Patent ID: 6142193
Filing Date: 2000-11-07
Classification: B65B,B67C

Abstract:
A multipurpose funnel having a total length, a top opening, a bottom opening, an exterior and an interior, for filling a wide opening container, comprising:a first section incorporating the top opening and having a length, a top diameter, and a bottom;a second section having a top, a top diameter and a bottom, the top of said second section attached to the bottom of said first section, the top diameter of said second section is smaller than the top diameter of said first section;a third section having an outer diameter, a top and a bottom, the top of said third section attached to the bottom of said second section, the outer diameter of said third section is smaller than the top diameter of said second section;a fourth section having an outer diameter, a top and incorporating the bottom opening, the top of said fourth section attached to the bottom of said third section, the outer diameter of said fourth section is smaller than the outer diameter of said third section; anda means for venting the container during filling by creating one or more vents on the on the exterior of the funnel;wherein said first section, said second section, said third section, and said fourth section are separate and distinct sections of the funnel, and the diameter of the bottom opening of the funnel is approximately 15-35% of the diameter of the top opening of the funnel.