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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 31, 1995
Filed:
Jun. 09, 1994
Applicant:
Inventor:
Boyd Wittman, Colorado Springs, CO (US);
Assignee:
Empak, Inc., Chanhassen, MN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B67C / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
141340 ; 141339 ; 141342 ; 141309 ; 141310 ; 141106 ; 141375 ; 141363 ;
Abstract
A spill inhibiting funnel system is described that has stepped fins and blades extending, respectively, from the outer and inner surfaces of a tapered funnel body. The fins allow the funnel to be variably positioned with respect to a receiving container's opening in a secure fashion to prevent spills. Likewise, the stepped blades allow a pouring container to be securely placed inside the funnel and remain there in an inverted upright or angled position.