US4298145A
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Adapter for a container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-10-09
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Granted: 1981-11-03
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Expires: 1999-10-09
Abstract
Abstract An improved adapter for a container such as for example, a cooking oil container, is described which includes an outer tube, an inner tube and a drip return guide plate. A hole is located in the lowest part of the guide plate and operates as both a drip passage and as an air venting port.
Inventors
- 👤 Motoyori Iida
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:12
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
An adapter for a liquid container comprising: an outer tube for mounting on a liquid container; an inner tube having a pouring lip on its upper edge on one side thereof and a groove on the outer surface thereof which extends from the top end of said inner tube, at a position opposite to said pouring lip, to the bottom end thereof; said inner tube including a wall which separates said groove from the interior space of said inner tube; and a guide plate connecting said outer tube and inner tube together, said guide plate being inclined from under said pouring lip toward the lower end of said groove, said guide plate having a hole located at a position within said groove for venting air therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
An adapter for a liquid container comprising: an outer tube for mounting on a liquid container; an inner tube having a pouring lip on its upper edge on one side thereof and a groove on the outer surface thereof which extends from the top end of said inner tube, at a position opposite to said pouring lip, to the bottom end thereof; said inner tube including a wall which separates said groove from the interior space of said inner tube; and a guide plate connecting said outer tube and inner tube together, said guide plate being inclined from under said pouring lip toward the lower end of said groove, said guide plate having a hole located at a position within said groove for venting air therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An adapter as in claim 1 further comprising a tongue located under said pouring lip and extending from said pouring lip to said guide plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
An adapter as in claim 1 further comprising a baffle plate located at the top edge of said outer tube adjacent said pouring lip, said baffle plate extending inwardly toward said inner tube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
79 words
An adapter as in claim 1 wherein said guide plate includes a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface, said first inclined surface being inclined and extending from under said pouring spout toward said groove, and said second inclined surface extending from the inside of said outer tube adjacent said groove toward said groove and said hole, said second inclined surface being inclined from the lowest point of said first inclined surface toward said groove and said hole.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
An adapter as in claim 1 wherein said groove is wider at the top end and tapers to be narrower at the lower end 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) | 1984-11-02 | 1985-05-04 | 1985-11-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-02 | 1989-05-04 | 1989-11-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-02 | 1993-05-04 | 1993-11-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |