Patent ID: 6168051
Filing Date: 2001-01-02
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
A portable receptacle for extracting and transmitting a hot fluid substance in a safe manner, said receptacle comprising: a.) a circular housing base having a central recess for removably receiving a foil bag, where the foil bag is collapsible and fabricated of a metal foil, and features a base and an upstanding annular wall terminating in a peripheral edge, with the peripheral edge including a continuous elastomeric rim; and b.) a pivotal cover member hingedly secured to said housing base for movement from an open position to a closed position, said cover member including an extendable spout and a handle, where the snout is extended or retracted for different opeating modes, said cover member further comprising: i.) a first circular member having a central aperture and a peripheral aperture, where said first circular member is positioned to lie in fluid sealing engagement with said continuous elastomeric rim in said closed position, and said peripheral aperture slidably receives said spout; ii.) a collapsible bellows member positioned to lie adjacent said first circular member and containing a through opening aligned with said central aperture; iii.) a circular bellows depressing plate overlying said bellows member; iv.) an encircling compression spring about said bellows member to facilitate expanding said bellows member after manual compression; and where said handle includes a hand activating member to exert an essentially normal pressure on said bellows depressing plate.