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US 4,230,002 AGranted
Funnel employing tool for removing plug and draining oil from vehicle oil pan
OwnerPaul E. Skidmoreinventor
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Abstract
A dual purpose tool for removing drain plugs and draining oil from vehicle oil pans.
Claims9
A dual purpose tool for removing drain plugs of vehicle oil pans and substantially simultaneously receiving the oil draining therefrom comprising:
- a funnel shaped member,
- said member having an open flared end for receiving the oil draining from the drain port of the vehicle oil pan and a tubular portion integral with the neck of said member and extending therefrom,
- the free end of said tubular portion arranged for receiving a drain hose in a snug fit therewith,
- a bracket extending across the flared end of said member, and
- a head mounted on said bracket and extending outwardly of said member for receiving a socket in a snug interlocking fit therewith,
- whereby the tool mounted socket when pushed over a drain plug and the tool rotated, the socket will loosen and remove the drain plug from the oil pan and said member will receive the oil released by said drain plug.
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