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US4149575A
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Container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-31
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Granted: 1979-04-17
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Expires: 1997-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A container is provided for facilitating drainage of oil from an engine. A funnel is removably attached to the top of the container in a normally inverted position. The funnel can be removed, placed in an upright position and reattached to the top of the container for receiving and directing oil or other fluids into the interior of the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry F. Fisher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
354 words
A container comprising: a bottom member; a top member; and at least one side member extending between said top and bottom members to define an interior cavity; said top member defining an upright, substantially truncated conical surface and having an opening for enabling passage of fluid into said interior cavity; said top member having a first hollow neck member with external threads thereon, said first hollow neck member extending from said truncated conical surface and upwardly from and aligned with said opening, a separate funnel member defining a substantially truncated conical surface and having a second hollow neck member extending from said last-mentioned conical surface, said second hollow neck member having threads on the interior surface thereof, said interior threads being threadably engageable with the external threads of said first neck member, wherein said separate funnel member is securable to said first neck member during storage by threadable engagement of the interior threads of said second hollow neck member with the exterior threads of said first neck member, the truncated conical surface of said funnel member overlying the truncated conical surface of said top member, and wherein said separate funnel member is securable during use by threadable engagement of the interior threads of said second hollow neck member with the exterior threads of said first neck member, the truncated conical surface of said funnel member being inverted from its storage position to receive fluid therein for funnelling through the threadably coupled first and second neck members, through said opening and into said interior cavity; and further including a spout attached to said top member to facilitate emptying the contents of the container from said interior cavity, a cap to be removably attached to said spout, and a screen member for selective placement within said funnel member and a holding member attached to said side member for holding said screen member when the screen member is not in use, said holding member and side member defining a sleeve open at the top for receiving the screen member and closed at the bottom for supporting the screen member and containing fluid dripping from the screen member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
354 words
A container comprising: a bottom member; a top member; and at least one side member extending between said top and bottom members to define an interior cavity; said top member defining an upright, substantially truncated conical surface and having an opening for enabling passage of fluid into said interior cavity; said top member having a first hollow neck member with external threads thereon, said first hollow neck member extending from said truncated conical surface and upwardly from and aligned with said opening, a separate funnel member defining a substantially truncated conical surface and having a second hollow neck member extending from said last-mentioned conical surface, said second hollow neck member having threads on the interior surface thereof, said interior threads being threadably engageable with the external threads of said first neck member, wherein said separate funnel member is securable to said first neck member during storage by threadable engagement of the interior threads of said second hollow neck member with the exterior threads of said first neck member, the truncated conical surface of said funnel member overlying the truncated conical surface of said top member, and wherein said separate funnel member is securable during use by threadable engagement of the interior threads of said second hollow neck member with the exterior threads of said first neck member, the truncated conical surface of said funnel member being inverted from its storage position to receive fluid therein for funnelling through the threadably coupled first and second neck members, through said opening and into said interior cavity; and further including a spout attached to said top member to facilitate emptying the contents of the container from said interior cavity, a cap to be removably attached to said spout, and a screen member for selective placement within said funnel member and a holding member attached to said side member for holding said screen member when the screen member is not in use, said holding member and side member defining a sleeve open at the top for receiving the screen member and closed at the bottom for supporting the screen member and containing fluid dripping from the screen member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A container as in claim 1 wherein: said second hollow neck member has threads on the exterior surface thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A container as in claim 2 further including a separate cap member threaded to engage the external threads of said second neck member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A container as in claim 1 wherein: said second hollow neck member extends upwardly from the smaller end of said funnel member conical surface.
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) | 1982-04-16 | 1982-10-16 | 1983-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-16 | 1986-10-16 | 1987-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-16 | 1990-10-16 | 1991-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |