MULTIPURPOSE VENTED FUNNEL

Abstract

A multipurpose vented funnel is a device for funneling liquid, wherein the device includes a conical hollow body, having a wide top opening, directed into a smaller outlet spout. The inner wall of the conical hollow body includes a linear pattern of grooves, extending horizontally from the top of the inner wall to the bottom. The outer wall of the conical hollow body has a handle, which is part of a rectangular passageway for the venting of air or gas, from a reservoir and/or container. In addition, a plurality of stabilizer tabs, outwardly project from the outlet spout for the stable supporting of the funnel inside or reservoirs and/or containers.

Claims

1. A multipurpose vented funnel comprising of a conical hollow body, having a wide inlet and a narrow outlet spout. An inner and outer wall surface extending from the wide inlet to the narrow outlet spout. A handle extending from the top of the outer wall of the conical hollow body to the middle of the conical hollow body, creates a gap, between the top of the vent and/or the outer handle, and the opening of the outer wall and/or the hollow conical body. The narrow outlet spout at the bottom of the conical hollow body includes stabilizing strips, projecting on the exterior surface of the spout, to aid the multipurpose vented funnel in its stability, while sitting inside of the various container/reservoir openings. Also included in the multipurpose vented funnel, is a rectangular vent passageway, extending along the top of the conical hollow body to the bottom of the outlet spout, wherein it is a trench shaped vent, open along its entire length.

2. The multipurpose vented funnel of claim 1, where in the conical hollow body includes grooves, extending along the inner wall surface, in a linear pattern, in a spaced relation from each other, and arranged such, that the grooves prevent splatters and blockage during transfer of material during the use of the multipurpose vented funnel.

3. The multipurpose vented funnel, wherein an integrated self-venting system is provided for use in filling reservoirs and/or containers.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0015] FIG. 1 is a front schematic view of the multipurpose vented funnel in accordance with the present embodiment of the invention.

[0016] FIG. 2 is a top view of the funnel.

[0017] FIG. 3 is a side view of the funnel illustrating the rectangular vent passageway.

[0018] FIG. 4 is a view of the funnel handle.

[0019] FIG. 5 is an image of the bottom view of the funnel, demonstrating the vent in relation to the outlet spout.

DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN EMBODIMENT OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

[0020] In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment references made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of this application. The drawing show by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized, and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0021] The present invention shown in FIG. 1 illustrates the multipurpose vented funnel 10 which includes a top end opening 11 for receiving liquid, an overflow guard 23, and a bottom opening 12 for the dispense of said liquid. Also, a conical hollow body 13 elongating into an outlet spout 14, a handle 15 attached to the outer wall 16. On the outlet spout 14, includes a series of stabilizer tabs 22.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 2 a top view of the multipurpose vented funnel 10 having a conical hollow body 13 with a handle 15 attached on the outer wall 16 rectangular vent passageway 17 terminating at the bottom opening 12. Inside, the horizontal linear grooves 21 are extended along the inner wall 19.

[0023] FIG. 3, a view of the multipurpose vented funnel 10 showing the top opening 11, the bottom opening 12, and the vent passageway 17 traveling from the handle 15 down the overflow guard 23 and the conical hollow body 13 to the outlet spout 14 and ending where the air intake 20 is located. Included in the illustration, is stabilizer tabs 22 projecting along the outlet spout 14.

[0024] FIG. 4 the multipurpose vented funnel 10 illustrates the conical hollow body's 13 handle 15 which the rectangular vent passageway 17 sits inside of.

[0025] As best seen in FIG. 5 a view of the multipurpose vented funnel 10 bottom having a rectangular vent passageway 17 located within the handle 15 all the way to the bottom of the outlet spout 14, which also includes a series of stabilizer tabs 22. In this image you can clearly see the air intake 20, adjacent from the bottom opening 12 in which the multipurpose vented funnel 10 allows air to escape, while filling a reservoir and/or container.