US4789017A
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Funnel with storage system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-10-19
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Granted: 1988-12-06
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Expires: 2007-10-19
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates generally to funnels; more specifically it relates to funnels intended for use with fluids used in engine compartments, such as in transportation vehicles. Examples of such fluids are crankcase oil, transmission fluid, anti-freeze or other coolant fluids, brake fluid, and power steering fluid. The invention is a liquid transfer system including a funnel with a dust cover that may be stored on a funnel support while the funnel is in use and that may include a piercing tool on its inner surface capable of puncturing the lids of containers used with the funnel. Also claimed is such a liquid transfer system including a support that holds the funnel in a vertical position during storage, a drip catcher, and an axially extendible and compressible spout.
Inventors
- 👤 Anton Panasewicz
- 👤 Dale Panasewicz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:29
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67C; B67C11/00; B67C11/02; B67B; B67B7/00; B67B7/24; B67B7/26; B67B7/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A liquid transfer system of a type principally designed for containerized liquids; said system comprising a funnel, comprising a receiving chamber having an open end and sidewalls capable of receiving a liquid container, said funnel also comprising a pouring spout connected to said receiving chamber; said system also comprising a dust cover to keep dust and dirt from entering the receiving chamber of said funnel during storage thereof; wherein the improvement is that said dust cover includes on its internal surface a piercing tool capable of puncturing the lids of containers for said containerized liquids, such containers as cans of motor oil or cans of automatic transmission fluid, for examples.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A liquid transfer system of a type principally designed for containerized liquids; said system comprising a funnel, comprising a receiving chamber having an open end and sidewalls capable of receiving a liquid container, said funnel also comprising a pouring spout connected to said receiving chamber; said system also comprising a dust cover to keep dust and dirt from entering the receiving chamber of said funnel during storage thereof; wherein the improvement is that said dust cover includes on its internal surface a piercing tool capable of puncturing the lids of containers for said containerized liquids, such containers as cans of motor oil or cans of automatic transmission fluid, for examples.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
139 words
A liquid transfer system of a type principally designed for containerized liquids; said system comprising a funnel, comprising a receiving chamber having an open end and sidewalls capable of receiving a liquid container, said fluid also comprising a pouring spout connected to said receiving chamber; said system also comprising a dust cover to keep dust and dirt from entering the receiving chamber of said funnel during storage thereof; said system also comprising a funnel support means capable of supporting said funnel in a stable, substantially upright orientation for storage thereof, said funnel support means may be mounted on a vertical surface, such as a wall, partition, a work bench, or a cart, for examples; wherein the improvement is that said dust cover may be removably attached to said funnel support means for storage while said funnel is in use.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
139 words
A liquid transfer system of a type principally designed for containerized liquids; said system comprising a funnel, comprising a receiving chamber having an open end and sidewalls capable of receiving a liquid container, said fluid also comprising a pouring spout connected to said receiving chamber; said system also comprising a dust cover to keep dust and dirt from entering the receiving chamber of said funnel during storage thereof; said system also comprising a funnel support means capable of supporting said funnel in a stable, substantially upright orientation for storage thereof, said funnel support means may be mounted on a vertical surface, such as a wall, partition, a work bench, or a cart, for examples; wherein the improvement is that said dust cover may be removably attached to said funnel support means for storage while said funnel is in use.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The liquid transfer system of claim 1 also comprising a funnel support means capable of supporting said funnel in a stable, substantially upright orientation for storage thereof, said funnel support means may be mounted on a vertical surface, such as a wall, partition, a work bench, or a cart, for example.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The liquid transfer system of claim 2 or 3 in combination with a drip catcher attached to said funnel support means in a position below said funnel to catch liquid remaining in said funnel after use thereof, said drip catcher may be removably attached to said funnel support means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The liquid transfer system described in claim 1, 2, 3 wherein said pouring spout is flexible and axially extendible for use and axially compressible for storage of the funnel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
233 words
A liquid transfer system of a type principally designed for containerized liquids; said system comprising a funnel, comprising a receiving chamber having an open end and sidewalls capable of receiving a liquid container, said funnel also comprising a pouring spout connected to said receiving chamber; said system also comprising a funnel support means capable of supporting said funnel in a stable, substantially upright orientation for storage thereof, said funnel support means may be mounted on a vertical surface, such as a wall, partition, a work bench, or a cart, for examples; said system also comprising a dust cover to keep dust and dirt from entering the receiving chamber of said funnel during storage thereof, said dust cover including on its internal surface a piercing tool capable of puncturing the lids of containers for said containerized liquids, such containers as cans of motor oil or cans or automatic transmission fluid, for examples, and said dust cover may be removably attached to said funnel support means for storage while said funnel is in use; said system also comprising a drip catched attached to said funnel support means in a position below said funnel to catch liquid remaining in said funnel after use thereof, said drip catcher may be removably attached to said funnel support means; and wherein said pouring spout is flexible and axially extendible for use and axially compressible for storage of the funnel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
233 words
A liquid transfer system of a type principally designed for containerized liquids; said system comprising a funnel, comprising a receiving chamber having an open end and sidewalls capable of receiving a liquid container, said funnel also comprising a pouring spout connected to said receiving chamber; said system also comprising a funnel support means capable of supporting said funnel in a stable, substantially upright orientation for storage thereof, said funnel support means may be mounted on a vertical surface, such as a wall, partition, a work bench, or a cart, for examples; said system also comprising a dust cover to keep dust and dirt from entering the receiving chamber of said funnel during storage thereof, said dust cover including on its internal surface a piercing tool capable of puncturing the lids of containers for said containerized liquids, such containers as cans of motor oil or cans or automatic transmission fluid, for examples, and said dust cover may be removably attached to said funnel support means for storage while said funnel is in use; said system also comprising a drip catched attached to said funnel support means in a position below said funnel to catch liquid remaining in said funnel after use thereof, said drip catcher may be removably attached to said funnel support means; and wherein said pouring spout is flexible and axially extendible for use and axially compressible for storage of the funnel.
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