Device for draining fluid from a container

A fluid filter draining device adapted to permit fluid to be removed from fluid filters mounted on one of a machine and motor in a controlled manner, said fluid filters mounted on machines and having walls defining a fluid filled interior region therebetween, said fluid filter draining device comprising:

• a threaded screw means with a sharpened tip, which screw means when turned will penetrate the wall of the fluid filter and enter the fluid containing cavity of the fluid filter, said screw means having an internal channel communicating between an opening at a forward end of the screw means and a rear region of the threaded screw means;
• a means to provide fluid tight sealing between the screw means and the fluid filter wall to prevent fluid leakage;
• a turning surface adapted for engagement with a drill to permit said fluid container draining device to be turned to drill and screw said threaded screw means into the wall of the fluid container to sealably engage the fluid container draining device therewith, independent of other means to retain the device in contact with the fluid filter;
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• a fluid valve means positioned at the rear region of the screw means, in fluid connection with the channel, said valve means providing fluid flow control between the interior of the fluid filter and the outside of the fluid filter.

A fluid container draining device which allows fluid to be removed from a fluid container in a controlled manner, said fluid container having walls defining a fluid filled interior region therebetween, said fluid container draining device comprising:

• a threaded screw means with a sharpened tip, which screw means when turned will penetrate the wall of the fluid container and enter the fluid containing cavity of the fluid container, said screw means having an internal channel communicating between an opening at a forward end of the screw means and a rear region of the threaded screw means;
• a means to provide fluid tight sealing between the screw means and the fluid container wall to prevent fluid leakage;
• a turning surface adapted for engagement with a drill to permit said fluid container draining device to be turned to drill and screw said threaded screw means into the wall of the fluid container to sealably engage the fluid container draining device therewith, independent of other means to retain the device in contact with the fluid container;
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• a fluid valve means positioned at the rear region of the screw means, in fluid connection with the channel, said valve means providing fluid flow control between the interior of the fluid container and the outside of the fluid container and which is only opened up when it is coupled with a drain line, and which otherwise remains closed.