Abstract: A concrete wall hopper comprising: a front board having hook tabs, a rear board having hook tabs, two sideboards having slots capable of receiving the hook tabs to allow firm connection between the front board, rear board and two sideboards when the slots receive the hook tabs, wherein each of two sideboards forms a notch at the bottom of the sideboard, the notches shaped to receive and straddle the top of a wall, wherein the front board and the rear board form an angle less than 90 degrees capable of funneling concrete flow into the hollow portion of a wall, wherein the notches can screed concrete at the height of the wall when a user moves the hopper along the wall.

Abstract: A versatile pouring system (10) reducible to constituent components having independent and combinatorial functionality. The pouring system (10) comprises a funnel (12), including a removable filter (26); a first spout (14); a second spout (16); and a cap (18). The funnel (12) is semi-rectangular with an offset neck (24) to securely receive and support common one quart fluid containers. The removable filter (26) is operatively positioned within the funnel neck (24) to trap and retain residue or debris. The spouts (14, 16) are of different lengths and are coupleable with the funnel (12), with one another, or with common wide or small-mouthed fluid containers. The cap (18) fits both spouts (14, 16). All four constituent components can be assembled into a single coherent unit for convenient storage.

Abstract: A series of multi use funnels are designed to attach by threads or pressure fit to a variety of threaded or non threaded fill openings of bottles or containers. Two or more concentric female threaded or friction engaging connectors are located at the discharge opening of the funnel. The innermost connector is the smaller or smallest and each size is graduated outward therefrom. A secondary funnel is located inside of the innermost female threaded connector to direct fluid into the attached container below the junction of the top of the bottle of container and the first threads. A sealing annular ring or step is located at each connector portion. Single diameter versions are shown as well as slip-on versions for use with threaded, snap-on or straight sided bottle filling openings.

Abstract: A container that is filled from one end with mortar includes a flexible tube at the other end that is elongated in cross section and open at one end. A shoulder on the container is spaced from the opening about the distance of the height of an opening between facing surfaces of adjacent masonry units that is to be filled with the mortar.

Abstract: A wall mounted device for recovering oil or other fluids from at least one open mouthed container in its inverted position comprising a funnel with one or more inlets at its upper portion for retaining the neck of a container, and an outlet port at its lower end. The outlet port has a pivoting threaded nozzle for receivably adapting a container so that the device can be mounted in close proximity to a wall and provide the ability to view a sight strip that is commonly used on plastic containers. The upper portion includes closures for the inlet(s) when they are not in use preventing contamination. The device is made of a transparent plastic material allowing constant random inspection of the interior. The upper and lower portions may be easily disconnected for cleaning by releasing a snap from its catch.

Abstract: A telescoping funnel apparatus for directing fluid from a container. The telescoping funnel apparatus includes a funnel that includes an open top extending into a channel. The channel extends through an open bottom of the funnel allowing fluid to be directed through the funnel. A longitudinal axis of the funnel extends between the open top and bottom. A cover is provided for selectively closing the open top of the funnel.

Abstract: An oil drip catching apparatus includes a wall mounting bracket having a base portion adapted for attachment to a wall, a top portion, integral with the base portion and adapted for receiving an upper rim of a funnel, and a bottom portion, integral with the base portion and spaced apart from the top portion. A means for receiving a drip catching bottle in dowardly directed and adapted for removable engagement with the bottle. A spring is engaged with the bottom portion, and adapted for directing a spring force upwardly on the funnel, the Drips from the funnel are directed into the drip catching bottle.

Abstract: A funnel structure with different cross-sectional shaped bowl and spout for transferring viscous food materials from one vessel to another, to eliminate the problem of entrapped air causing splashing. The funnel has a circular bowl and a spout with a square cross-section which can be offset from the circular bowl.

Abstract: An oil funnel assembly for providing a user with a more efficient and quicker way to change oil. The oil funnel assembly includes a funnel that includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion includes a distribution opening that is designed for inserting into an oil receiving port of an engine. A plurality of dividers are coupled to the upper portion of the funnel. The dividers are positioned to form a grid that includes a plurality of spaces. Each of the spaces is designed for receiving and holding an inverted oil container such that oil in the inverted oil container drains into the funnel and out of the distribution opening.

Abstract: A oil collecting and draining device for easy transportation and depositing of oil drained from a vehicle. The oil collecting and draining device includes a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a back wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall. The top wall is generally divided into a first portion positioned adjacent to the back wall and a second portion positioned adjacent to the front wall. The top wall is collapsed toward the bottom wall and has a lowest point located in a central area of the first portion. The top wall has an aperture therein extending into an interior of the housing. The aperture is located in the central area of the first portion. A pipe is attached to the front wall and is in communication with an interior of the housing. A valve is positioned on the pipe for selectively opening or closing the pipe. A support structure supports the housing above a ground surface.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle remote fill fluid reservoir is provided. In a preferred embodiment the fluid reservoir includes a main body to contain the fluid. A neck is fluidly connected with the main body and is inclined toward a region of the engine compartment which is more readily accessible. An extendable funnel is also provided which has flanges along its extreme ends to prevent the funnel from falling into the fluid reservoir or being inadvertently pulled out of the fluid reservoir. The funnel is flexible and has an outwardly flared upper end to prevent fluid spills.

Abstract: A funnel cap device for a fluid container includes a funnel-shaped member having a passage therethrough extending between a wide end and a narrow end thereof, and a cap member attached to the funnel-shaped member for selectively opening and closing the narrow end of the passage. A hub portion extends from the narrow end of the funnel-shaped member, the cap member being slidable on the hub portion between open and closed positions. The cap member and hub portion include a cooperating aperture and seal tab which mutually engage in the closed position to prevent fluid flow. The funnel cap device is attachable to a fluid container having a spout on one end. The funnel-shaped member includes an intermediate portion having a thread pattern on an inner surface for engaging similar threads on the spout in an upright orientation where the funnel-shaped member engages the neck of the container.

Abstract: A refillable dispensing apparatus is disclosed in which a removable cap is utilized to protectively overlie the container during its storage condition and the cap may be readily converted into a funnel for refilling the depleted container. The conversion of the cap into a funnel is achieved by removing and reversing the cap, with the cap being configured and dimensioned to define a trough like container having a funnel extension which communicates with the container opening.

Abstract: Mold apparatus for molding a weighing funnel that has a large diameter central segment, and a hole at each end that is smaller than the central segment. A 2-part core is used, the two parts together forming the size and shape of the article to be molded, and to remove the core from the molded article, the parts are withdrawn individually through a hole at the end of the article.

Abstract: The urine tube has a neck which in use holds itself open and in stowage is flat, has an attachment fixture at the neck, has a sheath which is attached around the neck and which has an output end distal the neck, and has a weighted ring which holds the output end open and secures the output end in a receptacle.

Abstract: A funnel with spill guard for preventing the contents of a liquid container from overflowing. The inventive device includes a funnel member having an open end, a tapered body, a neck, a threaded nipple within the neck, and an extended tube extending from the neck and the threaded nipple. The extended tube extends into the container thereby creating an air pocket of equal height that preferably has a volume sufficient to receive the entire contents of the funnel member. The air pocket is sealed within the container between the liquid level and the threaded nipple until the user loosens the threaded nipple to allow the air within the air pocket to escape. The extended tube preferably includes a filter member for catching debris within the fluid.

Abstract: A funnel having a plurality of sections of varying diameter, a wide bottom opening and one or more outwardly protruding vertical ridges positioned on the exterior of the funnel. In the preferred embodiment, the sections of the funnel are of such a dimension, including a large top section and a short, wide spout, that the funnel provides more stability when filling a container having a wide opening. Also in the preferred embodiment, the vertical ridges extend from the top opening of the funnel to the bottom opening. When filling a container, the vertical ridges provide vents for the air in the container that is being replaced.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling expandable toy balloons with a liquid such as water includes a body portion defining a central cavity and having a pair of open ends, with the lower end formed into a fitting member for releasable engagement of the neck of a balloon, and the upper end formed into a mouthpiece for the user's mouth. The neck of the balloon to be filled is placed over the fitting member and the entire apparatus (with balloon attached) is then at least partially filled with water by dipping into a body of water. The user then places his mouth on the mouthpiece and exhales into the body portion and central cavity, to displace the water into the balloon until the balloon has been filled with water to the desired level. The filled balloon can then be removed from the fitting, and the neck of the balloon tied off in a knot, so that the water balloon may be used for play.

Abstract: Sandbag filling apparatuses and methods of forming sandbag filling apparatuses are described. In one embodiment, a light-weight sandbag filling apparatus includes a base which is placable on the ground proximate a pile of sand. A support member is connected with the base and extends away therefrom. A pair of spaced-apart, sand-intake funnels are supported on opposite sides of the support member. The funnels include respective inlets and outlets and are positioned by the support member above the ground a distance which is sufficient to enable both (a) a person standing on the ground proximate the sand pile to shovel amounts of sand directly into the inlets, and (b) a person or persons to hold a sandbag adjacent one or both of the outlets to receive sand amounts which are shoveled directly into the associated inlet. In another embodiment, a sandbag filling apparatus includes a base, a support post connected with the base and extending away therefrom along a long axis.

Abstract: A cleaner funnel is provided having a lid for closing the inlet end and a plurality of accessories that are removably attachable to the outlet end of the funnel. One accessory is a reducer that reduces the diameter of the outlet end hole in order to service containers having smaller opening widths. A second accessory is a cap-reservoir for closing off the outlet end hole of the funnel and collecting and storing any remnant fluid in the funnel body. The accessories are stored on receptacles located on the exterior of the funnel which makes them clean during storage, as well as, readily and easily available for use. Further, the funnel remains clean and ensures the integrity of the liquid being transferred via the funnel by use of the lid, the cap-reservoir and the external storage of the accessories.

Abstract: Chip bin comprising, an upper container part, a discharge opening, and, arranged between the container part and the discharge opening, a discharge zone, preferably without moving parts, the discharge zone having a curvilinear roller shape in any freely chosen horizontal cross-section and the number of corners in the geometrical curvilinear figure of the cross-section is more than two, preferably three, in that the cross-section of the discharge zone decreases from the container part (5) down towards the discharge opening (4), and in at least one section of the discharge zone having a downwardly continuously decreasing curvilinear roller shaped cross-section.

Abstract: An oil drain kit for collecting used motor oil comprising an oil drain collection pan, having a bottom wall raised at the center and sloping to its marginal extremity where it is joined with a side wall having a radial flange at the top of the wall and which extends circumferentially thereabout with a downwardly extending edge portion. The bottom wall is provided at its extremity adjacent its junction with the side wall with at least three discharge openings, each with a funnel spout extending downwardly therefrom. The spouts are adapted to receive the necks of empty oil containers which connect therewith and serve as supporting legs for the drain collection pan. A tray receives the containers when placed therein and facilitates sliding the kit under the oil drain plug of a motor to collect used oil draining therefrom and for removing it when draining is completed.

Abstract: A combined measuring cup, funnel and strainer utensil. The utensil includes a main body having a sidewall defining an upper opening and a lower opening. Material may flow through the upper and lower openings to funnel the material. An abutment flange extends outward from the sidewall, and may act as a base to support the utensil. The lower face of the abutment flange may include a plurality of shoulders to provide stability when the utensil is used as a funnel. A flow barrier includes a plug section which may block the lower opening to permit the utensil to be used as a measuring cup. The flow barrier additionally includes a handle section in the form of a fluted flange. This may be placed within the main body, with the indentations of the fluted flange forming openings for straining material within the utensil. A cover may be placed over the upper opening to seal the main body against contamination, permitting storage of the material.

Abstract: The present apparatus relates to a funnel which is used to transfer food or liquid into receptacles, such as reclosable freezer or storage bags. The funnel is comprised of an ovalized wide mouth opening and a long neck with a plurality of legs which are rounded at the end and extend downwardly from the bottom portion of the neck. Once placed inside the bag, the neck of the funnel serves as a supporting device for interior wall of the storage bag and prevents the bag from collapsing upon filling. The plurality of legs provides for slotted openings at the base of the funnel which allow for quick disbursement of the food or liquid and prevents clogging of the funnel or backflow of the funnel chamber during the transfer of foods or liquids. Although the funnel is designed to fit within a quart size storage bag, an adaptable base which can be screwed on and off the base if the funnel can be used to accommodate different size bags or receptacles.

Abstract: A filling aid for field filling the engine cooling system of automotive vehicles with cooling liquids. For field service, the filling aid is mounted in a stabilized upright orientation by an integral fluid sealing connection to a filler neck of the deareation chamber of a coolant bottle of the system so that it extends above the bottle. Coolant is added into the cooling system through the filling aid until the filling aid and deareation chamber are filled with coolant. Because a taller column of coolant has been established by use of the filling aid, potential energy is increased and coolant is quickly fed by increased pressure and force into the engine cooling system. When sufficient coolant fills the system, any coolant left in the filling aid may be released by removing a closure clamp previously installed on an overflow tube leading from the deareation chamber so that it drains with no spills from the filling aid to an overflow chamber of the coolant bottle.

Abstract: A candle making device for making candles from recycled pieces of old candles. The device includes a funnel with an upper conical portion and a lower drain tube downwardly depending from the upper conical portion. A support structure supports the funnel above a resting surface. A heating element is extended around the upper conical portion of the funnel for melting wax in the upper conical portion. The lower drain tube of the funnel has a valve for selectively opening and closing the lower drain tube. A spool is rotatably mounted to the lower drain tube of the funnel. The spool has a length of flexible candle wick coiled therearound such that a free end of the candle wick downwardly depends from the spool.

Abstract: A funneling apparatus for selectively directing the flow of materials out of a container. The funneling apparatus has a funnel with an inlet having a device for detachably securing the funnel to the container.

Abstract: A sample cup insert has a tubular wall and a flange extending inwardly at an acute angle from the tubular wall. When the sample cup, into which the sample cup insert is inserted, is filled with sample and sealed by a film that forms a window through which the sample is analyzed, air bubbles collect under the film. The air bubbles are transferred under the flange of the sample cup insert, and out of the portion of the sample to be analyzed, by rotating the sample cup, and allowing the air bubbles to flow up the side of the sample cup insert over the flange, and then returning the sample cup to its original position, thereby trapping the air bubbles under the flange. The flange of the sample cup insert retains these air bubbles outside of the portion of the sample to be analyzed.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting, storing and dumping used motor oil includes an oil container having a top, a bottom and sides and having at least one funnel connector opening sized and configured to removably receive a mating funnel connector member therein; and, at least one funnel having a funnel cup and a funnel connector member connected to and in communication with said funnel cup, said funnel connector member having a size and shape which is removably lockably receivable into the at least one funnel connector opening.

Abstract: A collecting device for collecting a viscous fluid comprising a base having a front panel, a back panel and an interior area located therebetween. A lower portion of the base further includes an outlet port. This outlet port is adapted to be located into a holding container. Located on the front panel and/or back panel are a plurality of apertures which extend into the interior area. A holding receptacle is secured in front of each aperture. Accordingly, utilization of the device occurs once bottles are inverted into the apertures. The holding receptacles maintain the bottles in a fixed and inverted position. Residue of the viscous fluid located within the bottle flow from the bottles to the side walls of the interior area. Gravity forces the residue to the outlet port and into the holding container. This collected material can be stored for later use.

Abstract: A filling aid for field filling the engine cooling system of automotive vehicles with cooling liquids. For field service, the filling aid is mounted in a stabilized upright orientation by an integral fluid sealing connection to a filler neck of the deareation chamber of a coolant bottle of the system so that it extends above the bottle. Coolant is added into the cooling system through the filling aid until the filling aid and deareation chamber are filled with coolant. Because a taller column of coolant has been established by use of the filling aid, potential energy is increased and coolant is quickly fed by increased pressure and force into the engine cooling system. When sufficient coolant fills the system, any coolant left in the filling aid may be released by removing a closure clamp previously installed on an overflow tube leading from the deareation chamber so that it drains with no spills from the filling aid to an overflow chamber of the coolant bottle.

Abstract: A funnel for use in connection with reusable plastic bottles or containers includes a body portion and a spout portion extending from the body portion to a lower open end. The spout portion is formed of downwardly extending inner and outer portions in spaced apart relation from one another to define a gap therebetween sized for receiving an upper portion of a fill spout of the plastic bottle. The outer portion has an interior surface facing the inner portion. A lower portion of the interior surface has an inwardly upwardly tapered portion adapted for receiving an outwardly extending portion of the fill spout in pressing engagement therewith to allow inward compression of the outwardly extending portion against the interior surface.

Abstract: An oil change kit apparatus includes a cylindrically-shaped pan that supports a bracket at its upper annular surface. The bracket has a threaded bushing that receives an externally threaded stem of a funnel, the stem having a hollow open ended flow bore. The funnel adjusts in elevation relative to an underlying support surface, floor, etc. by rotation of the funnel relative to the bracket.

Abstract: A substantially cone shaped body comprises a top body opening and a bottom body opening. The top body opening is larger than the bottom body opening. A generally tubular threaded neck extends outwardly from the bottom body opening. At least one adapter has a threaded first end configured to removably mate with the neck. The adapter has a threaded second end adapted to removably mate with a receiving container opening. When the adapter is mated with the neck and with the receiving container opening, the bottom body opening is in fluid communication with the receiving container opening. A lid is provided for removably covering the top body opening.

Abstract: A new Vented Self-Supporting Filling Device for providing a filling device that can be stably positioned within an opening of a receiving container. The inventive device includes a conical member having an open top end and an open bottom end, and a tubular member integrally joined to the conical member. The tubular member has an open upper end and an open lower end, wherein the open upper end is integrally joined to and communicates with the open bottom end of the conical member. A plurality of outer fingers outwardly project from the tubular member for stably supporting the filling device in a generally upright orientation when positioned within an opening of a receiving container. In addition, a plurality of inner fingers inwardly project from the conical member for stably supporting a pouring container when positioned within the filling device in an inverted orientation.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a combination ice chute and ice bin covering door for directing ice into the ice storage area of an ice or beverage dispenser. The ice chute cover is pivotally secured to a top surface of the beverage dispenser so that it can move from a closed position to an ice directing/loading position. In the closed position the ice chute cover serves to cover an opening to the ice storage area of the dispenser. A handle on the chute cover can be grasped to manually swing it between both positions. In the ice loading position a portion of the chute extends outward of the perimeter of the beverage dispenser. In operation, the handle is used to move the chute cover from the closed position to the loading position. A bucket of ice can then be lifted so that the open end thereof rests on the lip of the chute cover. The bucket can then be tipped upward so as to empty its ice contents onto the bottom surface of the chute cover.

Abstract: There is provided a low cost funnel for directing the flow of fluid concrete to the form for a concrete wall or a concrete block wall. The funnel can be unitary and of plastic. Further, the funnels can be nested with each other for ease of storage and cost of transportation.

Abstract: An automotive fluid service machine for changing fluids such as automatic transmission fluid, power steering fluid, and engine coolant, includes a cabinet with a unitary integral fluid reservoir defined by a lower portion of the machine cabinet. This lower cabinet portion which integrally defines the fluid reservoir also provides a machinery deck to which the components of the machines are mounted. A cap portion of the cabinet provides a cavity for protecting the components mounted to the machinery deck and also provides a control panel for the machine in addition to providing fluid fill and drainage basins improving the convenience and safety of use for the machine. The safety of a service area is improved by the machine because a very low center of gravity for the machine reduces the risk of tipping of a machine and of spilling fluids. Thus, environmental concerns from such spills as well as the risk of personnel slips and falls on spilled fluids are reduced.

Abstract: A device for watering flower arrangements of cut flowers inserted into a block of closed cell foam comprising a conically shaped funnel having a central axis, an upper end and a lower end with the lower end being cut at an acute angle to the central axis. The upper end can have a flanged lip which can be radially outwardly directed relative to the central axis. The upper half of the funnel can be scalloped, generally circular in plan and symmetrically arranged around the central axis with the scallops being evenly spaced about a periphery of the funnel. The upper end can have a pair of slits arranged in parallel with the central axis and spaced apart from each other such that a card can be inserted into and held by the slits. The funnel is made to hold a predetermined volume of water.

Abstract: A self venting funnel including a hollow member having inner and outer walls, two ends and a through passage defined by the inner wall and extending between the ends. The inner and outer walls are spaced from each other and define a region therebetween that includes a plurality of vent passages that extend between the two ends and which form a plurality of apertures in each end. The self-venting funnel further includes a chamber that extends outward from the outer wall and an overflow port or passage that extends through the region and between the inner and outer walls. If, and when, the level of material accumulating in the through passage rises so it is at or above the overflow port, the material flows into the chamber. The chamber also may include an outlet connection to automatically drain material from the chamber. A screen may be disposed within the hollow member through passage to filter the material passing through the funnel of the instant invention.

Abstract: A threaded jar funnel for easy pouring of material into a jar, without leakage or spillage, has an upper part, with upper and lower conical segments, and a lower cylindrical part having threads on the inside. The upper conical segment of the upper part has a small angle to the vertical and the lower conical segment has a larger angle to the vertical than the upper conical segment. The upper conical segment merges into the lower conical segment to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance, larger funnel capacity and smoother flow of contents into a jar coupled to the funnel. The lower cylindrical threaded part has a rim, which provides a tight seal when the funnel is coupled to a jar.

Abstract: A new Concrete Wall Form Aligning Funnel System for funneling concrete from a concrete truck chute into a narrow form wall without spillage. The inventive device includes a tube, a bottom wall is secured to and enclosing an end of the tube, an opening concentrically projects into the bottom wall, a first and second guide member is secured to the bottom wall adjacent the opening for slidably engaging the form wall. The inventive device also includes at least one handle secured to an exterior portion of the tube for allowing the user to manually manipulate the present invention. The guide members slide within the upper portion of the form wall thereby constantly aligning the opening concentrically within the form wall for preventing spillage.

Abstract: An apparatus for vehicle distribution of solid insecticide-carrying pellets or briquets into bodies of water such as catch basins includes a bracket which is formed and adapted to be supported on the door of a vehicle with the window rolled down. Preferably, the bracket is positioned adjacent the vehicle operator's driving position. The bracket extends outside of the vehicle and has an opening therein. A funnel and a tube are positioned at a location to be accessible to the driver with the tube extending through the bracket opening. The relative sizes of the tube and the opening permit movement of the tube therein so that the vehicle operator may direct the tube to a desired location for application of an insecticide-carrying pellet or briquet. The funnel extends upwardly to a height relative to the bracket which permits the vehicle operator to place an insecticide-carrying pellet therein.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in a service station to recover automotive fluids. The apparatus comprises a reservoir attachable to a floor surface and a catch pan for receiving automotive fluids flowing from under a vehicle being serviced. The apparatus also comprises a hollow extensible arm means between the catch pan and the reservoir forming a conduit therebetween, and an articulated joint between the extensible arm means and the reservoir. This articulated joint is flexible in a vertical plane as well as in a horizontal plane. Thus the catch pan and the extensible arm means are movable between a first horizontal fluid recovery position and a second vertical compactly stowed position above the reservoir. The reservoir of the apparatus also has a first drain valve and a second drain valve located above the first drain valve. When the apparatus is used to recover several types of automotive fluids, those aqueous fluids such as radiator coolant may be firstly emptied from the reservoir through the first drain valve.

Abstract: A thermos bottle for keeping beverages such as coffee, tea, and Japanese tea in hot or cold state, comprising an inner container inside of an outer container, a plug member fitted to an upward opening of the outer container, and a feeding passage for allowing to feed beverage from outside directly into the container in the plug member, in which the beverage can be directly fed into the container, without having to detach or attach the plug member, with the plug member fitted to the outer container, so that the ease of pouring operation is greatly enhanced.

Abstract: This invention deals with an improved indicator funnel having improved vertical stability, anti-back pressure features, and a float mechanism which is easily disengagable from the funnel.

Abstract: A shaking container designed with built in measuring cup, funnel and pour spout intended to measure, mix and pour a powdered material with a liquid. This container will enable the user to invert the cap to sit in the container opening, using this cap as a measuring cup, as it has measure markers inside the cap. When measure completed, the top spout, inverted into the container, to be unsnapped, thereby funneling the powder down into the container. The container to be filled with liquid, then cap replaced in closed position. With pour spout snapped, shaking can commence.

Abstract: A drain funnel for drums having retaining pockets for the storage of closure caps for the pouring spout and vent opening of the drum. The funnel also is provided with a cover to permit the funnel to remain in place without the escape of fumes from the drum.

Abstract: An extractor device for extracting, filtering, measuring, and containing a subsurface portion of liquid soup, which having less fat content mixed than a surface area, from a soup pot in a single dipping application; comprising: A cylinder, container body which has a center bottom hole for liquid to flow through. A perforated filter can be attached to the bottom hole for filtering during the extraction. The upper part of the container has a support structure and a handle connected. The plugging means is interconnected with the support structure to be constantly closing the bottom hole. The opening means is made to be activated to disengage the plugging means to open the bottom hole. Whereby the container can be dipped into a soup pot and set the bottom hole and a lower portion of the container at a subsurface of the liquid soup.

Abstract: An apparatus for attachment to the top container rim of a container includes a central base unit which includes a base center portion, an outer base wall downwardly depending from an outer side of the base center portion, and an inner base wall downwardly depending from an inner side of the base center portion. The attachment apparatus also includes a first side unit and a second side unit which are to opposite ends of the central base unit. The first side unit slopes downwardly toward the second side unit, and the second side unit slopes downwardly toward the first side unit. The inner base wall of the base center portion slopes downwardly toward the front ends of the first side unit and the second side unit. The outer base wall, the base center portion, and the inner base wall form an inverted U-shaped channel for fitting over a top container rim of a container. A center deflector wall is connected to the base center portion and depends upwardly therefrom.