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US 5,511,595 AGranted
Funnel device
OwnerWilliam C. Stidhaminventor
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Abstract
A device for funneling liquid, wherein the device includes a funnel portion for receiving liquid, a vented tube-like handle for preventing liquid backup in the funnel portion and an outlet spout with an end and cooperative side opening for delivering liquid therefrom. A stopper, which has a ruled shaft for measuring liquid, is provided for controlling and stopping the flow of liquid from the device. In addition, an extension and outlet adapter are provided to accommodate various receiving containers.
Claims21
A device for funneling liquid, comprising:
- a hollow funnel portion having a conical side wall for receiving the liquid;
- an outlet spout for delivering the liquid from said funnel portion;
- means for reducing backup of the liquid in said funnel portion wherein said means for reducing backup is in communication with said funnel portion;
- wherein the liquid received in said funnel portion is allowed to move in and out of said means for reducing backup;
- wherein said means for reducing backup includes a tube having an opening, said tube extends from outside said funnel portion through said side wall thereof and into said hollow funnel portion;
- and
- wherein said tube is extended into said hollow funnel portion at a location which is generally adjacent said outlet spout.
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A device for funneling liquid, comprising:
- a hollow funnel portion having a conical side wall for receiving the liquid;
- an outlet spout for delivering the liquid from said funnel portion;
- means for reducing backup of the liquid in said funnel portion wherein said means for reducing backup is in communication with said funnel portion;
- wherein the liquid received in said funnel portion is allowed to move in and out of said means for reducing backup;
- wherein said means for reducing backup includes a tube having an opening, said tube extends from outside said funnel portion through said side wall thereof and into said hollow funnel portion;
- wherein said tube is extended into said hollow funnel portion at a location which is generally adjacent said outlet spout;
- and
- wherein said tube is angularly received through said side wall of said funnel portion.
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A device for funneling liquid, comprising:
- a hollow funnel portion having a conical side wall for receiving the liquid;
- an outlet spout for delivering the liquid from said funnel portion;
- means for reducing backup of the liquid in said funnel portion wherein said means for reducing backup is in communication with said funnel portion;
- wherein the liquid received in said funnel portion is allowed to move in and out of said means for reducing backup;
- wherein said means for reducing backup includes a tube having an opening, said tube extends from outside said funnel portion through said side wall thereof and into said hollow funnel portion;
- wherein said tube is extended into said hollow funnel portion at a location which is generally adjacent said outlet spout;
- and
- wherein said tube includes a vent.
5 more elements
A device for funneling liquid, comprising:
- a hollow funnel portion having a conical side wall for receiving the liquid;
- an outlet spout for delivering the liquid from said funnel portion;
- means for reducing backup of the liquid in said funnel portion wherein said means for reducing backup is in communication with said funnel portion;
- wherein the liquid received in said funnel portion is allowed to move in and out of said means for reducing backup;
- wherein said means for reducing backup includes a tube having an opening, said tube extends from outside said funnel portion through said side wall thereof and into said hollow funnel portion;
- wherein said tube is extended into said hollow funnel portion at a location which is generally adjacent said outlet spout;
- and
- means for controlling flow of the liquid from the device.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.