Patents by Inventor David R. Kraft

David R. Kraft 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: 9493332
    Abstract: A funnel system for transferring liquids from a dispenser to a receptacle including a mouth end and a smaller outlet end the funnel formed as a hollow conical portion with an angled wall having a rim around the mouth end, the outlet end is perpendicular to a central axis running vertically through the center of the funnel. A vent channel runs through the interior of the wall to a vent opening inside the hollow conical portion, where the vent channel includes an inlet port. A set of cams are located at preselected points and adapted to mate with a set of collars having threads sized to thread onto a selected receptacle having a threaded inlet and fixedly engage the receptacle inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Inventor: David R. Kraft
  • Publication number: 20160257547
    Abstract: A funnel system for transferring liquids from a dispenser to a receptacle including a mouth end and a smaller outlet end the funnel formed as a hollow conical portion with an angled wall having a rim around the mouth end, the outlet end is perpendicular to a central axis running vertically through the center of the funnel. A vent channel runs through the interior of the wall to a vent opening inside the hollow conical portion, where the vent channel includes an inlet port. A set of cams are located at preselected points and adapted to mate with a set of collars having threads sized to thread onto a selected receptacle having a threaded inlet and fixedly engage the receptacle inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: David R. Kraft