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US4338983A
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Oil cap with self contained funnel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-07-07
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Granted: 1982-07-13
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Expires: 2000-07-07
Abstract
Abstract An oil cap having a self contained funnel is the subject of the present invention. The oil cap is inserted into the engine oil port in place of a conventional cap. An opening in the cap receives a neck portion which extends upwardly and in turn receives a funnel portion. The funnel portion is provided with a cover which may be removed to add engine oil.
Inventors
- 👤 Floyd J. Hatcher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:04
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67C; B67C11/00; B67C11/02; B67C2011/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A device adapted to be permanently coupled with an engine for closing the oil intake port of the engine, said device comprising: a cap which is engageable with said port and adapted to be sealingly received by said port, said cap having an opening communicating with said port; funnel means for directing oil into said port, elongated neck means coupling the end of said funnel means with said cap opening; and cover means coupled with said funnel means for closing said funnel, said cover means presenting a first generally flat section rigid with said funnel means and a second generally flat section hingedly coupled with said first section and movable between open and closed positions; and bracket means rigid with said first flat section for coupling the device with said engine.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
131 words
A device adapted to be permanently coupled with an engine for closing the oil intake port of the engine, said device comprising: a cap which is engageable with said port and adapted to be sealingly received by said port, said cap having an opening communicating with said port; funnel means for directing oil into said port, elongated neck means coupling the end of said funnel means with said cap opening; and cover means coupled with said funnel means for closing said funnel, said cover means presenting a first generally flat section rigid with said funnel means and a second generally flat section hingedly coupled with said first section and movable between open and closed positions; and bracket means rigid with said first flat section for coupling the device with said engine.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as set forth in claim 1, wherein there is included within said funnel means a filter means for oil passing through the funnel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-07-12 | 1986-01-11 | 1986-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-12 | 1990-01-11 | 1990-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-12 | 1994-01-11 | 1994-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |