Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A water purifier comprising: (a) a collecting container having a handle and an outwardly extended pouring spout positioned substantially opposite said handle, the top portion of said container tapering outward from the bottom portion; (b) a removable funnel receivably fitted within at least a portion of the top of said collecting container; (c) the outer contour of the lower portion of said funnel substantially matching the inner contour of the upper portion of said collecting container; (d) said funnel angularly fitting within said collecting container so that the portion of the funnel wall closest to the pouring spout extends higher than the portion of the funnel wall closest to said handle; (e) said funnel having an offset opening in the bottom thereof to receive a filter cartridge, said opening positioned closer to said handle than to said pouring spout to provide a favorable distribution of weight when a filter cartridge is positioned in the bottom of said funnel; (f) a removable cover fitted atop said funnel to provide a means for easy opening and filling of said container; and (g) a pouring passage connecting the internal bottom portion of said collecting container with said pouring spout to provide a means for convenient emptying of said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A water purifier comprising: (a) a collecting container having a handle and an outwardly extended pouring spout positioned substantially opposite said handle, the top portion of said container tapering outward from the bottom portion; (b) a removable funnel receivably fitted within at least a portion of the top of said collecting container; (c) the outer contour of the lower portion of said funnel substantially matching the inner contour of the upper portion of said collecting container; (d) said funnel angularly fitting within said collecting container so that the portion of the funnel wall closest to the pouring spout extends higher than the portion of the funnel wall closest to said handle; (e) said funnel having an offset opening in the bottom thereof to receive a filter cartridge, said opening positioned closer to said handle than to said pouring spout to provide a favorable distribution of weight when a filter cartridge is positioned in the bottom of said funnel; (f) a removable cover fitted atop said funnel to provide a means for easy opening and filling of said container; and (g) a pouring passage connecting the internal bottom portion of said collecting container with said pouring spout to provide a means for convenient emptying of said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The water purifier of claim 1 wherein said collecting container is substantially cylindrical.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The water purifier of claim 1 wherein said pouring passage is formed by a portion of the inner wall of said collecting container and a portion of the outer wall of said funnel separated by a bulge in said funnel wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The water purifier of claim 1 wherein said pouring spout is in the shape of a truncated cone.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The water purifier of claim 1 wherein said pouring spout extends at an angle between about 100° and about 170° from vertical.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The water purifier of claim 1 wherein a portion of said funnel extends outward and forms a cover over said pouring spout.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The water purifier of claim 1 wherein a portion of said funnel extends outward over said handle and provides a lever for lifting said funnel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The water purifier of claim 1 wherein said cover has a gripping knob and said knob has a gripping groove.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The water purifier of claim 1 wherein the upper internal wall of said collecting container has a venting groove therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The water purifier of claim 1 wherein said cover has a vent therein.