Collapsible oil filler cap

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a collapsible oil filler cap showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side view thereof with the lid secured;

FIG. 3 is a right side view thereof in the collapsed state;

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof in the collapsed state with the lid secured;

FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a rear view thereof in the collapsed state with the lid secured;

FIG. 8 is a front side view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a front view thereof in the collapsed state with the lid secured;

FIG. 10 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a front view of an alternate embodiment in extended state with the lid secured;

FIG. 13 is a rear view thereof;

FIG, 14 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 15 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 16 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 17 is a bottom view thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D300129 March 7, 1989 Whitley, II
4058995 November 22, 1977 Greaves
4112984 September 12, 1978 Guglia et al.
5033521 July 23, 1991 Martin
5188157 February 23, 1993 Lee
5535793 July 16, 1996 Tantre
Patent History
Patent number: D403642
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 24, 1995
Date of Patent: Jan 5, 1999
Inventor: Charles W. Acord (Minster, OH)
Primary Examiner: Alan P. Douglas
Assistant Examiner: Lavone D. Tabor
Attorney: Harold H. Dutton, Jr.
Application Number: 0/37,904
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Radiator Cap, Gas Cap And/or Hood Ornament (D12/197); Element Or Attachment (5) (D12/317)
International Classification: 1216;