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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 11, 2007
Filed:
Jul. 26, 2004
Stanley G. Korte, St. Louis, MO (US);
William B. Hudson, Jr., Arnold, MO (US);
Jeffrey A. Schutte, University City, MO (US);
Norman F. Morfeld, High Ridge, MO (US);
Douglas W. Newman, St. Charles, MO (US);
Mark A. Gilbertson, Prairie du Sac, WI (US);
Scott G. Manke, Sun Prairie, WI (US);
Michael J. Walsh, Chesterfield, MO (US);
Stanley G. Korte, St. Louis, MO (US);
William B. Hudson, Jr., Arnold, MO (US);
Jeffrey A. Schutte, University City, MO (US);
Norman F. Morfeld, High Ridge, MO (US);
Douglas W. Newman, St. Charles, MO (US);
Mark A. Gilbertson, Prairie du Sac, WI (US);
Scott G. Manke, Sun Prairie, WI (US);
Michael J. Walsh, Chesterfield, MO (US);
Masterchem Industries LLC, Imperial, MO (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for transporting fluid. The apparatus includes a hollow body having a neck defining a first aperture extending into the body. A spout insert is configured to fit inside the neck. A handle is coupled to the container. A cover is configured to close the aperture. In another embodiment the handle and cover are integrally formed as a single piece. Another embodiment provides the handle, the cover and the spout are integrally formed as a single piece. In another embodiment, the cover includes an auxiliary lid to cover a second aperture extending into the body.