Abstract: A device for collecting oil contained in plastic containers that are placed inside a housing that includes a puncturing assembly mounted to a slanted platform. The platform has a central opening through which the discharged oil passes. A flexible conduit is connected to the outlet in the housing at one end and the other end of the flexible conduit is connected to a storage tank with sufficient capacity to store a substantial amount of oil. A hingedly mounted cover in said housing helps in the urging and pressing of the plastic container against the puncturing assembly. The puncturing assembly includes a separator to ensure the faster rate of unit flow of the oil from the container.

Abstract: A fuel pouring nozzle for use on vented fuel containers has a base adapted to be attached to a vented fuel container. The base has an end portion at a first end, a downstream end at a second end and a radially extending circumferential ridge situated on the end portion. There is a tubular valve body having a cylindrical side wall with an opening therein, an upstream end having a valve seat and a downstream end having a female threaded portion. A tubular conduit is connected to the upstream end of the valve body and the downstream end of the base. A first O-ring is fitted to the valve seat and faces the downstream end of the valve body. A second O-ring is fitted about the opening in the side wall inside the valve body. A ball valve is positioned in the valve body against both O-rings. The ball valve has a stem extending through the opening in the side wall and is rotatable about a longitudinal axis through the stem. There is handle exterior to the valve body and connected to the stem of the ball valve.

Abstract: A portable and highly efficient method for filling the hard to reach watering stands of inside trees, and particularly where the environment or nearby objects are susceptable to damage from splashes or spilled water. The invention is made up of approximately four sections of loosely fitting tubing sections with an angular set funnel at the top, which are held together with a tensioned inside elastic cord, and which can be placed downward through the limbs of an inside tree to quickly feed water from the funnel to the watering stand with a syphon effect generated by the moving water in the full length assembled tubing.

Abstract: A cup shaped collector mounted at one end of an elongate telescopically adjustable pole defines a water receiving chamber for receiving and containing at least a portion of an open sprinkler head and collecting water discharged from the open head. An elongate flexible hose connected to the collector communicates with the water receiving chamber and diverts water from the open head to a friendly location. Fluorescent markings on the collector aid in manually positioning the collector to receive the open head under conditions of darkness.

Abstract: A funnel including measurement indicia discernible in relation to the contents therein, such funnel having a lower neck portion with an aperture therein and a collar member rotatably positioned on the neck portion with an aperture defined therein, such collar member in a first mode misaligning such apertures to retain the contents in the funnel and in a second mode rotated to align such apertures, to release the contents of the funnel through a spout member affixed below the collar member.

Abstract: A device for handling game pieces is assembled from four uniform elements and when assembled includes a base portion that will fit over a game board and a chimney portion of sufficiently large internal size to permit passage by gravity of game pieces therethrough from the game board and into a bag that is placeable over the chimney portion. The device in one form is of plastic and in another form is of cardboard and is such that it is flat when disassembled to be packageable with a particular game.

Abstract: Filling units for supplying small tanks or the like with gasoline, kerosene, or other flowable materials which attach to an inlet to such a tank. When the filling unit is in a fill position, a displacer section occupies a substantial volume within the tank. It allows the person filling the tank to supply the liquid until the tank will accept no more and the liquid reaches a predetermined level in a funnel portion of the filler. Thereafter, manipulation of the displacer section vertically within the tank, as for example by sliding a section of the overall unit upward, accommodates all the liquid remaining in the funnel up to such predetermined level within the tank by occupying the volume previously occupied by the displacer section and thereby completing the filling of the tank to a full condition without any spillage.

Abstract: A container for dispensing and draining liquid held therein is disclosed wherein the container is nestable with like containers prior to filling and after the liquid therein has been dispensed. The container comprises a body including a longitudinal axis, a side wall, a large bottom end, and a small top dispensing end. The side wall tapers from the bottom end to the top end of the container to define a tapered liquid defining space having inner and outer side wall surfaces and bottom and top openings at the top and bottom ends. The top end of the container is adapted to receive a readily removable top cap and the bottom end is adapted to receive a readily removable tear-type bottom closure. During initial manufacture, the bottom end is left open so that the containers may be nested for shipment to the filling point.

Abstract: A funnel comprises a flat sheet of resilient flexible material and has interengaging formations on opposite sides of the sheet whereby the sheet may be rolled to funnel configuration and the interengaging portions detachably interengaged with each other to hold the sheet in funnel configuration. The interengaging portions are stamped from the material of the sheet, and can comprise a slot on one side of the sheet and a tongue on the other side of the sheet, the tongue being detachably receivable in said slot, or they can comprise slits cut in marginal portions of the sheet and extending in opposite directions from each other, the slits being engageable one within the other thereby releasably to retain the sheet in funnel configuration. The interengaging portions have substantially point contact with each other, whereby the sheet may be formed by manual pressure selectively into a funnel of variable conicity.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for use in cooperation with a liquid-receiving pipe for catching and temporarily storing spilled or overflowed liquid as the liquid is being transferred into the pipe. An elastic band grips the pipe in liquid-tight relationship, and the band supports the apparatus on the pipe. A flexible sleeve is connected in liquid-tight relationship with the elastic band for fitting over and around the pipe to form an inner liquid-retaining wall. A funnel is connected in liquid-tight relationship with the sleeve for positioning over and around the pipe and over and around the sleeve to form an outer liquid-retaining wall. The funnel cooperates with the sleeve to create a container for catching and temporarily storing the spilled or overflowed liquid.

Abstract: A funnel-like tapered containment vessel of flexible sheet material has its smaller end portion normally closed by a valve and its other end portion open to define a mouth. Such vessel has a large flat lip that can be positioned under the source of a leak of hazardous liquid such that the liquid falls on the lip and is conveyed into the vessel. The open end portion of the vessel has an inflatable cuff including a top arcuate part which, when inflated, holds the upper portion of the mouth of the vessel open. The cuff includes a separate bottom part extending around the margin of the lip and inflatable to form a raised rim to prevent runoff. The normally closed valved end portion of the vessel can be connected to a collapsible collection container such as by a hose having quick-connecting end fittings.

Abstract: A funnel device to facilitate urination by women in an upright position includes a semi-rigid funnel rim contoured to surround the female genital region. A flexible funnel body depends from the rim and is sealed to the rim around the circumference. The funnel body has a continuous wall sloped inwardly and towards the front of the funnel body. The funnel body terminates in an orifice situated toward the front of the funnel body. A bendable, elongated disposal tube is sealably attached to the funnel orifice and is inclined downward and outward at an angle with regard to the funnel body. The tube is circumferentially corrugated to enable bending for storage and for directing urine flow.

Abstract: A collapsible and disposable container for engine oil which can package fresh engine oil for dispensing into internal combustion engines, or alternatively can be employed for catching, holding and storing engine oil drained from an internal combustion engine when it is desired to change the oil.

Abstract: An apparatus which includes a rectangular sheet of flexible plastic, the first face of the sheet which includes a plurality of parallel spaced apart channels, and the second face of the sheet including a pair of raised members, one raised member positioned substantially along a first edge of the sheet, and the second raised member positioned substantially perpendicular thereto along the bottom edge of the sheet, so that when the sheet is configured into a funnel shape, one of the raised locking members is mated into the channel members, to form a sealed juncture thereon, and for defining a sealed cone having an enlarged upper end and a reduced lower spout end, defining an overall funnel member.

Abstract: An extendable cap for sealing a fluid inlet port having a holding plug which when removed, allows a telescoping funnel to be extended from a base section attached to the fluid inlet port. The extended telescoping funnel defines a fluid conduit through which a fluid may be guided into the fluid inlet port.

Abstract: A liquid pouring spout particularly for automotive fluids such as oil and antifreeze has provision for attachment to multiple container thread sizes, has a in-line valve for shutting off the flow of liquid adjacent to the inlet end of the device, and includes a removable cap for closing the downstream end of the pour spout, captively connected to the pour spout. The pour spout has a flexible portion for permitting bending as desired while pouring the liquids. With the valve and closure cap, the pour spout apparatus eliminates problems of dripping during or after use of the spout. The apparatus can include a funnel with a thread for connection to the pouring spout, for use with containers not having a compatible thread or in other situations where a funnel is desired.

Abstract: A fluid mixing accessory comprising a mixing receptacle integrally formed with a funnel. The accessory is formed of a flexible material which is lightweight and disposable. The measuring receptacle is a graduated cone for measuring the components of a mixture, such as the color, the hardener and the reducer of a paint composition. The funnel has an opening which, depending on the nature of the fluid being mixed, may include a gauze or mesh to act as a strainer. The funnel and the measuring receptacle are joined by a connecting portion. Thus, once the fluid has been mixed in the mixing receptacle, the accessory is inverted so that the mixture runs from the receptacle, across the connecting portion and into the funnel which is positioned over a container. After the funnel has emptied, the entire device then can be collapsed and discarded. The funnel is collapsible for convenient shipping and storage.

Abstract: A vehicle 10 is provided with a remote oil fill apparatus 12. The remote oil fill apparatus 12 includes a volume chamber 18 coupled to one side of the raised frame 11 of the vehicle 10. A motor 14 having an oil fill opening 16 formed therein is mounted in an intermediate front portion of the vehicle frame 11. A conduit 34 and hose 36 direct the flow of oil from the volume chamber 18 to the oil fill opening 16. A adapter coupler 48 is provided to couple the conduit 34 and hose 36 to the motor 14 in the oil fill opening 16.

Abstract: A container comprising a base member of generally circular form where two side panels are defined on fold lines which are first and second chords of the base panel and are folded over and affixed to each other to define a pocket with a base panel, another panel is defined on the base panel by fold line which is a chord substantially co-terminal with the first and second chords.

Abstract: A sheet of flexible material may be hand formed into a selected, conic, funnel shape; maintained in that shape while utilized as a funnel; then disposed of. A kit containing a quantity of such sheets provides ease of transport and ready access to a multiplicity of disposable funnels of various selected sizes.

Abstract: A funnel apparatus includes a fluid receiver section joined to an elongated flexible extension. Carried by the lower portion of the extension is a hollow cap fastener member having a cylindrical portion joined to a lower tapered portion. External threads on the entire periphery of the cap fastener member firmly engage the straight wall forming a cavity within an adapter cap having a flat bottom provided with a central opening. Threading of the fastener member into the adapter cap cavity maintains the abutment of its bottom with the fastener member bottom to insure a positive connection of the components as fluid is poured therethrough into a filler opening such as an automotive oil or water opening.

Abstract: An elongated flexible oil spout has one end portion provided with internal threads for engagement with external threads of a plastic oil bottle. An intermediate portion of the oil spout is formed from accordion fold snap-lock segments which connect to a conical tip portion. A snap-on cap is provided at each end of the oil spout for preventing leakage. A butterfly valve adjacent the threaded end portion of the oil spout allows the flow to be regulated. An adaptor is provided with opposite end portions having different diameter external threads for engagement with internal threads of an oil drain aperture on an engine block and with the internal threads of the oil spout. A butterfly valve is disposed intermediate these threaded ends for controlling flow from the engine block. The adapter is utilized in conjunction with the flexible oil spout to allow oil to be drained without spillage from the engine block.

Abstract: A disposable funnel defined by a generally frusto-conical tubular sheet material body having longitudinally opposite ends defining openings of two different sizes, at least one bond line between the opposite ends defining a longitudinal bonded seam of the body, and a torn edge along the longitudinal bonded seams along which the funnel is torn from other generally identical funnels of a funnel sheet in planar, folded or rolled-up form.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to funnels; more specifically it relates to funnels intended for use with fluids used in engine compartments, such as in transportation vehicles. Examples of such fluids are crankcase oil, transmission fluid, anti-freeze or other coolant fluids, brake fluid, and power steering fluid. The invention is a liquid transfer system including a funnel with a dust cover that may be stored on a funnel support while the funnel is in use and that may include a piercing tool on its inner surface capable of puncturing the lids of containers used with the funnel. Also claimed is such a liquid transfer system including a support that holds the funnel in a vertical position during storage, a drip catcher, and an axially extendible and compressible spout.

Abstract: An elastic hose for conducting a liquid from a source such as a water fixture or a storage container to a delivery site is disclosed. The hose includes an upper funnel-shaped portion and at least one contiguous lower cylindrically-shaped portion. The upper portion may be stretched over a water fixture, a liquid container, or the like to form a gripping leak-proof seal. The hose has a stretchability of about 400%-1,000%. The lower portion is led to a delivery site. The hose is able to conduct liquid from a source to the delivery site without spills or mess. Moreover, in the case of a leaky faucet, the hose eliminates splashing and substantially decreases the noise generated by the leaking water.

Abstract: A disposable urinating funnel for females comprises a thin, paper-like sheet which is folded in half to form two overlapping sections whose free edges are connected together and are tapered toward the fold line to form a funnel-like shape. The upper edges of the funnel-shape are curved to cover a female vaginal area, and the opposite, bottom edges form a spout-like portion. Score lines are formed midway between the fold line and connected side edges in each of the sections and extend upwardly from the bottom of the spout-forming portion toward the upper end of the funnel-like shape. Manually squeezing the fold line and connected side edges toward each other causes the otherwise flat funnel-like shape to open, by bowing the sections apart along the score lines. In addition, the tapered, connected-together edges are cut along a shallow curve which permits the funnel to be used with the fold line forwardly or rearwardly for selectively directing the flow of liquid through it.

Abstract: The funnel (1) can be stored away compactly without cleaning and without danger of soiling and has a wall (12) which at least partially encases the collecting space and which on its lower side makes a close fitting connection onto a spout envelope (20).

Abstract: A self-contained dust collector which includes a quick release adaptor duct mounted between a filter unit and a storage receptacle for conveying dust to the receptacle with the quick release adaptor duct comprising a planar member having a central opening and a plurality of pleats which permit the outer periphery of the planar member to either be (1) lengthened as the planar member is moved from a closed duct forming position in which the duct provides a sealed transition duct for conveying dust into the receptacle to an open nonduct forming position spaced away from the receptacle or (2) shortened as the planar member is moved from the open nonduct forming position into the closed duct forming position in which the outer periphery of the planar member is placed under tension to maintain the periphery in sealed relation to the receptacle.

Abstract: A rectangular plastic sheet member is provided with adhesive fastenings at its four corners so that it can be secured to a ceiling underlying a leak. A light flexible plastic tube passes from the center of the sheet to an out of the way location for continuously draining collected water from the sheet. The sheet member is light and easily shored. When in use, it will not obstruct the floor. It provides a "poor man's" solution for temporarily stopping leaks from damaging a room area.

Abstract: A self-service beverage dispenser which includes a cabinet, a plurality of dispensing heads mounted in upper portion of the cabinet and a support for bottles to receive the beverages that are dispensed from the dispensing heads. The support for the bottles includes a trough carried by the cabinet beneath the dispensing heads to receive and to carry away beverages spilled into the trough and a perforated positioning platform for a succession of bottles forming a screen cover for the spill trough. A support for a succession of bottles to receive beverage from a dispensing head. Optionally a positioning bracket secured to the cabinet is provided beneath each nozzle for holding a bottle with the filling opening in the neck thereof out of direct alignment of the gravity induced stream of beverage flowing from a dispensing head.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combination collapsible funnel and canister therefor, comprising a sectional collapsible funnel, a canister adapted to receive the funnel, and means in the canister adapted to receive an adapter section of the funnel for storage.

Abstract: A urinary device which is principally but not exclusively intended for female and which enables urination from a standing or sitting position. The urinal device which provides for both conduction and collection modes comprises an upper bowl member and a removable lower conducting and/or collector member which is suspended from the lower portion of the bowl member. The lower conducting and collector member is formed of a waterproof material which is sufficiently relatively flexible whereby it can be folded or compressed upon itself and stored within the bowl member until use when it is extended to operating position. The distal end of the lower conducting/collector member is provided with a tapered discharge opening and with means for sealing the discharge opening to contain the discharged urine when used in the collecting mode. The upper opening of the bowl member is contoured to envelope the perineum when in position for use.

Abstract: A container to receive draining fluids characterized by a flexible base and sidewall, and a relatively stiff annulus portion surrounding the base and attached to the sidewall to provide a receptacle. The annulus portion, with the sides and mouth of the container draped over and outside it, forms a free-standing perimeter of sufficient depth, diameter and stability to receive fluids being freely drained into it as from an automobile or tractor radiator, crankcase or transmission. When the draining is completed, the mouth of the container may be sealed to prevent leakage. A resealable, flexible tube is incorporated near the base of the container to serve as a drain spout.

Abstract: A funnel unit for use with automotive type vehicles. A motor vehicle requires periodic checking and maintenance of crankcase oil levels and transmission fluid levels. The crankcase oil inlet is normally near to top of the engine and is conveniently accessible. The transmission fluid inlet, however, is normally near the lower part of the engine block and this not readily accessible. The funnel unit herein has two detachable main parts which are a cone member and an elongated tube member. When these two parts are attached the elongated tube facilitates access to the transmission inlet. The elongated tube may in some cases impede use of the assembled funnel unit for adding oil to the crankcase inlet, however, and in such case the two parts are separated from each other and cone member alone is used for adding oil to the crankcase.

Abstract: A self packaging urine conduit for women comprises a flexible, reversibly deformable and fluid-tight tubular medial element, a relatively rigid tubular end piece connected to one end of the medial element to form a continuous fluid-tight channel therewith, a rim connected to the other end of the medial element, and a handle element connected to the rim. The rim has an undeformed dimension that is greater than the inner dimension of the end piece, but is resiliently deformable to fit within the end piece. The medial element is capable of being reversibly inverted for storage of the rim, the handle and the medial portion within the end piece. The conduit is maintained in packed condition by the pressure of the deformed rim against the inner surface of the end piece.

Abstract: A collecting device for receiving and containing leaking water and falling debris of ceiling leaks. The device comprises a large collapsible funnel member, preferably of rectangular cross-section, a collapsible base for resting upon a floor surface beneath the leak, and an extensible post mounting the funnel member on the base. When a ceiling leak develops, the base is set on the floor surface therebelow, and the post is extended to position the funnel member close to the ceiling in the vicinity of the leak. A flexible drainage pipe is connected to the device below the funnel to carry collected water to a remote receptacle, sink on the like. A mesh screen is mounted at the bottom of the funnel member to collect falling debris while permitting the passage of water to the drainage pipe.

Abstract: A funnel type container is mounted above a bar with its axis vertical. A stop member is mounted on a cross member in the container at the open top thereof and extends coaxially toward the bottom in spaced relation therewtih. A plurality of tubular members are telescopically slidably coupled to each other. One of the tubular members is slidable coupled to the open bottom of the container and extends therethrough whereby in extended position the tubular members extend a maximum distance from the container and direct ice cubes stored in the container to glasses on the bar. In a withdrawn position, the one of the tubular members extends into the container and abuts the stop member thereby blocking the bottom of the container and preventing ice cubes from leaving the container.

Abstract: A collapsible funnel having a body portion and a movable dam forming an integral part of the body portion located adjacent a fluid inlet for the funnel. The dam in operating condition is in the form of a movable wedge-like configuration.

Abstract: This disclosure pertains to a disposable funnel apparatus comprising a pair of sheets being fabricated from a flexible water impervious material. The sheets are disposed in overlying relationship and are joined together along portions of the marginal edges thereof. Intermediate said portions, a pair of open mouths communicate to a common internal passageway therein-between. One of the mouths has a large opening and is utilized to collect fluids therein. The other mouth, having a smaller opening, is utilized to dispense the collected fluid. The marginal edges comprising the larger mouth are convoluted so as to enable the entire assembly to be transformed from a two dimensional flattened condition into a functional three dimensional shape, when forced inwardly into the larger mouth.

Abstract: A telescoping hollow tube provides means for channeling warm human breath onto a frozen lock. The warm breath thaws the lock. When not in use, the tube telescopes to a small size for easy portability.

Abstract: An open-top elongated, foldable V-shaped urination trough for use following prostatic surgery to channel urine away from a patient's body and to prevent its discharge onto clothing and skin, has base and tab portions formed from a single sheet of flexible material. The sheet is folded so that the base portions form sidewalls of an elongated trough. The tab portions are bent into engagement with each other to form a finger hold and to define an opening near one end of the trough.