Abstract: A multi-function drum cap which can be utilized as a weather protector, a drum funnel for filling or emptying the drum, and an oil drain pan for vehicles.

Abstract: An oil pan for an internal combustion engine is made of cast aluminum alloy and has a first flange for attachment to the cylinder block and a second annular flange for attachment to the transmission case. Access holes near a bottom end of the second annular flange allow access to the heads of mounting bolts extending through the first flange. The first flange can be securely clamped to the opposing mounting of the cylinder block because all of the mounting bolts can directly clamp the first flange onto the mounting surface. Annular ribs surround the access holes and are connected together by a connecting rib so as to ensure a sufficient rigidity of the second flange. As a result, the sealing performance can be readily ensured and a vibration free power structure can be achieved.

Abstract: A system that comprises a container capable of holding motor oil and a housing that is capable of holding a first oil filter such that motor oil in the first oil filter can drain into the container. The container is comprised of a light to medium weight durable plastic that is recyclable, such as polyethylene, and preferably has a rectangular top surface with four sides. The rectangular top surface has at least two handles (i.e., indention handles) positioned on opposite sides of the rectangular top surface. The container also has a drain release cap along with a screw and nipple combination to secure motor oil in the container and empty motor oil from the container. At least one drain hole is positioned to drain motor oil from the first oil filter held by the housing into the container.

Abstract: The invention provides a container for collecting, storing and transporting a liquid. The container includes a hollow container body having a top wall having a central, inwardly directed fluid directing portion and an opening in the fluid directing portion for permitting liquid collected in the fluid directing portion to pour into the hollow container body. The container also has a spout sized for pouring out liquid collected in the container body. A roller assembly on an underside of the container body permits rolling movement of the container body along a supporting surface. The container also has suitable means such as bearing grooves for securing the roller assembly to the container body.

Abstract: A tough, semi-rigid, dimensionally-stable, hydrocarbon resistant film shaped to fit the underside configuration of a vehicle; a plurality of flexible securing straps affixed to the lateral edges of such film and extending outwardly therefrom, each of such straps having a fastening device on the outer end thereof to permit anchorage to the frame on which the invention is placed; and a removeable, disposable absorbent liner adapted to be inserted into spaced pockets in such film between such film and the underside of the vehicle to which such film is secured. The invention will capture and retain all liquid drippings such as grease, engine oil, hydraulic or brake fluids, etc. preventing contamination not only of the floor of a garage or car port where the vehicle is normally parked, but also of the driveway, street or other surfaces over which the vehicle passes.

Abstract: Described is a system for collecting organic material, such as oil, etc., underneath rail vehicles, in particular railway locomotives, the systen having at least one absorption material in at least one pan.

Abstract: A catch basin for automotive fluids, such as oil, adapted for use beneath a mechanic's catwalk which is itself extended beneath an automobile undergoing maintenance or repair operations, is disclosed wherein the catch basin comprises a generally rectangular, planar body portion formed of two dihedrally angled planar body halves and supports for supporting the body portion beneath the catwalk. The basin may be tilted toward a downstream end, at which is located a drain hole and a selectively removable plug. The catch basin supports may be supported from the catwalk or may themselves support the catwalk. The basin may also be provided with a bay adapted to receive and support a plurality of oil filters which are to be drained.

Abstract: A portable liquid drain pan includes a V-shaped front end having a pour spout centered thereon and includes cantilever extensions projecting forwardly of the front end. When draining the pan, the extensions serve as lever arms to elevate the pouring spout. The extensions also move the pour spout forward toward the center of a bucket placed under the pour spout. A bottom of the drain pan is raised in a stair-step arrangement to direct the liquid to an outer channel between a lowest step and side walls of the container. When the back end of the container is lifted, the liquid travels along this channel to the front of the container. A raised partition formed in the front of each step guides the liquid to the pour spout. Casters are formed on the bottom of the drain pan to improve mobility. The front two casters are positioned slightly behind the front end wall to prevent slippage during draining and to allow the back end of the container to be raised easily.

Abstract: A vehicle drip mat comprising a block of elastomeric material in a rectangular configuration, the block having a lower planar surface and an upper surface, the block having long parallel side edges and short parallel front and rear edges; a pair of side walls extending upwardly from the side edges, the side walls being parallel with each other along the length of the block; parallel front and rear walls along the front and rear edges coupling the side walls, the front wall being tapered from a point at its forward edge with the lower surface of the point co-extensive with the lower surface of the block and the highest point of taper being co-extensive with the upper edges of the side wall; and the upper surface of the block being formed with undulations having peaks and valleys running longitudinally, parallel with the side walls.

Abstract: A recovery system for new oil including a first closed container with two sealable openings, one used for filling and one used for draining the container. A second container having six open ports on one side for receiving empty one quart oil containers and a single port at the lowest point on the other side adapted to fit into the first container fill opening, and means to stabilize the container over the fill opening. A sight window with indicia is located in the first container to provide an indication of the quantity of clean oil stored.

Abstract: An oil pan for a combustion engine includes two extrusions which are welded to one another so as to form an elongated chamber. The ends of the chamber are closed by covers. At least two partitions are disposed one above the other inside the chamber. The partitions extend transversely of the chamber and are carried by holders provided on the internal surfaces of the extrusions. Each of the partitions has an oil deflecting portion as well as two flat projections which protrude to opposite sides of the respective oil deflecting portion and serve to connect the partitions to the holders. The projections of each partition define a horizontal support plane for the respective partition while the oil deflecting portions define vertical surfaces for damping oil surges.

Abstract: An oil pan for an internal combustion engine includes an outer shell made of metal plate an includes on at least a bottom surface of the outer shell and inner pan separate from the outer shell. The bottom of the oil pan includes a deep portion and a shallow portion and a baffle plate is disposed over the inner pan. The inner pan settles on the inner surface of the outer shell amidst the oil contained in the oil pan, thereby forming a layer of oil between the outer shell and the inner pan. Thus, oil flow is not impeded and vibration of the oil pan is significantly reduced. In addition, wall portions of the inner pan are made to be deformable so as not to cause strong impact to other portions of the oil pan structure or to engine components.

Abstract: An oil recycling system and method which uses the same container to supply new oil and recycle old oil is accomplished through the use of a transfer tube designed for draining oil from the container into an engine and mutually exclusively oil from the engine oil sump into the container. The invention includes an oil collection bag which receives oil draining from an interface between the engine and an oil filter and transfers the oil via an oil collection bag tube into the container concurrently with oil draining from the engine via the transfer tube into the container.

Abstract: A vehicle oil pan assembly which is acoustically insulated for noise reduction includes an oil pan having a normal configuration with a base and enclosing sidewalls and further including a peripheral flange which is disposed adjacent an upper edge of the sidewall and which is used to attach the oil pan to the vehicle engine. In order to insulate the oil pan so as to reduce any noise which may otherwise be transmitted by the oil pan, a noise reducing/sound deadening enclosure is attached to the oil pan. In order to facilitate the attachment of the enclosure to the oil pan, a plurality of support brackets are welded to the oil pan and each bracket includes a plurality of support tabs. The noise-reducing enclosure is arranged with an outer skin and a foam isolation layer and the outer skin is molded so as to include a plurality of latching portions. The final component in the attachment system is a plurality of spring clips. There is one tab for each latching portion and one clip for each tab.

Abstract: A portable fluid exchanger for flushing the used transmission fluid from a vehicle engine as it replaces it with new fluid is mounted on a wheeled undercarriage and contains a tank of new transmission fluid, hoses, and a 12-volt electrical system which connects to the battery of the vehicle being serviced to power a fluid delivery pump, an output and return flow control system, and means for visually checking the condition of the fluid being pumped from the transmission. The normal continuous-flow circulation system of the vehicle is interrupted by interposing the exchanger in a cooling line of the transmission system, and the vehicle's own pump is used to expel fluid from the transmission while the exchanger introduces new fluid, as the vehicle engine idles. The fluid level in the transmission is gauged by monitoring inflow and outflow to and from the transmission to insure that it remains reasonably full during the flushing process.

Abstract: New and improved spill containment devices and methods, for use primarily by the railroads, are provided in one or more lidded catch pans positionable generally around and under a transportation container for collecting and containing spilled or dripping chemical materials. A preferred spill containment apparatus comprises a combination of three catch pans positionable along a railroad siding including an inboard pan disposed between the rails and two outboard pans extending outwardly adjacent and alongside the rails and the inboard pan. The outboard pans have sectional lids that swing back over the railroad rails. This not only protects the area from splashing caused by heavy dropping in the big center pan, but also ensures that drips from above do not land on the rails or the gap between the inboard pan and the rails. When not in use, these sloped sectional lids divert dirt and rainwater away from the outboard receptacle or collecting basin portions of each outer pan.

Abstract: A container for the collection of oil from a used automotive oil filter with the container having a lid structure with a projecting tubular inlet to which the used filter is threadedly attached. Oil, draining from the filter, enters the container by openings in the container lid. During draining of the filter oil is confined for passage through the openings by a resilient gasket of the filter abutting a circular surface area of the lid. A spout affixed to the side of the container receives container contents discharged through the openings when the container is later emptied, The container receives the used oil filter in a fluid tight manner to permit drainage over a period of time without risk of spillage regardless of upset of the joined container and filter.

Abstract: The present invention provides a way for the do-it-yourself oil and filter changer to safely and cleanly drain used oil from the filter, and sealing and storing both filter and drained filter oil in the same container that crankcase oil is stored while keeping the drained filter dry and separate from the drained and collected oil. The invention solves a recent problem that has become apparent as used oil filters have become a culprit of land and water pollution. By allowing the do-it-yourselfer a convenient, safe and clean means to manage his used oil filter along with his used oil, it hampers the tendency to improperly dispose of these recyclable wastes by allowing more convenient and cleaner transport of these wastes to a collection center. This reusable container also eliminates the disposable items currently being used to transport used oil filters, thus eliminating these oily wastes from the wastestream.

Abstract: A method of simulating a creeper for mechanics servicing a vehicle spaced from a floor and for catching vehicle drippings provides a sheet of cellular material with a lower surface for contacting the floor therealong and with a parallel upper surface. That method and simulated creepers provide for a catching of vehicle drippings and avoid a need for creeper casters by coating the upper surface of that sheet with a dripping-impervious layer facing the vehicle having a lower surface friction than the cellular sheet at its lower surface so that a mechanic may slide along the surface of that layer while the lower surface remains stationary on the floor.

Abstract: A vehicle drip guard for collecting fluids that leak from a vehicle comprising a sheet of material adapted to be extended under a vehicle; an absorbent mechanism disposed upon the sheet for collecting leaking fluids from a vehicle; and a coupling mechanism for coupling the sheet under and to a vehicle.

Abstract: An automotive drip pad assembly having an elongated drip pan with an oil absorbent pad attached to its top surface. The drip pan has a front wall, a rear wall, and laterally spaced side walls that form an open top container. Cylindrical bosses on the walls of the drip pan have vertical bore holes that receive the inner ends of four tie wires that are attached thereto. The outer ends of the tie wires are attached to fixed structural members on the under side of the vehicle. The drip pan can be positioned beneath the vehicle anywhere oil or oil related products leak.

Abstract: An vehicle fluids change and recycle apparatus includes a vessel body having an interior reservoir for containing oil drained from an engine. The body includes parallel and rear surfaces on opposite sides of the interior reservoir. The vessel body includes an inlet for enabling draining oil to enter the reservoir at the front surface of the vessel body. The lower end of the vessel body has a pedestal for enabling the vessel body to be supported in an upright position wherein the front and rear surfaces are generally vertical. An outlet member defines a drain for emptying the reservoir when the vessel is upright and a valve controls flow from the reservoir via the outlet. The valve is spaced above the pedestal when the vessel body is upright enabling a container to be placed under the valve when the vessel body is upright so that drained engine oil can be recycled into such container.

Abstract: A liquid disburser device for simultaneously equally filling a plurality of liquid containers from a source of liquid including a top member having an upper funnel chamber section for receiving liquid and a lower liquid discharge column leading downwardly from the upper funnel chamber section; the lower discharge column including an inner diameter of sufficiently reduced size whereby liquid enters the discharge column from the upper funnel chamber in a filling equal amount; the discharge column having a plurality of equally angularly spaced tubular members spaced in equal distance about the bottom portion of the discharge column; the tubular members extending downwardly and having respective end portions adapted to be inserted into the inlet of a liquid container for conducting equal amounts of liquid from the funnel chamber into respective containers to be filled therefrom.

Abstract: An expandable pan for trapping and directing oil from a boat's engine in an ecologically safe manner. The pan comprises a bottom with a sloped false bottom to an outlet having a hose connection. The pan is provided with collapsible side walls and a top member with with an upwardly extending extension to receive the oil from the engine oil pan.

Abstract: A device for receiving oil and other fluids from a vehicle which includes a portable frame having a lower support platform designed to hold and secure a removable container in a predetermined location. The frame has an upper vertical support section and an adjustable funnel attached to the support section for receiving oil and other fluids from the vehicle, with the funnel including a lower discharge tube which is arranged to direct fluids flowing through the funnel into the removable container.

Abstract: A waste oil collection apparatus for collecting used oil from an engine and dispensing the oil into bottles, such as those in which replacement oil is provided. The apparatus includes a container having a raised cylindrical opening through which waste oil from an engine may be received into the container. A plurality of threaded couplers facilitate an attachment of the bottles to apertures in a sidewall of the container. A plurality of valves allow oil to be selectively dispensed from the container into the bottles from which new oil is supplied. The collector further includes an extensible funnel assent ply and a debris removal assembly having a magnet for removing metal particles from the waste oil.

Abstract: A water leak detection, collection and support device comprising a tray, a grid, a collection receptacle and an indicator. The device is particularly suited to detect and collect small, previously undetectable water leaks. The device may either be permanently mounted under a sink or it may be freestanding.

Abstract: Apparatus for draining waste matter from a container includes a bucket-like vessel with an opening in the bottom, and a glove secured to the bottom opening. The glove fits over an upwardly extending lip which extends about the circumference of the bottom opening. The glove may be secured to the lip by a hose clamp and the like, so that a tight seal is established. The clamp also allows replacement of the glove as needed.

Abstract: Fluid changing in an automatic transmission by opening the cooler line and draining used fluid, at the flow of normal circulation, out of the cooler line from the transmission into a drain receptacle for receiving used fluid and simultaneously supplying fresh fluid, from a pressurized supply receptacle, into the cooler return line to the transmission at a similar controlled rate that is equal or greater than the rate of flow of the used fluid into the drain receptacle.

Abstract: A fluid receptacle formed of a bag having first and second sides, the bottom and lower outer edges of which are joined to provide a central pocket. The intermediate and upper outer edges of the first and second sides of the bag are provided with cooperating sealing elements by which the remaining outer edges of the bag may be sealed. The sealing elements are disengageable to permit the first and second sides of the bag to be laid open on opposite sides of the central pocket.

Abstract: Apparatus for quick, clean and convenient changing of the oil or other fluids of a vehicle of particular use to the "do-it-yourselfer." The apparatus is sized so as to fit under most vehicles when resting on one side thereof and is provided with a pivoting extensible arm having a funnel mounted on the end thereof for collecting the fluid that is mounted in a recess in one side thereof so as not to catch on the undercarriage of the vehicle when slid under or out from under the vehicle. Once positioned, the funnel is raised into close approximation with the oil drain plug, oil filter neck, or other location from which fluid is to be collected, and the fluid is drained into the funnel and directed down through the arm into the container. The container is then stood upright for dispensing the stored oil or other fluid through a valve, which is also recessed in the container, into a larger recycling or other collection facility.

Abstract: An oil pan is provided with a partition member so as to be divided into a main chamber and an antechamber. A vertical wall of the partition member is provided at a lower region thereof with first holes adjacent to an opening of a draft tube of an oil pump and at an upper region thereof with second holes in the vicinity of an oil level. In a state of warming up following the starting, since the oil temperature is low and the viscosity of the oil is large, the oil in the antechamber cannot pass through the first holes. Accordingly, only the oil in the main chamber a quantity of which is small is circulated through the engine by the oil pump, thereby warming up the engine quickly. Low temperature oil in the antechamber is interchanged with the oil in the main chamber little by little through the second holes, so that the temperature thereof is raised gradually.

Abstract: An automatic transmission fluid change apparatus includes a drain pan and associated holding tank for collecting and retaining used fluid recovered from an automatic transmission. A new fluid reservoir is provided within the apparatus to contain the quantity of new fluid required for a complete change of fluid in the transmission. To accomplish a complete change of fluid in the automatic transmission, the transmission pan and filter are removed and new fluid is pumped from the new fluid reservoir to the transmission orifice to which the outlet tube of the filter is typically coupled. The vehicle engine is simultaneously run at idle speed to circulate the new fluid throughout the transmission, thereby forcing all used fluid out of the transmission for collection and storage in the holding tank.

Abstract: An oil drainage catch pan (A) having an open top (10) for receiving used engine oil drained therein has a reservoir (B) on one end of the pan with a discharge spout (C) and a container (D) connected by a coupling (E) to the spout. After collecting the used oil in the catch pan, the catch pan is tilted causing the used oil to flow to the reservoir and drain through the spout into the container for containment and transport to a suitable location.

Abstract: A used oil drain system including a valve for being attached to the oil sump of an internal combustion engine; a used oil reservoir for being mounted relative to the internal combustion engine; and a passageway extending between the valve and the used oil reservoir for allowing used oil passing through the valve from the oil sump of the internal combustion engine when the valve is opened to pass to the used oil reservoir for storage. The valve may be screwed to the existing used oil drain port of the sump. The used oil reservoir may include a rigid container that is removably attached relative to the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: An apparatus is used to focus a stream of pressurized air into an oil filter thereby opening any one way valve in the oil filter and forcing the waste oil out of the oil filter. The oil is then drained into a sealed oil barrel. The apparatus consists of an inlet funnel at the top, a fluid collection convergence funnel and a threaded hollow discharge spigot at the bottom of the funnel, which is designed for convenient attachment into a threaded open port of a standard oil drum. The throat of the fluid collection convergence funnel above the inlet of the discharge spigot has a chamber which is fitted with a hollow threaded holder for retaining a used oil filter cartridge. The chamber has passages for directing the pressurized air connected to a conventional general service compressed air hose fitted with an on/off trigger valve. The passages connect to the inlet passages on the retained oil filter cartridge.

Abstract: A mobile oil change cart for a sewing machine or the like. The cart has a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape whose upper surface defines a work surface for supporting the sewing machine. The upper work surface includes a rubber mat on which the machine can be placed and which prevents the machine from sliding about. Adjacent to the rubber mat is a recessed sink for containing fluids which may be spilled from the sewing machine during maintenance. A rack across the surface of the sink supports the sewing machine while draining the oil from the machine. Wheels mounted to the lower surface of the cart permit it to be easily moved from one work station to another. Underneath the work surface is a tank compartment for receiving and storing both fresh and waste oil. In addition, the tank compartment also includes pump means for both delivering fresh oil to the sewing machine and retrieving waste oil from the sewing machine.

Abstract: With regards to a vehicle storage area it is common for dropping debris, from the stored vehicle, to contaminate and/or deteriorate the vehicle storage area floor surface. In this invention, a vehicle track, when suitably placed in a vehicle storage area, provides a means of collecting and removing dropping debris from a stored vehicle thereby reducing contamination and/or deterioration of the vehicle storage area floor surface. In addition, said vehicle track aids in the reproducible placement of the stored vehicle in the vehicle storage area.

Abstract: A vehicle fluids change and recycle apparatus includes a vessel body having an interior reservoir for containing oil drained from an engine. The body includes parallel and rear surfaces on opposite sides of the interior reservoir. The vessel body includes an inlet for enabling draining oil to enter the reservoir at the front surface of the vessel body. The lower end of the vessel body has a pedestal for enabling the vessel body to be supported in an upright position wherein the front and rear surfaces are generally vertical. An outlet member defines a drain for emptying the reservoir when the vessel is upright and a valve controls flow from the reservoir via the outlet. The valve is spaced above the pedestal when the vessel body is upright enabling a container to be placed under the valve when the vessel body is upright so that drained engine oil can be recycled into such container.

Abstract: An apparatus to include a storage container arranged for vertical mounting to a support surface, wherein the storage container mounts an outlet conduit and valve associated therewith. The container is provided with a cavity to receive and store a fluid-receiving pan container permitting ease of disposal of waste oil from an associated vehicular oil change. Waste oil containers are thereafter positioned below the storage container conduit to receive the waste oil for subsequent recycling. A modification of the invention includes a first and second storage container mounted to opposed side walls of the primary storage container to include respective granular absorbing material and saturated oil absorbing material respectively. An underlying tray is positioned below a manifold mounted to the container conduit for permitting filling of a plurality of waste oil containers simultaneously.

Abstract: A split oil pan is arranged for permitting removal of a rear sump portion relative to a front sump portion to accommodate access interiorly of a crank case of an associated internal combustion engine. The oil pan includes a rear sump portion forward flange cooperative with a forward sump portion rear flange securable together by use of a fastening pan member.

Abstract: The invention is an oil changer intended to encourage proper disposal of used motor oil. It is comprised of an outer container made of cardboard and an inner container of polypropylene and a tie device to seal the motor oil in the inner container. The polypropylene material is non-reactive with the petroleum products and additives found in used engine oil; its tensile strength is approximately 8,000-pounds/inch.sup.2, rendering it durable enough to prevent inadvertent oil spillage; and it can withstand temperatures of up to 320.degree. F., making it possible to drain the engine oil into the inner container while the oil is hot. The tie device is of the cable tie variety, providing locking security against oil leakage. The sealed double containment of used engine oil within a durable outer container makes possible the safe and clean transportation, storage and handling of the oil changer during collection for recycling of both the used oil and the component parts of the oil changer itself.

Abstract: A container includes a plurality of spaced, "U" shaped grooves to receive a first lid and a second lid, wherein the first lid includes a matrix of apertures for reception of the pouring spout portions of fluid bottles such as those containing engine oil to permit capture and recycling of the oil as required. The second lid is arranged to afford protection to the first lid for permitting intrusion of foreign matter within the container.

Abstract: A delay part for lubricating oil is arranged in the power section of an internal-combustion engine adjacent to a or in an area bordering on the oil pan. The part prevents the immediate intake of foamed oil in that it has oil passages along its boundary but otherwise separates the spaces situated above and below the delay apparatus from one another. The oil reaches the strainer in a time-delayed manner and is therefore effectively degassed.

Abstract: An oil pan held on a crankcase of an internal-combustion engine has a flat, plate-type bottom and an oil sump. The flat bottom is connected by means of supports directly to central bearing seats of the crankshaft. This significantly improves the sound radiation of the oil pan and the rigidity of the bearing seats.

Abstract: A fluid collection and drainage pan is provided for collecting fluids such as oil drained from engine components and the like placed in the pan. The drainage pan is mountable directly on top of the inlet end of a variety of standard capacity fluid storage drums or barrels and provides for the direct flow into the drum of fluid drained into the pan.

Abstract: An oil guiding housing is arranged below the crankcase of an internal-combustion engine and has a storage tank for lubricating oil and a housing part with a connection for an oil filter. In the pan part of the oil guiding housing situated directly below the crankshaft, a forward flow and return flow part for lubricating oil is integrated. The oil guiding housing ensures a targeted guiding of all lubricating oil flows and provides a good degassing of the oil.

Abstract: An engine cylinder block includes lower and upper cylinder block portions which are fastened together by bearing cap fastening bolts and cylinder block fastening bolts. The engine cylinder block is provided with a baffle plate, for separating a crankcase from an oil pan. The baffle plate is fastened to the engine cylinder block by the cylinder block fastening bolts. Bearing cap fastening bolts are arranged in a row parallel to an axis of rotation of the crankshaft at each side of a row of bearing caps. The cylinder block fastening bolts, each of which is located between adjoining bearing caps, are arranged in a row parallel to the axis of rotation of the crankshaft on each side of the row of bearing caps.

Abstract: An oil pan for an internal combustion engine has a relatively flat bottom part as well as a deep pan section as the oil sump with a suction pipe of an oil pump extending into the deep pan section. The deep pan section is designed as a removable oil container. The oil can thus be changed rapidly and without draining the oil since all the oil is collected in the oil container. A cover may be provided to close the container when removed from the shallow flat bottom part. Also, a filter may be mounted in the container and its upper section may be vented to the engine crankcase ventilation system.

Abstract: The invention described and claimed in the present application is of a disposable mat for protecting floors or other surfaces against spillage or droppage of liquid substances. The mat has a top absorbent layer, a bottom liquid impervious layer and a compressible ridge about the periphery. The compressible ridge of the mat of the invention acts as an containment dam for non-absorbent liquid. The ridge is sufficiently compressible to permit equipment on rollers to be moved across the mat.