Patent ID: 7270159

Claim:
A funnel apparatus for aiding in filling containers with a liquid material, said funnel apparatus comprising: (a) a main body member having a first predetermined shape and constructed of a first preselected material; (b) a throat member having a second predetermined shape and constructed of a second preselected material, said throat member connected to a bottom portion of said main body member for insertion into such container to be filled, said throat member being offset relative to said main body member, said throat member being closely adjacent an outer periphery of said main body member; (c) a pair of adjustable stabilizing legs engageable with said main body member for preventing said apparatus from tipping over during filling, said adjustable stabilizing legs disposed in spaced apart relationship; (d) an indicating means engageable with at least one of said main body member and said throat member for indicating what level such liquid being added to such container is at; and wherein said body member further includes at least one plumb line arrow disposed on an upper portion of said main body member for assuring that said funnel apparatus is mounted correctly in such container.