Week 5 Deliverables

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Week 5 Deliverables
Patent/Product Search

• Aaron Lunt
• Adam Kan
• Justin Chastang
• Richard Burge
• Michelle Siverd
• Tyler Warnock

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No Spill Oil Filter
Basic Information Patent US 6,616,838 B1
Date September 9, 2003
This oil filter has a sealable cavity which
prevents the oil from leaking out during
disassembly. The seal (28 in the above picture)
is opened during engine operation and is closed
off when the filter is disengaged from the engine
block.
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Engine Oil Filter Socket Wrench With Built-in
Spillage Cup
Basic Information Patent US 6,227,078 B1
Date May 8, 2001
This invention consists of a normal end-on
socket wrench tool with an additional flared side
that catches the oil runoff. This tool is best
suited for filters in a vertical orientation.
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Oil Filter Draining Device
Basic Information Patent US 5,598,951 B1
Date Feb 4, 1997
This invention is designed to puncture a hole in
the side of the oil filter, and catch the oil in
the rubber cup as it drains out. The oil drains
through the hollow tube and can be collected in
a suitable container for proper disposal.
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Filter Wrench
Basic Information Patent US 4,177,529 Date
Aug 8,1978
This invention is designed for draining and
removing a screw-on filter having an outer
canister and an inner filter element using a
centrally positioned punch.
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Oil Filter Removal and Installation Device
Basic Information Patent US 6,401,574 Date
Aug 10, 2000

• The device is substantially cup shaped having an
  open end and a closed end thereby forming a
  reservoir in which a punch drains the filter.

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Oil Filter Puncturing, Draining, and Socket
Extension Device
Basic Information Patent US 5,299,714 Date
Apr 5, 1994

• The sharp end of this tool, fitted with an
  ordinary oil filter socket is centered against
  the bottom of an installed vehicular oil filter
  and the other end fits a standard ratchet.

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Engine oil filter adapter assembly for
facilitating the removal of an oil filter without
spilling oil
Basic Information Patent US 5,623,755 Date
Apr 29, 1997
The assembly includes a drain cup adapter for
permanent affixing to the oil filter stud which
extends from an engine block. The drain cup
adapter has an inner face with openings for
passage of oil and a central threaded opening
permitting it to be permanently screwed onto the
oil filter stud. An external ring is used for
attaching a bag holding member.