Class 141/337 - Flexible, collapsible or folding

Subclass of Class 141 - Fluent material handling, with receiver or receiver coacting means
Definition: Filling apparatus in which the funnel is constructed, arranged
No. of patents: 99
Last issue date: 07/26/2011

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7984733	Devices and methods relating to the cleanup of leaves, to pouring or filling non-liquids, and/or to reconfigurable funneling apparatus Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of devices and methods, which may aid in leaf and debris (or other particles) cleanup or transport sometimes used in conjunction with tarps and/or filling of garbage cans and garbage/leaf bags, etc. In an exemplary embodiment, a f...	07/26/2011
7383863	Method for making a collapsible funnel A collapsible funnel and a method for making a collapsible funnel is disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the collapsible funnel may be provided with a screen for filtering fluids placed into the funnel. In accordance with another aspect of...	06/10/2008
7322386	Collapsible funnel A funnel for pouring liquid into a receptacle is collapsible and is stored in the receptacle when not in use. The funnel is automatically unfolded upon opening a receptacle lid. The funnel has no risk of unfolding in the receptacle. A tube fixed to a base plate incl...	01/29/2008
7284581	Funnel A funnel having a receiving chamber, a neck portion, a valve and a coupler connected to the neck portion, the coupler having a housing having an axial bore formed therethrough and a cam body received therein, the cam body having an axial bore formed there through, w...	10/23/2007
7264027	Oil filler cap with integrated funnel apparatus An oil filler cap with an integrated oil directing funnel. The cap is configurable to fit many automobile makes and models, and is configured to accept the threaded top end of standard quart containers. The integrated funnel is extendible to a fully open position wh...	09/04/2007
7246639	Suspended containment system The present invention provides methods and apparatus for containing aircraft fuel. According to some embodiments the apparatus includes a structural connector comprising an open shape, a first surface and a second surface, a seal defining a suction area disposed in ...	07/24/2007
7240701	Method for making a collapsible funnel A collapsible funnel and a method for making a collapsible funnel is disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the collapsible funnel may be provided with a screen for filtering fluids placed into the funnel. In accordance with another aspect of...	07/10/2007
7237583	Multipurpose collapsible funnel A collapsible funnel may be removably secured to a container, label or provided independently. In another aspect of the invention, a business method is disclosed in which a funnel blank or collapsed funnel is used as a substrate for printed indicia and incorporated ...	07/03/2007
7237582	Multipurpose funnel system A multipurpose funnel system for filling a container which prevents overflow during filling is self venting and is capable of filling hard to reach container locations. The system has a funnel removably coupled to a bottle cartridge which holds bottles therein. A pa...	07/03/2007
7219705	Leaf bag system for use with receptacles A system provides a shaped access path to a bag within a receptacle or can. The system comprises a funnel-providing system of a neck portion and a funnel portion. The funnel-providing portion comprises a flexible material that forms a leading edge of the funnel port...	05/22/2007
7114536	Funnel having a hose with positionable rigidity A funnel having a hose with positionable rigidity, wherein the structural configuration of the hose may be selectively positionably manipulated for facilitating the introduction, guidance and maneuverability of same through, between and/or around the parameters, bou...	10/03/2006
7115086	Queue-based bag forming system and method A method of forming a series of bags for bulky articles from rolled thermoplastic film and padding element includes arranging a linear, longitudinally traveling queue of layers of film and padding element according to a set of desired bag dimensions and characterist...	10/03/2006
7013934	Adapter for use with a funnel An adapter is shown for use with a funnel having an upper tapered section and a lower tapered section and a container having a top surface with an opening therein. The adapter has a housing having a top, a bottom, a longitudinal axis, a tapered opening is disposed t...	03/21/2006
7014074	Caps for self-deploying funnel and pour spout A container has a first and a second opening formed in a lid that releasably closes the container. A first base surrounds the first opening and a second base surrounds the second opening. The narrow end of a retractable, self-deploying funnel engages the first openi...	03/21/2006
7007426	Floral product container and method of making the same A floral product container and method of making the same is disclosed. The floral product container has a back and two sides that define an open top. A front portion of the floral product container is partially, selectively closeable with flaps connected to the two ...	03/07/2006
6938860	Adjustable collapsible refuse funnel An adjustable collapsible refuse funnel has a generally planar body formed of a relatively rigid but flexible and shape-retentive material, the body having a front edge, a rear edge, and opposing side edges, the body being deformable into a funnel configuration by b...	09/06/2005
6935389	Self-deploying funnel A funnel assembly includes a collapsible funnel mounted to a base. The funnel is formed by consecutive windings of spring steel wire. Each winding has a reduced diameter so that the windings collectively form a funnel having a conical shape and an inherent bias. The...	08/30/2005
6866070	Bag insert and support The bag insert of the present invention is an apparatus for aiding in the management of a waste collection bag during waste collection. In one embodiment, the bag insert is placed inside the waste collection bag and then expanded. Once expanded, the bag insert maint...	03/15/2005
6845784	Fire sprinkler water catching apparatus A fire sprinkler water catching apparatus includes a funnel member which has a funnel top portion, a funnel bottom portion, a funnel drain portion connected to the funnel bottom portion, and a pole-reception fitting. A drain hose is connected to the funnel drain por...	01/25/2005
6830085	Fuel tank inlet extension An apparatus for a fuel tank filling and level monitoring device. The apparatus 10 provides an inexpensive and simple means of monitoring the fuel level in a tank 14 while it is being filled. A translucent cylinder 22 threaded on both ends 34...	12/14/2004
6776201	Elastic funnel An elastic tube having at least one end formed as a rolled elastic ring. The opposite end of the tube may be fashioned with a rolled elastic ring or may hang free depending on the perceived usage. The tube is fabricated from a thin latex material having a stretchabi...	08/17/2004
6739363	Funnel set A funnel set includes a large funnel and a small funnel nestable therein and a strainer which can be seated in either funnel. The large funnel has lugs to retain the strainer and the strainer has an upstanding central handle stem. When the strainer is seated in the ...	05/25/2004
6688347	Self-supporting, adjustable funnel Self-supporting and/or adjustable funnel device includes a funnel to which is attached or has integrally with the funnel a support for holding the device in place. As an alternative or in addition, the device may be adjustable, for instance, by having a c...	02/10/2004
6666240	Toner feeding container and powder feeding container A powder feeding container is made from paper, resin film, or a synthetic film made with paper and resin film, the container containing powder within, and having a peak at one end, which is formed from an incline that starts from a middle of one edge of t...	12/23/2003
6622750	Universal ceiling leak diverter system A liquid diverter system comprising a plastic panel with the collector panel portion angled downward from all corners and sides to a circular recessed drain mounting land to divert liquids to a suitable storage container or disposal area. A perpendicular ...	09/23/2003
6568440	Attachable oil funnel A telescoping funnel which allows a user to pour oil into an engine. The funnel features spring ball latches allowing the funnel to lock into place when it is expanded or compressed. When the funnel is not in use, the funnel compresses into a small size t...	05/27/2003
6493884	Method and device for collecting urine A method and apparatus are disclosed for collecting urine samples. The method and apparatus comprise a reservoir and funnel. The bottom portion of the funnel is attached to the top portion of the reservoir. The funnel has ridges lying along the long axis ...	12/17/2002
6460581	Wall hopper A concrete wall hopper comprising: a front board having hook tabs, a rear board having hook tabs, two sideboards having slots capable of receiving the hook tabs to allow firm connection between the front board, rear board and two sideboards when the slots...	10/08/2002
6450219	Versatile pouring system including a funnel and spouts A versatile pouring system (10) reducible to constituent components having independent and combinatorial functionality. The pouring system (10) comprises a funnel (12), including a removable filter (26); a first spout (14); a second spout (16); and a cap ...	09/17/2002
6397907	Telescoping funnel apparatus A telescoping funnel apparatus for directing fluid from a container. The telescoping funnel apparatus includes a funnel that includes an open top extending into a channel. The channel extends through an open bottom of the funnel allowing fluid to be direc...	06/04/2002
6364204	Coin catcher and container A receptacle for catching and containing coins being disgorged by a slot machine or similar gaming apparatus is disclosed. The receptacle eliminates the necessity of transferring coins from a disbursement pan into a container. The receptacle includes a bu...	04/02/2002
6340038	Versatile pouring system including a funnel and spouts A versatile pouring system (10) reducible to constituent components having independent and combinatorial functionality. The pouring system (10) comprises a funnel (12), including a removable filter (26); a first spout (14); a second spout (16); and a cap ...	01/22/2002
6283144	Ceiling water leak damage collector unit A collector unit to be attached to a ceiling to collect leaking water and falling debris is formed by a sheet of water impervious material, preferably foldable and flexible, and having a generally concave shape with an outlet drain at a lower part. A net ...	09/04/2001
6276411	Funnel A funnel for convenient storage and usage of a funnel. The funnel includes a panel. The panel has a front side, a back side, and a peripheral edge extending between the front and back sides. The panel has a hole therethrough. The hole is positioned in a m...	08/21/2001
6223793	Automotive vehicle remote fill reservoir An automotive vehicle remote fill fluid reservoir is provided. In a preferred embodiment the fluid reservoir includes a main body to contain the fluid. A neck is fluidly connected with the main body and is inclined toward a region of the engine compartmen...	05/01/2001
6202225	Female urinary device A female urinary device for allowing a female to urinate without splattering and without having to sit upon a toilet. The female urinary device includes a first sheet of material including a main portion having a top edge, a bottom edge, and side edges an...	03/20/2001
6154891	Urine tube The urine tube has a neck which in use holds itself open and in stowage is flat, has an attachment fixture at the neck, has a sheath which is attached around the neck and which has an output end distal the neck, and has a weighted ring which holds the out...	12/05/2000
6152198	Retractable funnel A Retractable Funnel is shown. Also shown is a funnel that includes a base that is insertible within an existing reservoir and a plurality of fins extending outwardly from the base. The fins are configured so that they will collapse to form a tube such th...	11/28/2000
6135518	Bag support A bag support for a paper or plastic trash bag such as are commonly used to gather lawn and garden waste for disposal. The bag support has a funnel connected to a nozzle with a nozzle outlet. The funnel and the nozzle are rectangular in cross-section with...	10/24/2000
6105640	Sandbag filling apparatuses and methods of forming sandbag filling apparatuses Sandbag filling apparatuses and methods of forming sandbag filling apparatuses are described. In one embodiment, a light-weight sandbag filling apparatus includes a base which is placable on the ground proximate a pile of sand. A support member is connect...	08/22/2000

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