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Ecologically friendly funnel

US7017628B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 18, 2005
Grant dateMar 28, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67C11/00
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides an apparatus for the environmentally safe transfer and disposal of solvents, such as waste solvents, and eliminate atmospheric contamination from evaporated solvents. The apparatus may also be used for the transfer of solvents into storage containers for further recycling and re-use. In addition, the apparatus eliminates the multiple steps and tedious procedures that are typically required for transferring solvent into storage or waste containers for storage and disposal.

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