RE-FILLABLE 2.5 GALLON CONTAINER TO USE, STORE, CARRY AND DISPENSE DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID

Abstract

A refillable filtered container to store and dispense Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and the like in a way which meets ISO 22241-3 standards.

Claims

1. A re-usable & re-fillable container used to store, carry and dispense Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) in a way that is ISO 22241-3 compliant. Comprising of: a. Fill hole with cover b. filtering system c. magnetic nozzle trigger d. venting system e. spout

Description

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] FIG. 1 is a complete picture of the container, with an exploded view of all possible components, design and locations for such. The main components are, a container, a spout and a rear door assembly.

[0016] Some embodiments of the invention are illustrated as an example and are not limited by the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which like references may indicate similar elements to be used.

[0017] (1) Illustration of the 100 Micron FILTER various embodiments described below

[0018] (2) Illustration of the pour SPOUT various embodiments described below

[0019] (3) Illustration of the CONTAINER various embodiments described below

[0020] (4) Illustration of SMALL SCREW HOLES various embodiments described below

[0021] (5) Illustration of The REAR FILL HOLE in container various embodiments described below

[0022] (6) Illustration of WASHERS various embodiments described below

[0023] (7) Illustration of the REAR DOOR ASSEMBLY various embodiments described below

[0024] (8) Illustration of the SCREWS various embodiments described below

[0025] (9) Illustration of FILL HOLE in rear door assembly various embodiments described below

[0026] (10) Illustration of SMALL SCREW HOLES in rear door assembly various embodiments described below

[0027] (11) Illustration of NUTS various embodiments described below

[0028] (12) Illustration of container HANDLE various embodiments described below

[0029] (13) Illustration of the MOUTH of the container various embodiments described below

[0030] (14) Illustration of the spout PROTECTIVE CAP various embodiments described below

[0031] (15) Illustration of VENT system various embodiments described below

[0032] (16) Illustration of MAGNET device various embodiments described below

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

[0033] This invention was born from a need to transport Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), but this invention could be used for other harmless liquids that are not regulated and uses a nozzle for dispensing. This container and all its components is assumed to use only approved material per the ISO 22241-3 standard of acceptable material to store and handle Diesel Exhaust fluid (DEF).

[0034] The container 3 made of some type of plastic or metal design is used to carry Diesel Exhaust fluid (DEF) safely while preventing contamination. It shall be natural in color or if metal have a visible strip to see the level of the contents inside and hold approximately 2.5 Gal. of liquid (10L) more or less. The container 3 should have a handle 12 or some other means of picking up the container 3 to move it safely with liquid and other attachments adhered. This container 3 will be refilled using a hole 9 in the rear, side or top in a size which limits the possibility of foreign objects being introduced, by being just big enough for a standard size Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) dispensing nozzle. This hole 9 in the rear, side or top should be covered by a protective door, lid, flap or mechanism 7 that is spill proof and air tight once closed. This protective door, lid, flap or mechanism 7 will cover the hole 9 in rear, side or top once use is finished. Inside of this protective door, lid, flap or mechanism 7 will be a magnet activated device 16 of some type located inside the container 3 and/or built inside of the protective door, lid, flap or mechanism 7, to allow refilling the container 3 at a truck stop, gas station or any time refilling is done using a magnetically activated nozzle.

[0035] This door, lid, flap or mechanism 7 item which will cover and protect the fill hole 5 in rear, side or top of the container 3 should be attached to the container 3 in the rear, side or top the with screws and/or fasteners 8 of some type, washers 6 and/or nuts 11. Matching screw holes 4 & 10 in the container 3 will align if needed for connection of the door, lid, flap or mechanism 7 to the container 3. The fill hole door, lid, flap or mechanism 7 may also be a part of the containers 3 mold, shape and/or form to serve the purpose described above.

[0036] The mouth 13 of the container 3 should be an industry standard size that will accept a spout 2 or cap. The spout 2 must be long enough to access vehicles fill holes in large and small capacity use vehicles. The spout 2 should have a filter 1 to remove any foreign material from the container 3 while pouring. This filter 1 may or may not be in the tip, center or base of the spout 2. The tip of the spout 2 should be protected with a lid, cap 14 or an automatic mechanism which closes and/or can be closed and make the container 3 airtight after each use. This pouring spout lid 14 may or may not be in inside, outside, the tip, center or base of the spout 2. The rear, side or back of the container 3 will have venting system 15 of some sort that may be part of the container 3 mold and/or an added item made of plastic, rubber or metal design. This vent 15 may have the ability to only let air in when needed pouring, and shut off after pouring is complete and/or to allow the container 3 to breath by letting air out when needed.

[0037] How It Will Be Used

[0038] This invention will assist people to safely, cleanly, quickly and environmentally friendly transport Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) from a bulk container to their vehicles. With a cap/lid, the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) will not spill out or be exposed to air while being moved or stored. The size of the container is great for holding with two hands easily. With a small fill hole, the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) has less chance of spilling and letting in contaminants that may easily fall into a bigger opening when filling. If something should be introduced into the container, it will be caught by the filter on the container. Once filled the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) can be carried to a vehicle and the vehicles tank can be refilled.