Funnel storage apparatus
US7431056B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16N33/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention as presently conceived discloses a device for an environmentally safe storage and organization of multiple funnels, especially, but not limited to, those funnels conventionally used in servicing motor vehicles. The new and novel device's industrial design resembles an empty five-gallon bucket with a detachable lid having multiple openings cut into the lid to accept the work funnels for environmental safe draining in an upright position, storage and proper organization. Each opening leads to a dedicated fluid collection device. After use, the remaining fluids in the funnels are allowed to collect via gravity within fluid collection device within the sealed bucket-like container.
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