| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 141331000 | Funnel type | 78 |
| 20090071570 | Pour Connector and Pour Port Structure of Liquid Container - A guide piece having a guide surface is integrally formed in a body portion so as to protrude from an inner circumferential wall surface of a pour passage toward the center thereof. A gas guide portion is formed in a portion of the pour passage in which the guide piece is formed. The gas guide portion is defined by a lower surface of the guide piece and the inner circumferential wall surface of the pour passage. When the pour connector is connected to the pour port of the liquid container to use the same, a projection edge of the guide piece is positioned below its base portion on the inner circumferential wall surface of the pour passage in the gravitational direction, so that the liquid poured into the pour passage can flow toward the center while it is guided by the guide surface, whereas the gas guide portion is positioned above the projection edge of the guide piece in the gravitational direction, so that gases in the container can be discharged from circumferential ends of the gas guide portion in a direction opposite to the pour direction. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090159153 | LABORATORY INSTRUMENT WITH A DOSAGE MATERIAL FUNNELING DEVICE - A laboratory instrument with a dosage-dispensing device for the delivery of measured doses of a dosage material in the form of a powder, paste or granulate into at least one target container is equipped with dosage material funneling device which is arranged between an outlet opening of the dosage-dispensing device and the target container. The dosage material funneling device includes an agitating means and at least one funnel holder arranged on the agitating means, wherein the funnel holder serves to receive an exchangeable funnel which in its installed condition in the laboratory instrument, when the latter is ready for operation, presents a profile which decreases in width in the direction of gravity. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090194196 | Device for the transfer of liquids - A funnel, shaped like a tube, to aid transferring liquids from one vessel to another. Universal bung fittings or adaptor connections to fit the funnel and to fit a variety of containers. Calibrations on a transparent funnel. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100012222 | SLEEVE FOR USE WITH A CONTAINER - A sanitary beverage system and apparatus is presented. The system includes a frustoconically shaped receptacle having a first aperture, a middle portion, and a second aperture to facilitate the transfer of a liquid between a beverage receptacle and a beverage container. The first aperture has a sufficient diameter to prevent contact between an aperture of the beverage container and a beverage receptacle, and the transfer of bacteria therewith. At least one portion of the housing of the frustoconically shaped receptacle is adapted to form a secure coupling with a beverage container. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100101682 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING PRODUCT BREAKAGE IN A PACKAGING MACHINE - A method for reducing product breakage while filling a product into a package and apparatus for accomplishing the same. The invention describes reducing the momentum of product falling through a filling apparatus to reduce collisions of the product with other product and with the apparatus, thus reducing breakage. The vertical momentum, in one embodiment is transferred to horizontal momentum by imparting a swirling motion onto the product via swirling vanes located on the funnels. Because the product swirls in a controlled direction, collisions and breakage is effectively reduced. In another embodiment, the product encounters bumpers which absorb a portion of the products momentum and which prevent damaging collisions. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100108191 | OIL FILTER CHANGE METHOD AND APPARATUS - An oil filter change method and apparatus for use with Harley Davidson motorcycles employs a filter funnel adapted to fit beneath the oil filter prior to removal. A drain hose may be attached to a spout portion of the funnel, the filter is punctured, and oil allowed to drain therefrom. Once drained, the filter is fully removed, and is held in the funnel for removal, with minimal or no oil spillage onto the engine of the motorcycle. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100132836 | CHUTE RIM DEVICE - The present invention relates to devices facilitating the addition of items into containers. In particular, the present invention relates to devices configured to assist in supplying food items into mixing containers. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100132837 | FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - A fuel filler tube assembly is provided and may include a filler tube having a tubular body defining an inlet larger than an outlet and a funnel insert having a first cylindrical section, a second cylindrical section, and a third cylindrical section disposed between the first cylindrical section and the second cylindrical section. The first cylindrical section may be received in the inlet of the filler tube with the inlet engaging the insert between the first cylindrical section and the third cylindrical section when the first cylindrical section is disposed within the inlet of the filler tube. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20110011494 | System for Replenishing Flowable or Pourable Washing or Cleaning Agents - System for replenishing washing or cleaning agents, comprising a spout placeable on the opening of a bottle and having a first collar with a fastener for fastening the spout to a bottle, a second collar with a fastener for fastening a closure and/or metering cap on the spout, a wall extending from the first collar or second collar, a funnel, and an adapter element connectable to the pouring opening of a replenishing container and that comprises a cylinder element and a peripheral collar, a membrane for closing the replenishing container and preventing leakage of washing or cleaning agents out of the replenishing container, wherein the cylinder element of the adapter element has a guide groove configured such that the cylinder element can be detachably placed over the funnel and the web of the spout, whereby the positioning of the adapter element relative to the spout is determined. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110139304 | ICE GUIDE FUNNEL - An appliance dispenser includes a housing defining a recess. The housing includes a receptacle support member and a fixed funnel. An ice dispensing passage extends through the fixed funnel and operably connected with an ice bin. A variable funnel includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is adjacent the fixed funnel. The distal end is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110265910 | ECCENTRIC FUNNEL FOR FEEDING LIQUID ALUMINUM - An eccentric funnel ( | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110315272 | Bag with a bag wall designed to dissolve in a moist environment and use of the bag as a cement bag - A bag, consisting of a single-layer or multi-layer bag wall, which is bonded to form a tube ( | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120160369 | Vent and drain - The Vent & Drain provides an improved funnel with a built-in air vent. The invention includes a small air vent along one entire side of the funnel. The included air vent provides an escape for air during pouring which creates a smoother flow of the liquid. The improved flow will prevent liquid from erupting, stop splashes, spills, and or bubbling which will shorten the time it would normally take to pour a liquid. The Vent & Drain also promotes a cleaner environment due to less spillage of liquid. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120160370 | TABLET SUPPLY APPARATUS - A tablet supply apparatus including a main body having a case accommodating unit at the upper portion thereof, plural tablet cases provided in the case accommodating unit, each of the tablet cases having tablets accommodated therein, a hopper provided at the lower side of the tablet case in the main body, a nozzle for filling tablets received by the hopper into a container, the nozzle comprising a passage through which tables drop, a shutter which is freely opened and closed so as to allow or prohibit passage of dropping tablets through the nozzle, and a sensor for detecting passage of the tablets dropping through the passage at an upper side of the shutter. Furthermore, a tablet feeder for adding deficient tablets to the hopper comprises plural cells for accommodating tablets and an endless belt on which the cells are arranged on a line side by side. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120199244 | Bulk Dispensing System and Method - A unified system, device and method for bulk dispensing a product in a safe and sanitary environment preventing micro and macro contamination, adulteration and product mix-up. The system comprises a bulk product dispenser having a discharge valve; a container/bag holding to-be-dispensed product in a UV-proof, fluid-impermeable, sealed environment, having a tear-tab adapted for releasing the product from outside the dispenser; and a containment device removably attachable with the discharge valve which measures and dispenses the product to the consumer. A containment device for bulk product dispensing comprises an inner containment receiving the product, having an inner tube, first coupling, bottom opening, and second coupling aligned with the bottom opening; and an outer valve portion enclosing the inner containment, comprising an outer tube, cap, spring and bottom closure with aperture(s), the spring between the first coupling and the cap, and providing resistance keeping the bottom closure against the second coupling. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120205006 | LOADING, DUMPING AND GRINDING STATION FOR BIOMASS FRACTIONING - A biomass fractionator and method are described for inputting ground biomass and outputting several vapor streams of bio-intermediate compounds along with syngas and biochar. In one embodiment, a method for biomass fractioning, comprises dispensing biomass into thin sheets of ground biomass; subjecting the thin sheets to ramps of temperature; and selectively collecting various groups of compounds as they are released from the thin sheets. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120267005 | Filling Device for Use With a Container - A filling device directs a flow of a substance into a container. The filling device includes a bowl, a spout connected with the bowl, and a pusher. The pusher is connected with the spout to extend below the spout. The pusher has rounded bottom corner edges and is configured to move an inner lining away from an opening of the container without tearing the inner lining when the filling device is inserted in the opening. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120267006 | FUNNEL STRUCTURE FOR OIL CASE - A funnel structure includes a funnel body, which has a top surface made inclining at a predetermined slope and a circumferential wall forming opposite cut-offs for stably holding an oil bottle that pours oil into an oil case and has a bottom end forming a joint tube and a first key, an extender, which has a top end forming a first joint bore and a first keyway for receiving and jointing the first joint tube and the first key and a bottom end forming a second joint tube and a second key, and a conic cap, which forms a second joint bore and a second keyway for receiving and jointing the second joint tube and the second key. The conic cap has a bottom end forming a round tube and two opposite projections to mate inward-projecting flanges and notches forming in an oil feeding port of the oil. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130014859 | Refuelling StandAANM Friedlich; MartyAACI OttowaAACO CAAAGP Friedlich; Marty Ottowa CA - A refuelling stand that is lightweight and easily portable which includes a funnel; a support for the funnel, which is optionally collapsible, and a conduit which is removably attached to the end of the funnel. The conduit can be made of flexible material which may be rolled up for storage alongside the support or may be formed of inflexible tubing. The refuelling stand may also include at least one stabilizing element. The refuelling stand is designed to be a free-standing apparatus which is not intended to be permanently or semi-permanently affixed. In addition, the refuelling stand can be entirely disassembled in the form of a kit which further includes instructions for use. The refuelling funnel stand is designed to be suitable for delivering fuel from a hand-held fuel can into the fuel tanks of, for example, watercraft, lawnmowers, snowblowers and the like. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130068348 | Ice-Channeling Tray for Use With a Multiple Receptacle Carrier - A material-channeling tray comprising a tray surface, an opposing bottom surface, and a sidewall extending from the tray surface and bottom surface. The tray surface has a plurality of channel openings and a handle opening extending through the tray surface and the bottom surface. The sidewall has an exterior surface and an interior surface, with the interior surface and tray surface defining a tray volume. The sidewall extends away from the tray surface forming an angle between the interior surface and the tray surface that is at least ninety degrees. The invention further comprises a plurality of channel walls, each forming a channel, wherein the plurality of channel walls are attached to and extend from the bottom surface, and each of the channels is positioned subjacent to one of the channel openings. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130087245 | COOLING SYSTEM FILLING AIR - A coolant filling assembly including a coolant bottle having a threaded neck, and a coolant filling aid having a cap that threadingly couples to the threaded neck of the coolant bottle. The coolant filling aid includes a conical body having a seal assembly at an end thereof. The cap is positioned between the conical body and the seal assembly, and the seal assembly sealingly engages an inner surface of the threaded neck of the coolant bottle. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130087246 | FLUID DISTRIBUTOR UNIT - A fluid distributor for uniformly distributing flow of a feed onto a chromatography column in a cost-effective way defines a distribution channel of generally conical shape between a solid back plate and a packed bed in the column, wherein the fluid distributor comprises at least two circular and/or annular fluid-permeable porous disks essentially filling the volume of the distribution channel. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130092292 | FUNNEL FOR FILLING SANDBAGS - A funnel for filling sand bags includes a bowl having a reinforced wall and a reinforced lip extending along a perimeter of the bowl. The funnel further includes an elongate section formed integrally with the bowl and defining a flow path from the bowl. The elongate section includes an opening distal to the bowl, and also includes at least one rib formed in the elongate section and extending along at least a portion of the perimeter of the elongate section. A base is formed integrally with the elongate section and is sized and shaped to allow the funnel to be free-standing when receiving sand. A stop integrally formed with the base includes a flange that extends along at least a portion of the interior surface of the base. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130192718 | KIT COMPRISING A LIQUID CONTAINER AND A REFILL DEVICE - A kit comprising of a container ( | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130199667 | CANNING FUNNEL - A canning funnel includes an upper bowl that tapers downward to form a relatively narrower neck to direct the food items into a jar. A lower skirt surrounds the neck, forming a seat between the skirt and the neck. The skirt includes a cutaway portion with markings to allow a user to see headspace remaining in the jar. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130284315 | Funnel For A Baby Bottle - The invention relates to a funnel for a funnel for a baby bottle, which includes a downwardly narrowing funnel bowl ( | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140060700 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPARTING SELECTED TOPOGRAPHIES TO ALUMINUM SHEET METAL AND APPLICATION THERE FOR - A material handler formed from isotropic textured aluminum sheet rolled by rolls indented with spherical media, such as steel ball bearings, producing a sheet with a low coefficient of friction relative to particulate matter like flour. The slippery sheeting may be used to make tanks, silos, conduits and guides to facilitate storage and flow of the particulate matter. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140137985 | UNIVERSAL CAPLESS REFUELING FUNNEL - A universal refueling funnel for a capless refueling system is provided. In one example approach the refueling funnel comprises a funnel body with a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end opposing the first end, the first opening larger than the second opening, and cross-sections of the funnel body decreasing from the first end towards the second end; and at least two opposing tabs at the second end, the opposing tabs deformable from a first position to a second position, a distance between outer surfaces of the opposing tabs at the second end being a first amount in the first position, the distance being a second, smaller amount, in the second position. Such a universal funnel may be used for both petrol and diesel size capless inserts, for example. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20160081278 | MULCHING APPARATUS - A system is disclosed for mulching material including a floor stand configured to secure a hand-manipulatable blower/vacuum mulching device in a position to receive material to be mulched, and a hopper having an end for receiving material to be mulched and an opposite end configured to be connected to an intake of the mulching device. A floor stand is disclosed which is operable to secure a hand-manipulatable blower/vacuum mulching device in an upright position. A floor stand may include a securing device pivotably engaged thereto, wherein the securing device is operable to removably engage and permit pivotable selective positioning of a hand-manipulatable blower/vacuum mulching device | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160083244 | REFUELING AUXILIARY DEVICE - A capless refueling mechanism includes a fill opening side shut-off valve disposed near the fill opening, and a fuel tank side shut-off valve disposed nearer to a fuel tank than the fill opening side shut-off valve. The refueling auxiliary device has a guide pipe section and a funnel section, and pressing of the fill opening side shut-off valve and the fuel tank side shut-off valve via an end of the guide pipe section causes a valve element to be moved away from a seat portion and insertion of a nozzle into the funnel section allows refueling. The outer circumferential surface of the guide pipe section is provided with an enlarged diameter section that regulates a valve opening degree of the valve element of the fuel tank side shut-off valve. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160136048 | EVACUATED BOTTLE SYSTEM - An evacuated bottle system including a bottle defining a hollow interior, the bottle having a neck with a rim defining an opening; a cap assembly supported on the bottle, the cap assembly including a funnel having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being insertable within the interior of the bottle and the second portion engaging a portion of the bottle to support the funnel above the rim, the funnel defining a bore that fluidly communicates with the hollow interior of the bottle; a self-sealing membrane that covers the bore formed by the funnel to selectively seal the hollow interior of the bottle; a cap attachable to the bottle, the cap including a cover portion that extends at least partially over the self-sealing membrane to restrain movement thereof, the cover portion being axially spaced from the self-sealing membrane to define a gap that permits axial movement of the self-sealing membrane to selectively open the bottle to fluid communication outside of the bottle. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160137474 | EVACUATED BOTTLE SYSTEM - An evacuated bottle system including providing a bottle defining a hollow interior, the bottle having a neck defining an opening that provides fluid communication with the interior; providing a cap assembly including a funnel having a first portion and a second portion, where the second portion extends radially outward from the first portion to form a floor on an interior thereof and a shoulder on an exterior thereof, the first portion defining a first bore and the second portion defining a second bore fluidly connected to the first bore; a self serum stopper having a self sealing membrane that extends radially outward to overlie at least a portion of the floor of the funnel; and a cap having a cap wall sized to fit over the funnel and a cover portion extending radially inward from the cap wall, the cover portion defining at least one evacuating opening; assembling the cap assembly with the bottle by inserting the first portion of the funnel into the neck of the bottle; supporting the funnel on the neck of the bottle at the shoulder; inserting the serum stopper within the funnel where the self-sealing membrane covers at least a portion of the floor to seal the first bore of the funnel from the second bore; applying the cap over the funnel and attaching the cap to the bottle, wherein the cover portion extends radially inward over a portion of the self-sealing membrane and defines a gap axially outward of the self-sealing membrane; applying a pressure differential relative to the interior of the bottle to create a suction at the evacuating opening to draw the self-sealing membrane axially outward within the gap a distance effective to provide fluid communication between the first bore of the funnel and the second bore the funnel; maintaining the suction until a selected pressure is achieved within the interior of the bottle; and withdrawing the suction, wherein the selected pressure within the bottle draws the self-sealing membrane against the floor of the funnel to reseal the interior of the bottle. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160185585 | Funnel Assembly - A funnel assembly used for adding motor oil to cars or motorcycles is revealed. The funnel assembly includes a main body, a first sleeve, an extension tube, a second sleeve and a cover. The main body is connected to the first sleeve and the first sleeve is assembled with the extension tube. The extension tube is connected to the second sleeve and the second sleeve is assembled with the cover. The first sleeve and the extension tube can be assembled with each other toward different directions and so do the second sleeve and the cover. Thereby the funnel assembly can be applied to and mounted into oil fill holes at different positions of various cars. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160376138 | Dispensing Funnel - A dispensing funnel. The dispensing funnel and system comprise a generally trapezoidal hopper having an open slot along its bottom lip. Attached to the upper by of the hopper is a handle having an upper handle and side handle with a push button. The push button moves an actuating arm that covers the opening slot of the hopper through the use of a rod, spring stop, spring, and spring plate. A lower bracket having guard walls and funnel mounts is placed between the handle and the hopper that helps guide the actuating arm when in use. The dispensing funnel can be used in a method to cook by filling the hopper with a foodstuff, preferably grits, pushing the push button to allow a portion to escape the hopper into boiling water, and releasing the push button to prevent further foodstuff to exit the hopper. This allows for the controlled cooking of grits which prevents clumping and well as allows for more controlled cooking of foodstuff that require extra attention. | 12-29-2016 |
| 141332000 | With connector, guide or support for separable supply | 8 |
| 20110186175 | FUNNEL ACCESSORY AND DRAINAGE ASSEMBLY FOR FACETING MACHINE - A drainage assembly for a faceting machine splash pan including a drain for draining slurry, a funnel for capturing the slurry including a basin mounted upon a tubular neck, the basin defining a rim having a sealing member circumferentially disposed thereon, the funnel further including a hose fitting positioned within the neck, and a drain hose received within the neck and removably attached to the hose fitting and in fluid communication with the basin, wherein a mechanical disconnect is provided between the drain and the drain hose. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20130269833 | FUNNEL CAP - An apparatus for the transfer of a material into a storage container comprising a based, a funnel member attached to the base, and a sliding collar that nests in the base. The base attaches onto an exterior portion of the inlet of the storage container. The sliding collar includes a retaining member for retaining the sliding collar within the base, and one or more apertures. In addition, an upper portion of the sliding collar has a diameter larger than a diameter of the inlet member; and a lower portion of the sliding collar has a diameter less than the diameter of the inlet member. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130299045 | Viscous Liquid Transfer Device - This device is used to transfer viscous liquids such as ketchup, shampoo, oil, etc., from one bottle to another bottle. It functions like a funnel but its structure and material composition (plastic/rubber) allows it to hold both containers so that they would stay in place. Usually, the top bottle has very little liquid and the bottom bottle is almost full. The weight of the fuller bottom bottle would insure that the system would not topple over. This saves the unused liquid instead of throwing it out. Combining several similar devices allows for the transfer of viscous liquid from a smaller bottle to a bigger bottle and vice-versa. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140174602 | CIRCUMFERENTIALLY ADJUSTABLE DEVICE FOR TRANSFERRING FUEL ADDITIVES FROM CONTAINERS INTO CAPLESS FUEL SYSTEMS - Devices that assist in transferring liquid from commercially available fuel additive containers into capless fuel system intakes generally include an enlarged mouth portion and a narrower nozzle portion, with the mouth portion detachably engaging with an additive container, and the nozzle portion inserted into a capless fuel system intake, such that the capless fuel system's opening flap is held in the opened position. The mouth of the device includes a plurality of hinge points that permit circumferential enlargement of the aperture, thereby allowing the device to form a substantially leak-proof frictional engagement with the neck of fuel additive containers having different diameters. In this manner devices can be used with almost all additive containers, regardless of the type, size and/or manufacturer. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140196816 | STRUCTURE OF OIL FILLING DEVICE - An oil filling device includes an oil filling funnel, an extendable tube assembly, a direction adjustment assembly, and a coupling assembly. The oil filling funnel is mounted to a first end of the extendable tube assembly. The extendable tube assembly has a second end mounted to the direction adjustment assembly. The direction adjustment assembly is mounted to the coupling assembly that is attachable to an oil filling hole of an engine. The direction adjustment assembly enables adjustment of the direction of the extendable tube assembly and the oil filling funnel with respect to the engine, while the extendable tube assembly allows the oil filling funnel to be selectively moved toward or away from the oil filling hole. Thus, the oil filling device may accommodate various heights and angles of oil filling hole of engine and allows filling of oil into the engine to be conducted in a smoother manner. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140238543 | FUNNEL COMPONENT AND PACKAGING CONTAINER USING FUNNEL COMPONENT - A funnel component, and a packaging container using the funnel component are provided. A funnel component includes: a funnel portion having a diameter that is increased from a narrow opening side toward a wide opening side; a discharge portion that connects with an end portion on the narrow opening side; and a side wall portion that surrounds an opening portion, on the wide opening side, of the funnel portion, connects with the funnel portion, and is fitted into the container body. The funnel component is integrally formed by a sheet member including paper and sealant layer. A folded portion is formed, by the sheet member being folded back and welded over entire circumference, at an opening portion of the discharge portion. The packaging container is formed by the funnel component being fitted into a container body having an open end, a bottom portion, and a side wall. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20150068643 | FUEL ADDITIVE FUNNEL - A unitary funnel which is injection-molded is used for dispensing a flowable product, such as a fuel additive, into a receptacle provided with a normally-closed capless fitment. The funnel includes an inlet portion for receiving the flowable product, an inserting end portion for insertion into the capless fitment and a body portion having a tapered hollow interior and extending between the inlet portion and the inserting end portion. The inserting end portion includes a skirt which is constructed and arranged for proper engagement with the normally-closed capless fitment so as to open that capless fitment and allow the flowable product to be dispensed into the receptacle. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150136274 | FUNNEL FOR TRANSFERRING FLUIDS - A funnel with the ability to receive and secure one or more inverted source containers for transferring fluids to a receiving container, without requiring the assistance of a user. | 05-21-2015 |
| 141333000 | Supply or flow path not concentric with receiver inlet | 1 |
| 141334000 | Laterally extending spout | 1 |
| 20100243105 | Tool for filling a gearbox with lubricant - A tool is provided for filling a gearbox with lubricant. The tool includes structure which prevents the gearbox from being over filled with lubricant. The tool of this invention enables access to the fill opening of the gearbox and prevents spillage or leakage. The tool is ideally suited for use with a gearbox mounted on the drive unit of a mechanized irrigation system. | 09-30-2010 |
| 141335000 | Valves open when funnel rests on receiver | 1 |
| 20150321892 | FUNNEL FOR A WATER TANK - A funnel for a water tank is for adapting to a water injection portion. The water injection portion is communicated with the water tank. The funnel includes a container body and a valve assembly. The container body has an inner wall, an abutting portion, an internal space, and an injection opening and an output opening which are communicated with the internal space. The valve assembly is abuttable against the abutting portion. The valve assembly includes an actuating member communicated with the output opening and a valve body which is coupled with the actuating member. When the actuating member is located in a first position, the container body is uncommunicated with the interior of the water tank. When the actuating member is away from the first position, the container body is communicated with the water tank to allow liquid flow into the water tank. | 11-12-2015 |
| 141337000 | Flexible, collapsible or folding | 14 |
| 20090151815 | Modular, adaptive funnel with storaging lid - A funnel that is both functional and storage-efficient is disclosed. A funnel when properly stored takes up no more space than the funnel body itself; when its fully extended can be as long as 30 inches long—longer than any funnel seen in the general consumer market. At its most flexible posture the funnel can be made snake-like to reach the most hard-to reach areas, such as the underside of an automobile or the backside under the kitchen sink. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090283178 | FUNNEL WITH AN ELASTIC ENGAGING OPENING - A funnel includes a funnel body, and a narrow stem portion connected to a lower portion of the funnel body, with a half-closed damper having an elastic engaging opening being formed on a top of the funnel body. Alternatively, the funnel includes a funnel body and a narrow stem portion connected to a lower portion of the funnel body, with an elastic engaging opening and a half-opened baffle being formed at an upper portion of the funnel body at two opposite positions. In the latter case, the elastic engaging opening includes two inward curved clamping arms, and a vertical slit is formed between the two clamping arms to downward extend to the funnel body. With the elastic engaging opening, the funnel can be used with liquid containers having differently sized spouts. And, with the half-closed damper or the half-opened baffle, liquid being poured into the funnel is prevented from spilling. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100032057 | PORTABLE PIPE THREADING FUNNEL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - In one embodiment, the present invention comprises a pipe threading machine comprising a cutter, a reamer and a threader. The pipe threading machine further comprises a releasably attached funnel. One embodiment of the funnel comprises angled sidewalls joined to form a leak proof funnel shaped receptacle, a continuous upper rim disposed about the upper opening of the leak proof funnel shaped receptacle, and a drain hole located at the bottom of one or more angled sidewalls. The funnel further comprises a connection arm extending from the funnel and adapted for mating with the pipe threading machine such that the leak proof funnel shaped receptacle suspends upright. A drain pipe extends from the drain hole for redirecting fluid draining from the pipe threading machine into a fluid repository. The funnel optionally comprises a horizontal stabilizing latch extending from the upper rim. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100206428 | MULTIPURPOSE COLLAPSIBLE FUNNEL AND METHOD FOR MAKING A COLLAPSIBLE FUNNEL - A collapsible funnel and a method for making a collapsible funnel is disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the collapsible funnel may be provided with a screen for filtering fluids placed into the funnel. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a funnel is provided which includes multiple adjacent panels and a glue strip adjacent to one end, which enables the funnel to be manufactured with conventional process machines. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20110214782 | FUNNEL | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110277883 | DEVICES AND METHODS RELATING TO THE CLEANUP OF LEAVES, TO POURING OR FILLING NON-LIQUIDS, AND/OR TO RECONFIGURABLE FUNNELING APPARATUS - Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of devices and methods, which may aid in leaf and debris (or other particles) cleanup or transport sometimes used in conjunction with tarps and/or filling of garbage cans and garbage/leaf bags, etc. In an exemplary embodiment, a funneling apparatus generally includes a sheet having edges defining a perimeter. A stay may be disposed along at least one of the edges and at least partially along the perimeter of the sheet. The funneling apparatus may be reconfigurable between a first configuration in which the sheet is substantially flat and a second configuration in which the sheet is rolled into at least one funnel-like configuration. The stay may be operable for helping the sheet remain substantially flat for the first configuration of the funneling apparatus and/or for helping retain the funnel-like configuration for the second configuration of the funneling apparatus. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20140041757 | COLLAPSIBLE FUNNEL - A funnel assembly includes a plurality of legs and a funnel element having a larger opening and a smaller opening. The funnel element is attached at the legs and is collapsible and expandable between a use state, where the larger opening is substantially opened and the legs are arranged to support the funnel assembly in a free-standing manner, and a collapsed state, where the funnel and the legs are collapsed for storage. When in the use state, the funnel assembly may be disposed at a floor or support surface and the larger opening is at an upper region of the funnel assembly and the smaller opening is at a lower region of the funnel and spaced from the floor or support surface. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20150129085 | BAKING FUNNEL - The present invention relates to a funnel comprising: a funnel body, where said funnel body includes an inner layer and an outer layer, and where said funnel body is made of a flexible material; a wide first opening and a wide second opening, where the first opening is larger than the second opening, and where the first opening has a curved portion and a planar portion; and an outwardly extending curved lip disposed on the rim of the first opening. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150307340 | MOLDABLE FUNNEL - A moldable funnel is provided. A plurality of through holes are evenly arranged in a hand-moldable sheet, and at least parts of the through holes are unopened at a perimeter edge of the hand-moldable sheet. The hand-moldable sheet has shape-retention characteristics to retain the moldable funnel in a specific shape into which it is molded. Two covering layers at least cover two corresponding surfaces of the hand-moldable sheet respectively and are connected to each other via at least parts of the through holes. Whereby, the moldable funnel can be molded in a specific shape suitable for a specific space, so as to provide advantageous effects of adding liquid easily, conveniently, safely and rapidly, and the moldable funnel is light in weight, convenient for storage and space-saving. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20160052768 | EXPANDABLE FUNNEL - An expandable funnel assembly for use with a fluid storage tank defining a volume and having an inlet in fluid communication with the volume. The expandable funnel assembly includes a mouth coupled to the tank and operable to direct fluids to the inlet, the mouth being adjustable between a first configuration, where the mouth provides a first target area, and a second configuration, where the mouth provides a second target area different than the first target area. | 02-25-2016 |
| 141338000 | Stored in or on receiver | 4 |
| 20100006177 | System for Transferring Fill Material - A two part system for transferring fill material in and out of soft furniture such as beanbag furniture, which comprises a transfer bag and a tubular funnel secured to the transfer bag and a second tubular funnel secured inside a piece of soft furniture to which the filling is to be transferred. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20120103466 | COLLAPSIBLE FUNNEL - A funnel assembly includes a tube defining a tube passageway and a tube opening. A funnel member defines a first funnel opening, a second funnel opening, and a funnel passageway that provides fluid communication between the first and second funnel openings. The funnel member is positioned such that the second funnel opening is within the tube passageway. The funnel member is selectively movable between a first configuration in which the first funnel opening is wider than the tube opening, and a second configuration in which the first funnel opening is narrower than the tube opening. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120103467 | COLLAPSIBLE FUNNEL WITH INTEGRAL CAP FOR FILLING VEHICLE FLUID RESERVOIR - An apparatus for a vehicle having a fluid reservoir fillable with fluid from a container includes a fill tube that empties into the reservoir. A funnel is fixed to the fill tube. The funnel collapses to a stowed position and extends to a use position. The funnel collapses and extends only outside of the fill tube. A cap is connected to the funnel and seals the fill tube opening when the funnel is in the stowed position. The cap is removable from the fill tube opening and has an extension that opens a seal of the container when the funnel is in the use position to permit filling of the reservoir through the funnel and the fill tube. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20140338787 | Retractable Funnel - A funnel body comprising a base plate, pull rod, and an outer wall. The outer wall may comprise a plurality of overlapping leaves or a membrane joined to a frame, with the outer wall movable between a collapsed position and an extended position and optionally biased towards the extended position. The funnel body may be moved into an extended position for use as a funnel and moved into a collapsed position and further retracted into a receptacle for storage within the receptacle when not in use. Also provided is a funnel assembly, comprising the funnel body and a housing, wherein the base plate of the funnel body is housed within the housing and positioned between upper and lower stops that engage the base plate and thereby prevent the base plate from exiting the housing. Further provided is a receptacle in combination with the funnel assembly and a method for modifying a receptacle to include a funnel assembly. | 11-20-2014 |
| 141339000 | Anti-swirl, anti-splash, cover or shield | 4 |
| 20100154929 | Lighted funnel - A lighted funnel, particularly a lighted funnel used to fill the fuel reservoir of an automobile, comprises (a) a funnel, (b) a handle, and (c) a means of automatically illuminating the funnel, such as a micro switch that is closed by the gravitational force on a weight. When the funnel is oriented in the upright position, the illumination means automatically lights the funnel and indicates to the user that the funnel is in a substantially level position. When the funnel is oriented in the downward position, the illumination means is automatically switched off. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20110277884 | Accessory For Inhibiting Beverage Foaming - According to one embodiment of the invention, the present invention is directed to an accessory for inhibiting foaming of a beverage while the beverage is being poured, the accessory comprising: a slide ( | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120199245 | REMOVABLE DRAIN FUNNEL - The application provides a funnel, funnel assembly, and a system for eliminating splash from drain pipes that discharge from an elevation above a floor drain. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20150291407 | FUEL SURGE ARRESTOR - A fuel surge arrestor can include a funnel shaped to fit within a fuel fill receptacle of a craft. The funnel can have a nozzle opening for accepting a fuel fill nozzle. A vent can be located at a top opening of the funnel. The vent can include a plurality of baffles that enable airflow within the vent while deterring heavy vapors and liquids from exiting the vent during a fuel surge. | 10-15-2015 |
| 141340000 | With additional support | 12 |
| 20090107582 | Detachable Funnel For Water Bottles - A detachable funnel apparatus for use with a container has an open wide end, an open narrow end, and sidewalls connecting the open wide end to the open narrow end whereby materials poured into the open end pass through the sidewalls and out the open narrow end when the detachable funnel apparatus is coupled to the container. The funnel is configured to removably affix to the container when stored by a coupling mechanism on the inside of the funnel such as a ring snap to create a snap connection between the funnel and a neck ring on the container or threads to connect to the threads on the container normally used by the cap of the container. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090188581 | Fluid recepticle and fill port adapter assembly - A fluid receptacle and adapter assembly for use in fluid addition at different ones of alternatively configured fill ports of internal combustion engines is disclosed. In one embodiment, any one of a plurality of adapters may be releasably secured at one end of a receptacle having a selected volume utilizing a retainer ring. Each adapter has an adapter end that is differently configured from others for secured releasable engagement with differently designed engine fill ports, a central fluid passage therethrough remaining unobstructed after engagement of a selected one of the adapters with the receptacle. Seals are mounted for sealing between the receptacle and the selected adapter and at the engine fill port. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20100032058 | Manual Apparatus For Dividing And Encapsulating Drug Powders - A manual apparatus for dividing drug powders and encapsulating the divided drug powders into capsules is provided. According to the present invention, drug powders are loaded in vertical slots. Then, a partitioning plate is drawn to expose holes configured thereunder, so that the drug powders fall down from the drug loader into the capsule bodies previously provided in the channels. Then the capsule caps are manually provided onto the capsule bodies, so as to apply a downward pressure onto the capsule bodies. Correspondingly, the sticks provide counterforces in response to the downward pressures to upwardly push the capsule bodies so that the capsule bodies and the capsule caps can be more solidly assembled. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20110094622 | Funnel Keeper - An assembly for storing a funnel and draining a residue therefrom is presented. The device comprises a tubular base portion that can be affixed to a vertical surface and a tubular holding member coupled to the base portion, where the holding member can hold a funnel. The assembly further comprises a catch releasably affixed thereto such that a residue in the funnel can flow through the holding member and into the catch. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110308667 | Canning Funnel - A canning funnel may comprise a funnel portion; the funnel portion may comprise a conical mouth portion, and a stem portion, and an annular ring, in which the stem portion and annular ring define a channel, and in which the channel is configured to fit a plurality of diameters of container openings. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20130019995 | FUNNEL AND STAND FOR BAG - A bag stand includes a funnel having an inner surface, an outer surface, a top end, a bottom end, and at least one attachment portion; and at least one leg support connectable to the funnel. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20140144547 | JAR BUDDY - A funnel for pouring a substance into and out of a canning jar having an externally threaded mouth which includes a hollow conical member having a large top end and a small bottom end. A collar is formed about the small bottom end of the hollow conical member. The collar has internal threads that screw onto the externally threaded mouth of the canning jar, thereby allowing the substance to be poured through the hollow conical member and into the canning jar. A pour spout is formed onto and extends downwardly from the large top end to the small bottom end of the hollow conical member, thereby allowing the substance to be poured easily out of the canning jar via the pour spout into a container. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20150136275 | Shower Flower Water Collection Device - A shower water collection device configured to capture pre-shower water which once full may easily be sealed to prevent contamination of the collected water until the water can be used for another purpose. A shower water collection device further including an inverted umbrella type funnel for increased surface area and enhanced water collection. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20160023878 | Funnel Device and System - A funnel device and system transfers liquid materials, such as oil, into a container. The device includes a bowl having a bottom wall and a perimeter wall coupled to and extending upwardly from the bottom wall defining an interior space of the bowl for receiving a fluid therein. A top edge of the perimeter wall defines an access opening into the interior space of the bowl. The bottom wall has a hole positioned therein between a top surface and a bottom surface of the bottom wall. A flange is coupled to and extends downwardly from the perimeter wall and has a bottom edge for engaging a lid of a container. A spout is coupled to the bottom wall at the hole. The spout has an open top end and an open bottom end wherein the spout directs the fluid outwardly from the interior space of the bowl into the container. | 01-28-2016 |
| 141341000 | With nonsystem support | 3 |
| 20140299229 | REFUELLING STAND - A refuelling stand that is lightweight and easily portable which includes a funnel; a support for the funnel, which is optionally collapsible, and a conduit which is removably attached to the end of the funnel. The conduit can he made of flexible material which may be rolled up for storage alongside the support or may be formed of inflexible tubing. The refuelling stand may also include at least one stabilizing dement. The refuelling stand is designed to be a free-standing apparatus which is not intended to be permanently or semi-permanently affixed. In addition, the refuelling stand can be entirely disassembled in the form of a kit which further includes instructions for use. The refuelling funnel stand is designed to be suitable for delivering fuel from a hand-held fuel can into the fuel tanks of for example, watercraft, lawnmowers, snowblowers and the like. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20160137475 | REFUELLING STAND - A refuelling stand that is lightweight and easily portable which includes A refuelling stand for conveying fuel from a fuel source into a fuel receptacle comprising: a funnel which is optionally collapsible; a conduit having a first end for removable attachment to the funnel, and a second end for engagement with the fuel receptacle; and three or more support legs, wherein each of the support legs is independently movable from a first use mode to a second storage mode. The conduit can be made of flexible material which may be rolled up for storage alongside the support or may be formed of inflexible tubing. The refuelling stand may optionally include at least one stabilizing element. | 05-19-2016 |
| 141342000 | Nonuse | 1 |
| 20120152408 | Oil collection assembly - A funnel and drain hose are interengaged in a specific orientation. The drain hose is positioned on the funnel with the opposed ends of the drain hose vertically positioned when the funnel is properly hung on a wall. The opposed ends of the drain hose face upwardly so that any residual oil trapped in the drain hose collects at the bottom of a U-shaped portion of the drain hose positioned on the funnel. | 06-21-2012 |
| 141344000 | With valve actuator or extended stem | 4 |
| 20080271815 | REGULATING DEVICE FOR THE LOWER DISCHARGE OPENING OF A LIVESTOCK FEED TROUGH - “Regulating device for the lower discharge opening of a livestock feed trough”. Regulating device for the lower discharge opening of a livestock feed trough, which comprises an annular body with a similar cross-section to that of the mouth of the trough, which can be telescopically attached thereto; a vertical rod, which is solidly joined to said annular body; and a means of actuation that acts on the vertical rod, which can be moved vertically by said means of actuation, dragging with it the annular body and thus altering the effective length of the trough. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20110079321 | TEXTURE HOPPER - A polymeric container is used to supply texture materials to the inlet of a pump. Linear low density polyethylene is used to mold a container with geometry such that the material will flow down to the inlet of a texture pump. The geometry is optimized such that thorough mixing of material can be achieved. A hole in the bottom is provided to accept a drain plug. | 04-07-2011 |
| 141345000 | Relatively movable | 2 |
| 20140110019 | COMBINATION SCOOP AND FUNNEL - A combination scoop and funnel apparatus provides a scoop portion defining a dry material reservoir having an open top and a downwardly tapered conical bottom portion which terminates in a discharge aperture. A handle is joined to the scoop reservoir. A movable frusto-conical funnel member defines a funnel aperture at its lower end and an open top at its upper end. The funnel member supports a valve slide which extends upwardly through the discharge aperture and further supports a valve cap on the upper end thereof. The valve member is movable between a downwardly extending valve closed configuration and an upwardly positioned valve open configuration. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20150013841 | Funnel Apparatus for Filling of Liquids - The present invention relates to a funnel apparatus for filling of liquids, which comprises a funnel, a sealing means, a locking means, and a soft tube. The funnel apparatus has a fluid receiving member and a tubular member provided for carrying fluid. The latter has a passageway that has a top end portion installed with a handle, and a bottom end portion equipped with a stopper provided for blocking movement of the tubular member. The plunger rod has recessed portions patterned in a longitudinal orientation across its surface. The locking means has an assembly bore and a rim connected with a series of spokes; the assembly bore is fixedly disposed at an end of the receiving member so the plunger rod stretches over the assembly bore and can move axially thereby. The soft tube is inserted into the recessed portions on the plunger rod for providing an air exchange functionality. | 01-15-2015 |
