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US3750722A
US3750722A US00141135A US3750722DA US3750722A US 3750722 A US3750722 A US 3750722A US 00141135 A US00141135 A US 00141135A US 3750722D A US3750722D A US 3750722DA US 3750722 A US3750722 A US 3750722A
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67C—CLEANING, FILLING WITH LIQUIDS OR SEMILIQUIDS, OR EMPTYING, OF BOTTLES, JARS, CANS, CASKS, BARRELS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; FUNNELS
    • B67C11/00—Funnels, e.g. for liquids
    • B67C11/02—Funnels, e.g. for liquids without discharge valves
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67C—CLEANING, FILLING WITH LIQUIDS OR SEMILIQUIDS, OR EMPTYING, OF BOTTLES, JARS, CANS, CASKS, BARRELS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; FUNNELS
    • B67C11/00—Funnels, e.g. for liquids
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67C—CLEANING, FILLING WITH LIQUIDS OR SEMILIQUIDS, OR EMPTYING, OF BOTTLES, JARS, CANS, CASKS, BARRELS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; FUNNELS
    • B67C11/00—Funnels, e.g. for liquids
    • B67C2011/20—Funnels, e.g. for liquids comprising closures, e.g. stoppers, caps or lids

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  • the funnel In addition, where a viscous motor oil is used, the funnel must be left in the opening to which the oil is to be poured long enough for all of the oil to drain from the surfaces of the funnel; this is necessary not only to save oil, but also to insure that the funnel does not deposit oil in the place where it is stored In many cases, the funnel sits in the body of oil during this last drainage period and, when it is removed, there is still a substantial amount of oil to drip in the place of storage.
  • Another object of this invention is the provision of a funnel which serves in a dual capacity as an assistant to pouring and a protection for the top of the oil can from dust and dirt.
  • a further object of the present invention is the provision of a funnel which snaps ont the top of a can of liquid and which can be readily removed without the use of tools.
  • a still further object of the invention is the provision of a funnel formed to extend into hard-toreach places.
  • the invention consists of a funnel having a hollow main body formed of an elastomer plastic and having an opening at one end.
  • a flange extends inwardly from the main body around the periphery of the opening, the flange being adapted to envelope the end of a container.
  • the main body has an inclined surface that can be pressed to lift a portion of the flange from the container.
  • FIG. I is a perspective view of a funnel embodying the principles of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional view of the funnel.
  • the funnel indicated generally by the reference numeral 10
  • the funnel is shown as having a hollow main body 11 formed of an elastomer plastic, such as linear polyethylene, and having an opening 12 at one end.
  • the flange 13 extends from the main body 11 around the periphery of the opening 12, the flange being adapted to envelope the end of a container 14.
  • the main body 11 has an inclined surface 15 that can be pressed to lift a portion of the flange from the container.
  • the main body 11 has a neck 16 located a substantial distance away from the said opening 12 and having a secondary opening of smaller size than the said opening 12.
  • a cap 17 is provided to fit on the neck 16 and is connected to the main body by a flexible band 18.
  • the main body 11 has the general shape of a surface connecting a large circle to a small circle parallel to and spaced from the large circle with its center displaced laterally a substantial distance from the center of the large circle. More specifically, the periphery of the small circle is substantially tangential to the projection of the large circle onto the plane of the small circle and the small circle lies entirely within the said projection.
  • the flange 13 is provided with an internal radial lip 19 to engage and lock with the conventional lip on the container 14.
  • the upper neck 16 is of a generally conical configuration, while the surface 15 extends from the base of that cone to the flange 13.
  • a downwardly-directed axial flange 21 extends down- 1 wardly from the interior of the main body in a position generally spaced from and concentric with a flange 13.
  • the flange 21 fits in the inside of the lip of the container to provide for drain-back.
  • the end of the band 18 opposite the end which carries the cap 17 is provided with a ring 22.
  • This ring snaps over an outwardly-directed ridge 23 formed at the bottom of the neck 16.
  • the cap 17, the band 18, and the ring 22 are integrally formed of an elastomer plastic so that the band 22 is resilient enough to snap over the ridge and be locked in place.
  • the present invention is particularly useful in the case of a marine engine where the entrance to the oil sump of the internal combustion engine is located in a recess under the bulk of the engine and access is very difficult even with a conventional funnel.
  • the container and funnel can be introduced into the recess in a somewhat horizontal condition without danger of spillage.
  • the danger of the oil can being tipped over and the oil running into the bilge water is a common problem.
  • the present invention allows the funnel to be stored with the oil can. it serves to keep the oil clean, free of water and dirt, and there is no danger of the funnel dripping after it has been used, since the excess oil on the surface of the funnel drains back into the can.
  • the present invention lends itself particularly to being manufactured inexpensively by the injection molding process.
  • a funnel for use on a container, said container having a circular upper surface, a container flange upwardly directed from the periphery of the upper surface, and a container lip extending radially from the upper edge of the container flange, comprising:
  • a second aperture of smaller area than said first aperture and having a periphery and a geometric center, said second aperture being spaced from the plane of the first aperture and located so that its center is spaced from the axis of the first aperture,
  • a first flange concentric with the first aperture and extending longitudinally from the plane, and positioned to engage the inner surface of the container flange
  • a peripheral, inwardly-directed lip extending radially from the second flange, and positioned to engage the lower portion of the'container lip thereby cooperating with the first flange to form a seal with the periphery of the container.

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US4034901A (en) * 1975-04-18 1977-07-12 Norman Kirk Dripless spout for paint cans
US4054184A (en) * 1975-09-19 1977-10-18 Marcinko Michael L Disposable oil drain system and method of using the same
US4068778A (en) * 1976-03-11 1978-01-17 William Wilson Void cap
US4239130A (en) * 1979-04-18 1980-12-16 Altadonna Lawrence J Oil caddy
US4243156A (en) * 1979-03-19 1981-01-06 Lobbestael David A Closure for a beverage receptacle
US4494585A (en) * 1983-02-04 1985-01-22 Waldecker Donald E Funnel having a primary vent and an auxiliary vent/siphon
WO1986006943A1 (en) * 1985-05-30 1986-12-04 Bogusz Walter F Dish washing aid device
US4664301A (en) * 1985-04-10 1987-05-12 Nationwide Industries, Inc. Spout and spout-holding accessory for containers
US4698861A (en) * 1985-05-30 1987-10-13 Bogusz Edward F Dish washing aid device
US4706720A (en) * 1986-03-21 1987-11-17 Pattison O H Clean funnel
US4825915A (en) * 1987-11-17 1989-05-02 Bergen Hess Funnel construction system
USD303634S (en) 1987-03-20 1989-09-26 Leandre Vachon Pouring spout
US4958668A (en) * 1983-12-14 1990-09-25 Leandre Vachon Variable flow valve equipped safety spout
US5207425A (en) * 1990-06-04 1993-05-04 Cohrs Kenneth O Device for handling game pieces
US5253781A (en) * 1992-06-29 1993-10-19 James River Corporation Of Virginia Disposable drink-through cup lid
US5261468A (en) * 1992-09-28 1993-11-16 Scheel Eugene E Ice cube funnel
USD352459S (en) 1992-08-20 1994-11-15 Pollacco Paul J Motor oil jug
USD359236S (en) 1993-11-02 1995-06-13 Spafford Eugene H Paint can lid
USD360889S (en) 1994-05-23 1995-08-01 Boekeloo James F Funnel cover
WO1995027675A1 (en) * 1994-04-12 1995-10-19 Centramec Ab Emptying arrangement for a container
US5480072A (en) * 1993-10-18 1996-01-02 Ripley; Robert L. Fluid pouring guide
US5512099A (en) * 1994-03-30 1996-04-30 Trace Chemicals Incorporated Applicator for seed treatment products
USD395603S (en) 1996-11-01 1998-06-30 Virgil Harris Oil bottle funnel
US5803140A (en) * 1995-11-06 1998-09-08 Jodoin; David Edward Oil drain funnel with magnetic retention means for removable attachment to engine oil pan
USD404617S (en) * 1994-04-12 1999-01-26 Mick Orneda E Wide mouth jar funnel
USD413798S (en) * 1997-06-10 1999-09-14 Quality First Performance, LLC Bottle
US5967201A (en) * 1996-11-01 1999-10-19 Gasior; Carlton L. Drainage system
US6202904B1 (en) 1993-07-06 2001-03-20 Frederick M. Casciano Dry breakfast food portable storing and direct mouth feeding container apparatus
US6715647B1 (en) 2002-11-25 2004-04-06 Todd Ivins Funnel with support assembly
US20060174972A1 (en) * 2003-09-30 2006-08-10 Pacitto Angelo Jr Fuel filler tube assembly and manufacturing method
US20060255074A1 (en) * 2005-05-10 2006-11-16 Tal Amir Dosing dispenser particularly useful for dispensing baby formula
US20080128415A1 (en) * 1999-12-03 2008-06-05 Shelby Enterprises, Inc. Fuel tank filler neck and method of manufacturing same
US20110089187A1 (en) * 2006-08-10 2011-04-21 Capitol Vial Inc. Shatterproof Container And Cap Assembly
USD763440S1 (en) * 2014-09-18 2016-08-09 Adrian Garzon Female urinal funnel
US10125508B2 (en) 2017-02-17 2018-11-13 Tod Blanchard Swimming pool funnel
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US3201015A (en) * 1964-04-10 1965-08-17 Monoosnock Entpr Inc Supplemental container for a bottle
US3289218A (en) * 1964-03-30 1966-12-06 Michael G Mehilos Attachments for sinks
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US3289218A (en) * 1964-03-30 1966-12-06 Michael G Mehilos Attachments for sinks
US3201015A (en) * 1964-04-10 1965-08-17 Monoosnock Entpr Inc Supplemental container for a bottle
US3490501A (en) * 1966-06-28 1970-01-20 Stokman Hans Multiple-use accessory notably for handling liquids

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US4034901A (en) * 1975-04-18 1977-07-12 Norman Kirk Dripless spout for paint cans
US4054184A (en) * 1975-09-19 1977-10-18 Marcinko Michael L Disposable oil drain system and method of using the same
US4068778A (en) * 1976-03-11 1978-01-17 William Wilson Void cap
US4243156A (en) * 1979-03-19 1981-01-06 Lobbestael David A Closure for a beverage receptacle
US4239130A (en) * 1979-04-18 1980-12-16 Altadonna Lawrence J Oil caddy
US4494585A (en) * 1983-02-04 1985-01-22 Waldecker Donald E Funnel having a primary vent and an auxiliary vent/siphon
US4958668A (en) * 1983-12-14 1990-09-25 Leandre Vachon Variable flow valve equipped safety spout
US4664301A (en) * 1985-04-10 1987-05-12 Nationwide Industries, Inc. Spout and spout-holding accessory for containers
US4698861A (en) * 1985-05-30 1987-10-13 Bogusz Edward F Dish washing aid device
WO1986006943A1 (en) * 1985-05-30 1986-12-04 Bogusz Walter F Dish washing aid device
US4706720A (en) * 1986-03-21 1987-11-17 Pattison O H Clean funnel
USD303634S (en) 1987-03-20 1989-09-26 Leandre Vachon Pouring spout
US4825915A (en) * 1987-11-17 1989-05-02 Bergen Hess Funnel construction system
US5207425A (en) * 1990-06-04 1993-05-04 Cohrs Kenneth O Device for handling game pieces
US5253781A (en) * 1992-06-29 1993-10-19 James River Corporation Of Virginia Disposable drink-through cup lid
USD352459S (en) 1992-08-20 1994-11-15 Pollacco Paul J Motor oil jug
US5261468A (en) * 1992-09-28 1993-11-16 Scheel Eugene E Ice cube funnel
US6202904B1 (en) 1993-07-06 2001-03-20 Frederick M. Casciano Dry breakfast food portable storing and direct mouth feeding container apparatus
US5480072A (en) * 1993-10-18 1996-01-02 Ripley; Robert L. Fluid pouring guide
USD359236S (en) 1993-11-02 1995-06-13 Spafford Eugene H Paint can lid
US5512099A (en) * 1994-03-30 1996-04-30 Trace Chemicals Incorporated Applicator for seed treatment products
WO1995027675A1 (en) * 1994-04-12 1995-10-19 Centramec Ab Emptying arrangement for a container
USD404617S (en) * 1994-04-12 1999-01-26 Mick Orneda E Wide mouth jar funnel
USD360889S (en) 1994-05-23 1995-08-01 Boekeloo James F Funnel cover
US5803140A (en) * 1995-11-06 1998-09-08 Jodoin; David Edward Oil drain funnel with magnetic retention means for removable attachment to engine oil pan
USD395603S (en) 1996-11-01 1998-06-30 Virgil Harris Oil bottle funnel
US5967201A (en) * 1996-11-01 1999-10-19 Gasior; Carlton L. Drainage system
USD413798S (en) * 1997-06-10 1999-09-14 Quality First Performance, LLC Bottle
US20080128415A1 (en) * 1999-12-03 2008-06-05 Shelby Enterprises, Inc. Fuel tank filler neck and method of manufacturing same
US6715647B1 (en) 2002-11-25 2004-04-06 Todd Ivins Funnel with support assembly
US20060174972A1 (en) * 2003-09-30 2006-08-10 Pacitto Angelo Jr Fuel filler tube assembly and manufacturing method
US7677278B2 (en) 2003-09-30 2010-03-16 Shelby Enterprises, Inc. Fuel filler tube assembly and manufacturing method
US20100132837A1 (en) * 2003-09-30 2010-06-03 Shelby Enterprises, Inc. Fuel filler tube assembly and manufacturing method
US20060255074A1 (en) * 2005-05-10 2006-11-16 Tal Amir Dosing dispenser particularly useful for dispensing baby formula
US7472810B2 (en) 2005-05-10 2009-01-06 Tal Amir Dosing dispenser particularly useful for dispensing baby formula
US20110089187A1 (en) * 2006-08-10 2011-04-21 Capitol Vial Inc. Shatterproof Container And Cap Assembly
USD763440S1 (en) * 2014-09-18 2016-08-09 Adrian Garzon Female urinal funnel
US10125508B2 (en) 2017-02-17 2018-11-13 Tod Blanchard Swimming pool funnel
US20200095052A1 (en) * 2018-09-24 2020-03-26 Nicholas J. Singer Delivery package for powdered food products

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