US3986538A
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Stay clean funnel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-02-19
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Granted: 1976-10-19
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Expires: 1995-02-19
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. This is further characterized by providing a means in which a can of oil or the like may be directly snapped into the funnel and wherein the cap may be independent of the funnel and spout but cooperative therewith to keep the funnel and pouring nozzle clean.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth E. Sather
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:14
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67C; B67C11/00; B67C11/02; B67C2011/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S285/00; Y10S285/901; Y10S285/903; Y10S285/921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
An apparatus for dispensing of fluids comprising: (1) a funnel having one large end suitable to receive liquids and one smaller end suitable to dispense liquids; (2) a flexible tubing cooperatively formed upon the constricted end and extending from a distance therefrom; (3) a dispensing nozzle cooperatively formed upon the end of said tubing not formed upon said funnel suitable to dispense liquids into a receptacle; (4) means cooperatively engaged with the large end of said funnel to seal the same when not receiving liquids; (5) means cooperatively engaged with the large end of said funnel to engage with the dispensing nozzle such that when so engaged, and when the said cap is so engaged, the interior of the flexible tubing, funnel, and nozzle will be sealed against the introduction of foreign materials therein.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
134 words
An apparatus for dispensing of fluids comprising: (1) a funnel having one large end suitable to receive liquids and one smaller end suitable to dispense liquids; (2) a flexible tubing cooperatively formed upon the constricted end and extending from a distance therefrom; (3) a dispensing nozzle cooperatively formed upon the end of said tubing not formed upon said funnel suitable to dispense liquids into a receptacle; (4) means cooperatively engaged with the large end of said funnel to seal the same when not receiving liquids; (5) means cooperatively engaged with the large end of said funnel to engage with the dispensing nozzle such that when so engaged, and when the said cap is so engaged, the interior of the flexible tubing, funnel, and nozzle will be sealed against the introduction of foreign materials therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the means to engage the dispensing nozzle comprises a hole in the said cap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the means to engage the dispensing nozzle comprises a boss formed adjacent the large end of said funnel and on the exterior thereof, suitable to sealingly interconnect with the said dispensing nozzle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the said funnel is provided with shoulder means adjacent the interior of its large end suitable to engage the end of a container of fluid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the said cap is hingedly attached adjacent the large end of said funnel in such manner that it may be fastened so as to seal the large end of said funnel or may be opened so as to completely open the large end of said funnel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the said cap is cooperatively connected to said tubing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
145 words
A stay clean, no drip funnel comprising in combination: a. a funnel having an enlarged mouth end and a constricted end, b. an elongated flexible tubing member forming a continuation of the restricted end of said funnel, said elongated member having a terminal end suitable for insertion in an orifice, c. a cap adapted to snap over the large mouth end of the funnel, d. said cap having a central opening with the elongated flexible tubing extending through said opening to retain said cap thereon, 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 an orifice, and f. wherein said terminal end can be inserted in the enlarged mouth end of the funnel to provide a closed structure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
145 words
A stay clean, no drip funnel comprising in combination: a. a funnel having an enlarged mouth end and a constricted end, b. an elongated flexible tubing member forming a continuation of the restricted end of said funnel, said elongated member having a terminal end suitable for insertion in an orifice, c. a cap adapted to snap over the large mouth end of the funnel, d. said cap having a central opening with the elongated flexible tubing extending through said opening to retain said cap thereon, 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 an orifice, and f. wherein said terminal end can be inserted in the enlarged mouth end of the funnel to provide a closed structure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure of claim 7 wherein said funnel opening and said cap are of circular configuration.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure of claim 7 wherein said flexible member is constructed of a convoluted flexible inert plastic tubing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure of claim 7 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 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
The structure of claim 7 wherein the cap is fixed onto flexible member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The structure of claim 7 wherein said cap is slideably mounted on said flexible member.
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