Fluid recovery method, system and devices therefor
AssigneeTilted Toner LLC
InventorMike Houston
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Abstract
A fluid recovery method and system for recovering residual fluid residing in a used fluid container includes the steps of (a) suspending the used fluid container above a collection area in a manner which a bottom portion of the used fluid container is unobstructed; and (b) forming a hole in the bottom portion of the used fluid container. A device for recovering residual fluid includes a support for suspending the used fluid container above a collection area in a manner which a bottom portion of the used fluid container is unobstructed and a tool to pierce the bottom portion.
Claims22
A fluid recovery method for recovering residual fluid residing in a used fluid container, which includes the steps of:
- (a) suspending the used fluid container above a collection area in a manner which a bottom portion of the used fluid container is unobstructed;
- and
- (b) forming a hole in the bottom portion of the used fluid container.
A fluid recovery system for recovering residual fluid residing in a used fluid container, which includes:
- a support for suspending the used fluid container above a collection area in a manner which a bottom portion of the used fluid container is unobstructed;
- and
- an opener for forming a hole in the bottom portion of the used fluid container.
A device for recovering residual fluid from a used fluid container, which includes:
- a support for suspending the used fluid container above a collection area in a manner which a bottom portion of the used fluid container is unobstructed, wherein said support includes a bracket having a base, an upwardly extending portion connected to said base and a retaining surface connected to said upwardly extending portion upon which the used fluid container rests.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.