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US4856568A
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Funnel apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-10-30
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Granted: 1989-08-15
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Expires: 2007-10-30
Abstract
Abstract A funnel apparatus includes a fluid receiver section joined to an elongated flexible extension. Carried by the lower portion of the extension is a hollow cap fastener member having a cylindrical portion joined to a lower tapered portion. External threads on the entire periphery of the cap fastener member firmly engage the straight wall forming a cavity within an adapter cap having a flat bottom provided with a central opening. Threading of the fastener member into the adapter cap cavity maintains the abutment of its bottom with the fastener member bottom to insure a positive connection of the components as fluid is poured therethrough into a filler opening such as an automotive oil or water opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Jimmy D. Murphy
- 👤 Ted Hicks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:37
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67C; B67C11/00; B67C11/02; B67C2011/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
A funnel apparatus comprising: a cylindrical fluid receiving member having a bottom orifice; a flexible, elongated extension member having an uppermost end attached to said receiving member adjacent said bottom orifice and having a lowermost end; cap fastening means on said extension member lowermost end; said cap fastening means including a hollow member having an upper vertically walled cylindrical portion and a lower tapered portion terminating in a bottom; securing means on said hollow member upper and lower portions; an adapter cap adapted to engage within a fluid-receiving opening; said adapter cap comprising a cylindrical member having a cylindrical vertically walled interior cavity bounded by a flat bottom having a central bottom opening; said bottom opening having a diameter less than that of said cap fastening means bottom; said cap fastening means inserted within said adapter cap cavity with at least a portion of said securing means engaging said adapter cap; said securing means allowing for removable engagement of the cap fastening means and adapter cap and said cap fastening means bottom abutting said adapter cap flat bottom, whereby said adapter cap central bottom opening is disposed flat relative said cap fastening means bottom in a concentric manner relative said bottom opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
A funnel apparatus comprising: a cylindrical fluid receiving member having a bottom orifice; a flexible, elongated extension member having an uppermost end attached to said receiving member adjacent said bottom orifice and having a lowermost end; cap fastening means on said extension member lowermost end; said cap fastening means including a hollow member having an upper vertically walled cylindrical portion and a lower tapered portion terminating in a bottom; securing means on said hollow member upper and lower portions; an adapter cap adapted to engage within a fluid-receiving opening; said adapter cap comprising a cylindrical member having a cylindrical vertically walled interior cavity bounded by a flat bottom having a central bottom opening; said bottom opening having a diameter less than that of said cap fastening means bottom; said cap fastening means inserted within said adapter cap cavity with at least a portion of said securing means engaging said adapter cap; said securing means allowing for removable engagement of the cap fastening means and adapter cap and said cap fastening means bottom abutting said adapter cap flat bottom, whereby said adapter cap central bottom opening is disposed flat relative said cap fastening means bottom in a concentric manner relative said bottom opening.
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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) | 1992-08-14 | 1993-02-13 | 1993-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-14 | 1997-02-13 | 1997-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-14 | 2001-02-13 | 2001-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |