Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for use in collection and removal of slurry or similar from a sty, a sty comprising such a device and to a method of installing a device at a sty, such as a pig sty, wherein the device comprises an one-piece body (2) having one or more funnels (3) wherein each funnel comprises at least one upper opening (3a) having an upper horizontal area enclosed by an upper edge (3a?) and a lower opening (3b) having a lower horizontal area enclosed by a lower edge (3b?), wherein the upper horizontal area is larger than the lower horizontal area, and the inside (3?) of the funnel is thus extending from the upper opening to the lower opening of the funnel, an encapsulation (4) enclosing the funnel from the lower edge of the funnel to the upper edge of the funnel, such that a ventilation space (5) is defined within the one-piece body between the encapsulation and the funnel.

Abstract: An apparatus with a two vents funnel for the transfer and preservation of juices comprising removable vents and outlet extensions at the funnel base; an asymmetrical funnel bowl separated into a main and an overflow chamber, with a pouring lip and its narrow end; a purposefully narrow funnel outlet, with its extension reaching the container's wall during transfer; its seal at the funnel's base with a stop ring; a mesh filter which can be fitted onto the funnel's bowl; and a stand, with an anti-drop plate at its base, which can hold the funnel whereby a user can do the precise transfer of a juice into a receiving container using the seal's stop ring for horizontal alignment and the overflow chamber filling as a clear indication as to when the transfer is complete, this transfer is made bubble-free having the outlet purposely slowing down the flow while at the same time releasing the juice close to the container's inner wall, thus enabling said juice long-term preservation, any leftover into the overflow chambe

Abstract: An anti-spill funnel assembly which includes an outer reservoir funnel having a center funnel positioned therein. The outer reservoir funnel includes a cone-shaped portion having a spout extending downwardly therefrom. The center funnel includes a cone-shaped portion having a hollow stem extending downwardly therefrom. This center funnel also includes a spout extending downwardly from the lower end of the cone-shaped portion thereof. The hollow stem portion has a plurality of vertically disposed slots formed therein. When the funnel assembly is being used to fill a container or a piece of equipment, the spouts of the reservoir funnel and center funnel are inserted downwardly into the fill opening of a container or equipment. As liquid is poured into the container or equipment, any overflow liquid is passed upwardly into the outer reservoir funnel to prevent a spill.

Abstract: A bar soap holder is provided that includes a support base to allow dislodgement of a soap bar without substantial movement of the bar soap holder. The bar soap holder further includes a holder body coupled to the support base. The holder body defines an upper central opening dimensioned for receiving the soap bar. The soap holder body includes a first support surface and an opposing second support surface disposed within an interior region of the soap holder body for supporting the soap bar. The first and the second support surfaces are positioned at a tapered incline angle greater than 25° relative to a horizontal plane. The holder body further defines a drain path from the first and second support surfaces to the reservoir. The bar soap holder further includes a reservoir for collection of soap water that is coupled to the support surfaces by the drain path.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for the environmentally safe transfer and disposal of solvents, such as waste solvents, and eliminate atmospheric contamination from evaporated solvents. The apparatus may also be used for the transfer of solvents into storage containers for further recycling and re-use. In addition, the apparatus eliminates the multiple steps and tedious procedures that are typically required for transferring solvent into storage or waste containers for storage and disposal.

Abstract: Gravity fill line vent fitting includes a body member having a water fill opening and vent opening adapted to be connected to the elevated ends of a water fill line and surrounding air vent line, respectively, of a potable water storage tank. An inner tubular extension and surrounding hose fitting may be connected to the inner/bottom side of the body member for use in attaching the water fill line and air vent line, respectively, to the body member. An outer tubular extension and surrounding service fitting may be connected to the outer side of the body member. A cap is insertable over the service fitting for sealing off both the water fill opening and vent opening.

Abstract: Dual cone funnel assembly for simultaneously introducing a flow of particulate composition, or powder, into a receiving container through a dispensing tube along one path while channeling the flow of displaced air through an annular air-exhaust space along a different path surrounding the first path. The funnel assembly has an inner funnel supply element surrounded and closely-spaced from an outer funnel element to provide the annular air-relief space therebetween. The assembly may be used to feed particulate resinous extrusion composition through a dispensing funnel element to the premelt chamber of an extruder and to isolate and return the displaced air to a dust collection element.

Abstract: A funnel assembly which includes an interior funnel and an exterior funnel. When an interior funnel is inserted into the exterior funnel, three equally spaced raised projections prevent contact between the outer surface of the interior funnel and the inner surface of the exterior funnel. This arrangement creates air passages between the two funnels for the venting of displaced air. Consequently, the liquid being poured runs faster into a container, unaffected by the upward movement of the vented air. The interior and exterior funnels are individually, integrally formed and come together as the exterior funnel is snapped into place next to the interior funnel by three wedges protruding on the outside spout of the interior funnel. These wedges are forced against the spout of the exterior funnel and hold the two funnels equidistant to each other.

Abstract: An air removal adaptor for removing air from a container as it is being filled with a liquid from a funnel attached to the air removal adaptor. The air removal adaptor has a cylindrical housing with a fill spout and an air vent for carrying air from a container to a cavity in the housing and a passageway to remove the air to the atmosphere.

Abstract: A funnel includes a truncated conical funnel head directed into a cylindrical guide conduit, with the guide conduit and funnel head oriented about a predetermined axis, and wherein a plurality of spaced parallel channels are directed into the funnel head and the guide conduit extending from a lowermost end of the funnel structure to an uppermost end thereof permitting venting when the funnel is directed within an opening of an associated container.

Abstract: A disposable plastic bottle used to contain fluid substances having an integral, flexible funnel spout, with sealable opening, featuring an external air vent integrally formed into the mouth of the spout suitable for accurately transferring fluids through tight filler openings which would ordinarily require the use of a separate funnel or spout. When the mouth of the spout is snugly inserted into a receptacle, the external air vent will provide a direct air passage to the contents of the bottle allowing the liquid to flow smoothly without restriction. The spout is integrally formed atop the bottle and comprises a plurality of bellows like ribs. Such ribs have a thinner cross-sectional wall than the side walls of the container body. This permits the spout to be flexed, enabling the ribs to collapse over-center and fold, allowing the spout to retain the flexed condition without external assistance, thereby creating a self latching feature.

Abstract: A device for adding oil to a flowing stream of gasoline which includes an oil funnel with a small suction passageway in the apex of the funnel communicating with the interior of a gasoline feed pipe rigidly attached to the outside of the funnel, the pipe having a socket at its upper end to receive the nozzle of a gasoline pump hose and having a lower outlet end adapted to be placed in the fill pipe of a gasoline tank.

Abstract: Apparatus for transferring pulverulent or granular material from an opening at the lower end of a silo into a vessel which is moved to a position below such opening has a vertical duct with a rigid upper section which is affixed to the silo, a rigid lower section which is surrounded by and is rigidly connected to a downwardly tapering funnel and serves to discharge flowable material into the vessel by way of an opening in the top wall of the vessel, and a bellows which is disposed between and is separably connected with the two rigid sections. The lower section and the funnel are movable up and down by means of a winch and several cables or chains whose lower end portions are attached to the funnel and/or to the lower section. A cover which normally overlies the open upper side of the funnel is movable to a raised position in which it surrounds the upper section of the duct.