US4099598A
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Drain system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-07-26
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Granted: 1978-07-11
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Expires: 1996-07-26
Abstract
Abstract A system comprising a funnel stand and a receptacle such as a plastic bag operably attached to the stand for receiving liquids (e.g. oil) which then can be detached and discarded or stored if desired. The basic stand preferably includes a flat continuous bottom support connected by open sides to a substantially funnel-shaped top wall with a centrally disposed spout. A deformable receptacle (e.g. plastic bag) is removably attached at its open end to the spout, and is preferably supported by the bottom, especially as it is filled with liquid.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph Clinard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:41
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16N; F16N31/00; F16N31/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A collection system for collecting spent liquid from a vehicle comprising in combination: a substantially rigid stand adapted to be moved under a vehicle to receive spent liquid, said stand having an open top wall, an open sidewall, and a flat substantially continous bottom wall; said bottom wall adapted to be seated on the ground and to support said stand; said top wall inwardly sloping to an opening therein so as to receive and channel spent liquid from said vehicle through said opening, a spout integrally connected to said opening and extending downward from said opening for a predetermined distance; a deformable receptacle operably connected with said spout for receiving said spent liquid, the bottom of said receptacle being fully supported on the bottom wall of said stand when it receives spent liquid under said vehicle as well as when the stand is removed from under said vehicle and a plurality of spaced sidewall members, firmly connecting said bottom wall to said top wall and defining a plurality of open sidewalls to permit easy removal of the deformable receptacle in both its filled and unfilled conditions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A collection system for collecting spent liquid from a vehicle comprising in combination: a substantially rigid stand adapted to be moved under a vehicle to receive spent liquid, said stand having an open top wall, an open sidewall, and a flat substantially continous bottom wall; said bottom wall adapted to be seated on the ground and to support said stand; said top wall inwardly sloping to an opening therein so as to receive and channel spent liquid from said vehicle through said opening, a spout integrally connected to said opening and extending downward from said opening for a predetermined distance; a deformable receptacle operably connected with said spout for receiving said spent liquid, the bottom of said receptacle being fully supported on the bottom wall of said stand when it receives spent liquid under said vehicle as well as when the stand is removed from under said vehicle and a plurality of spaced sidewall members, firmly connecting said bottom wall to said top wall and defining a plurality of open sidewalls to permit easy removal of the deformable receptacle in both its filled and unfilled conditions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said stand comprises a rectangular configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said stand comprises a triangular configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said receptacle includes closure means operably associated therewith for closing said receptacle after it is removed from said spout.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said top of said stand is substantially concave at least surrounding said opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said top wall of said stand extends continuously from the periphery thereof in a downward slope toward said opening which is centrally located in said top wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said stand has spaced supports for interconnecting said top and bottom walls at the periphery thereof.
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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) | 1981-07-10 | 1982-01-09 | 1982-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-10 | 1986-01-09 | 1986-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-10 | 1990-01-09 | 1990-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |