Patents by Inventor C. Wendell Whittington

C. Wendell Whittington has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5505295
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Inventor: C. Wendell Whittington