US4488584A
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Drainer container and funnel
Assignee: BOMATIC Inc 1841 E ACACIA ST ONTARIO 91761
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Filing: 1983-09-21
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Granted: 1984-12-18
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Expires: 2003-09-21
Abstract
Abstract A drainer container and funnel having a container with an elongated internal receiving chamber that is defined by a pair of opposed major walls and at least one minor wall that interconnects the major walls, and a funnel that is detachably attachable to one of the major walls. The wall to which the funnel is attached is provided with an inwardly recessed funnel receiving wall portion and an aperture therethrough at an innermost part thereof. The funnel has a spout portion that is detachably connected to the recessed wall portion in such a manner as to communicate with the internal chamber of the container through the aperture, and the funnel being of a size and shape so as to be substantially entirely received within the recessed wall portion of the container when connected thereto. When the funnel is detached, a closure seals the aperture in the recessed wall portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Borge Hestehave
- 👤 Kjeld Hestehave
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:27
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A drainer container and funnel comprising: a container having an elongated internal receiving chamber defined by a pair of opposed major walls and at least one minor wall which interconnects said major walls, wherein a first of said opposed major walls is of a shape for supporting said container and wherein a second of said opposed major walls is provided with an inwardly recessed, funnel receiving, wall portion and an aperture therethrough at an innermost part of said recessed wall portion; an essentially rigid funnel having a funnel wall portion and a spout portion, said spout portion being constructed for detachably connecting to said recessed wall portion in a manner communicating with said receiving chamber through the aperture therein, and said funnel wall portion being of a size and shape for being substantially entirely received with the recessed wall portion of the container when said spout portion is connected thereto; and closure means for sealing said aperture when said funnel is detached.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A drainer container and funnel comprising: a container having an elongated internal receiving chamber defined by a pair of opposed major walls and at least one minor wall which interconnects said major walls, wherein a first of said opposed major walls is of a shape for supporting said container and wherein a second of said opposed major walls is provided with an inwardly recessed, funnel receiving, wall portion and an aperture therethrough at an innermost part of said recessed wall portion; an essentially rigid funnel having a funnel wall portion and a spout portion, said spout portion being constructed for detachably connecting to said recessed wall portion in a manner communicating with said receiving chamber through the aperture therein, and said funnel wall portion being of a size and shape for being substantially entirely received with the recessed wall portion of the container when said spout portion is connected thereto; and closure means for sealing said aperture when said funnel is detached.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A drainer container and funnel according to claim 1, wherein said funnel further comprises a splatter preventing screen extending across an inlet end portion of the funnel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A drainer container and funnel according to claim 2, wherein said screen has a relatively fine mesh of about 49 holes/cm 2 .
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A drainer container and funnel according to claim 3, wherein the inlet end of said funnel is provided with a circumferentially extending slot, said screen being fastened to said funnel by securement of the perimeter thereof in said slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A drainer container and funnel according to claim 2, wherein the inlet end of said funnel is provided with a circumferentially extending slot, said screen being fastened to said funnel by securement of the perimeter thereof in said slot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A drainer container and funnel according to claim 1, wherein said inwardly recessed, funnel receiving, wall portion is formed of a funnel-like shape substantially corresponding to that of said funnel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A drainer container and funnel according to claim 6, wherein said funnel-like shape is substantially frusto-pyramidal shaped.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A drainer container and funnel according to claim 6, wherein said recessed wall portion extends, at its upper outer border, to adjacent the periphery of said second major wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
90 words
A drainer container and funnel according to claim 7, wherein said container is of a generally rectangular box-shape having a plurality of minor walls interconnecting said major walls, a first of said minor walls being of a shape, size and location for supporting the container in an upright orientation, wherein said major walls are vertically situated, and second of said minor walls being provided with a handle means for transporting said container, said second minor wall being located at an opposite end of the container from said first minor wall.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A drainer container and funnel according to claim 9, wherein said second minor wall is provided with a pouring opening.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
76 words
A drainer container and funnel according to claim 6, wherein the construction for enabling the detachable connection of the funnel to the recessed wall portion comprises said spout portion being of a size and shape corresponding to that of a recessed aperture wall section defining said aperture and by the provision of a radially inwardly directed rim at an outlet end thereof for facilitating a snap-in retention of said spout portion within said aperture wall section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
48 words
A drainer container and funnel according to claim 11, wherein said aperture wall section comprises a first, large area, recessed sealing surface and a second, small area, recessed sealing surface disposed concentrically within the first recessed sealing surface, said aperture being concentrically disposed within said second recessed surface.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
43 words
A drainer container and funnel according to claim 12, wherein said closure means comprises a plug having a stepped configuration that is dimensioned so as to be received within said recessed aperture wall section in sealing engagement with both of said sealing surfaces.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
91 words
A drainer container and funnel according to claim 13, wherein said closure means is provided with at least one finger loop at an upper edge thereof for extracting said closure means from said recessed aperture section, said container is provided with a neck defining a vent opening and a closure cap for said vent neck, and wherein said finger loop, said neck, and said cap are so dimensioned relative to each other as to enable the finger loop to be disposed over said neck and retained thereon by the closure cap.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
56 words
A drainer container and funnel according to claim 2, wherein a plurality of nub-like projections are spaced circumferentially about an inlet end portion of said funnel in a substantially common plane, and wherein said screen is fastened to said funnel by heat bonding of perimetric portions of said screen to end surfaces of said nub-like projections.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
89 words
A drainer container and funnel according to claim 3, wherein said closure means is provided with at least one finger loop at an upper edge thereof for extracting said closure means from said aperture, said container is provided with a neck defining a vent opening and a closure cap for said vent neck, and wherein said finger loop, said neck, and said cap are so dimensioned relative to each other as to enable the finger loop to be disposed over said neck and retained thereon by the closure cap.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
30 words
A drainer container and funnel according to claim 2, wherein said inwardly recessed, funnel receiving, wall portion is formed of a funnel-like shape substantially corresponding to that of said funnel.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
17 words
A drainer container and funnel according to claim 17, wherein said funnel-like shape is substantially frusto-pyramidal shaped.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
89 words
A drainer container and funnel according to claim 18, wherein said closure means is provided with at least one finger loop at an upper edge thereof for extracting said closure means from said aperture, said container is provided with a neck defining a vent opening and a closure cap for said vent neck, and wherein said finger loop, said neck, and said cap are so dimensioned relative to each other as to enable the finger loop to be disposed over said neck and retained thereon by the closure cap.
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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) | 1987-12-18 | 1988-06-18 | 1988-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-12-18 | 1992-06-18 | 1992-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-12-18 | 1996-06-18 | 1996-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |