US4373561A
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Sump oil draining and collecting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-07-31
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Granted: 1983-02-15
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Expires: 2000-07-31
Abstract
Abstract A device for draining and collecting oil from the sump of a motor comprising a drain spigot and a hose, which are connected to a vessel, and a drain plug having a passage in it, which is closed by a membrane. The membrane is part of a plug-like plastic insert, which can be replaced after rupture of the membrane by the drain spigot. The diameter of the passage and the insert are chosen to fit for all sizes of oil draining plugs of typical motor cars.
Inventors
- 👤 Jurgen Berger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:02
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01M; F01M11/00; F01M11/04; F01M11/0408; F16; F16N; F16N31/00; F16N31/002; F01M2011/0416; F01M2011/0425; F01M2011/0491
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A device for draining and collecting oil from motor vehicle oil sumps comprising: an oil collecting vessel; a drain hose; a drain spigot having a first and a second end, the first end comprising an edge and the second end being attached to the drain hose; a drain plug having a body provided with oil outlet passage, which is closed by a membrane; wherein the spigot is formed for engagement into the oil outlet passage, the first end of the spigot being capable of rupturing the membrane thus providing an oil outlet flow from the oil sump through the oil outlet passage, the spigot, the drain hose into the oil collecting vessel; wherein the membrane is formed by a plastic cup and further comprising means for locking said cup in said oil outlet passage; and wherein said plastic cup has a ring collar surrounding said membrane, and wherein said oil outlet passage has a ring groove, said ring groove and said ring collar being formed as to engage in a snapping action.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
172 words
A device for draining and collecting oil from motor vehicle oil sumps comprising: an oil collecting vessel; a drain hose; a drain spigot having a first and a second end, the first end comprising an edge and the second end being attached to the drain hose; a drain plug having a body provided with oil outlet passage, which is closed by a membrane; wherein the spigot is formed for engagement into the oil outlet passage, the first end of the spigot being capable of rupturing the membrane thus providing an oil outlet flow from the oil sump through the oil outlet passage, the spigot, the drain hose into the oil collecting vessel; wherein the membrane is formed by a plastic cup and further comprising means for locking said cup in said oil outlet passage; and wherein said plastic cup has a ring collar surrounding said membrane, and wherein said oil outlet passage has a ring groove, said ring groove and said ring collar being formed as to engage in a snapping action.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein said drain hose is a bellows.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
81 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein said oil collecting vessel has an opening and a means for shutting said opening, said shutting means comprising a cover, a ring collar, wherein that ring collar is pressed into said opening of said oil collecting vessel and a tube-like body, said tube-like body being inserted within said ring collar and having two flanges to cooperate with said ring collar, said tube-like body also having wall means adapted for attachment of said drain hose.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein said membrane is provided with a breaking line.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device according to claim 4, wherein said breaking line is formed as an open ring leaving a bridge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein said plastic cup has an outer shape of a bottle including a neck and a funnel-like body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein said plastic cup has rip means extending inwardly.
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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) | 1986-02-14 | 1986-08-16 | 1987-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-02-14 | 1990-08-16 | 1991-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-02-14 | 1994-08-16 | 1995-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |