Patent Publication Number: US-2015068965-A1

Title: Oil filter nut

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of Invention 
     The present invention relates to an alternative system to fasten and attach an oil filter. 
     2. Description of Related Art 
     A typical oil filter is a device that is designed to remove contaminants from engine oil or in some cases transmission oil, lubricating oil or hydraulic oil. Oil filters are primarily used in internal combustion engines for motor vehicles, further oil filters are used in boats, aircraft and other general vessels. The typical oil filter is contained in a canister and is usually screwed into a position to allow the flow of oil through the filter while the oil is being used in the vehicle. The filters normally require a special wrench or tool to remove and install the filter. The use of the special tool can be a nuisance for some consumers who prefer working on their vehicle and performing their own oil changes. Consequently, it would be advantageous to have a device or system that afforded a more efficient manner to remove and/or replace the oil filter. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to a system for securing an oil filter comprising: a nut; and an oil filter, where the nut secures the oil filter over a top surface of the oil filter. In one particular embodiment, the nut is 14 mm is length and may be turned clockwise to secure the filter. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  depicts an oil filter and a nut in accordance with the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The present invention relates to an oil filter nut and fastening system that secures an oil filter into place. The present invention includes use of a six-sided nut that is placed over the top surface of an oil filter to secure the oil filter into place. The nut in the preferred embodiment is 14 millimeters in length. The nut simply goes over the top of the filter and provides an attachment means to secure the filter into place. The oil filter is secured by using a nut and then eliminates the need for the individual to use a specialized oil filter wrench to remove the oil filter. 
     In reference to  FIG. 1 , Nut  36  is depicted for use with the present invention. The Nut  36  is assembled onto a Filter  30 . The Nut  36  is positioned at Position  34  shown on the top surface of the Filter  30  and secures the Filter  30  into place. The Nut  36  secures the filter  30  and enables an effortless movement of the filter into its operational position on a motor vehicle. The Nut  36  is positioned directly at the center of the Oil Filter  30  as shown in  FIG. 1  in Position  34 . Once in position, the Nut  36  may be turned clockwise to secure the Oil Filter  30  into place. The instant invention has been shown and described in what it considers to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made there from within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art.