Dispensing – Nozzles – spouts and pouring devices
Reexamination Certificate
2002-04-11
2004-02-17
Jacyna, J. Casimer (Department: 3751)
Dispensing
Nozzles, spouts and pouring devices
C222S525000, C141S392000, C141SDIG001, C251S155000, C285S008000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06691902
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to devices that aid the filling of fluid containers. The improved device includes a structure to accommodate a variety of spout shapes for liquid dispensing sources and an outlet end to aid in channeling the fluid into a fluid container.
There are existing devices for aiding in the channeling of fluid from a fluid reservoir to a fluid container. These devices generally attach to a fluid reservoir spout and extend therefrom in the form of a flexible conduit that may have an outlet opening designed to fit into the mouth of a fluid container. A common example of a flexible, extending device is the common garden hose.
In the field of water reservoir and dispensing devices, such as, for bottled water that may be used in the home and office, the water reservoir device normally has a fixed spout. The shape and size of water spouts varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. Should a user wish to fill a small bottle fluid container, the mouth of the container may not be large enough to accept the opening of the spout. In such situations there may be spillage of water as the fluid container is filled. As can be seen, there is a need for an adapter device for attachment to reservoir spout apparatus to accommodate the filling of small bottle fluid containers.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed to devices for aiding in the filling of a small fluid bottle container from an external liquid source. An inlet fitting that is elastic and sized to be expansible allowing a friction fit on a variety of spouts of varying sizes may be fitted to a spout. An outlet end of the bottle filling device has a funnel for dispensing fluids within the diameter of a mouth of a small water bottle.
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Beech Dennis W.
Jacyna J. Casimer
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