible inert plastic tubing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said funnel mouth terminates in a lip and wherein said cap has an inturned rim portion whereby said cap can be pushed over said rim and snapped into place thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein the cap is fixed onto the flexible member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said cap is slideably mounted on said flexible member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3579652A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-08-11 | 1979-02-10 | 1979-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-11 | 1983-02-10 | 1983-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-11 | 1987-02-10 | 1987-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |