US20050189033A1 - Focus oil change system - Google Patents
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- US20050189033A1 US20050189033A1 US10/788,010 US78801004A US2005189033A1 US 20050189033 A1 US20050189033 A1 US 20050189033A1 US 78801004 A US78801004 A US 78801004A US 2005189033 A1 US2005189033 A1 US 2005189033A1
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- 239000012530 fluid Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 21
- 239000003921 oil Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 15
- 239000010705 motor oil Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 3
- 230000005484 gravity Effects 0.000 claims description 4
- 239000010913 used oil Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000002699 waste material Substances 0.000 abstract description 2
- UHOVQNZJYSORNB-UHFFFAOYSA-N Benzene Chemical compound C1=CC=CC=C1 UHOVQNZJYSORNB-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 abstract 3
- HCHKCACWOHOZIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N Zinc Chemical compound [Zn] HCHKCACWOHOZIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 abstract 1
- 229910052793 cadmium Inorganic materials 0.000 abstract 1
- BDOSMKKIYDKNTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N cadmium atom Chemical compound [Cd] BDOSMKKIYDKNTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000003651 drinking water Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- 235000020188 drinking water Nutrition 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000011133 lead Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000010865 sewage Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- 231100000167 toxic agent Toxicity 0.000 abstract 1
- 230000002588 toxic effect Effects 0.000 abstract 1
- 229910052725 zinc Inorganic materials 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000011701 zinc Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- 241000036312 Juniperus coahuilensis Species 0.000 description 1
- 230000002528 anti-freeze Effects 0.000 description 1
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16N—LUBRICATING
- F16N31/00—Means for collecting, retaining, or draining-off lubricant in or on machines or apparatus
Definitions
- the FOCUS Oil Change System is a Disposable Fluid Change System, that may be composed of several different transfer systems to drain or pump used oil or other used fluids directly into a flexible, disposable, plastic bag, where it is easily sealed and may be disposed in an environmentally friendly manner.
- the FOCUS disposable fluid change system may be composed of several different transfer systems to drain or pump used oil or other used engine fluids directly into a flexible, disposable, plastic bag, where it is easily sealed and may be disposed in an environmentally friendly manner.
- the unique feature of this system is the placing of the oil or fluid directly into a flexible, disposable, plastic bag.
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- Loading And Unloading Of Fuel Tanks Or Ships (AREA)
Abstract
Used motor oil and other used engine fluids can contain toxics such as benzene, lead, zinc, and cadmium. One quart of waste oil can ruin the taste of 250,000 gallons of drinking water and one pint can produce a slick covering one acre. Oil dumped on the land reduces productivity and 50 ppm can foul sewage treatment processes. Crankcase oil accounts for 40 percent of total oil pollution in our waterways. Today many automobile owners have their oil changed and disposed of by a professional, but there are thousands of Do-It-Yourselfers changing oil and other fluids in automobiles, outboard engines, lawn equipment and other power equipment. Unfortunately, since there has not been an easy way to change and dispose of these fluids, it has been either dumped on the ground or into a sewer. The FOCUS System provides an easy way to collect these fluids in a flexible, disposable, plastic bag, which is sealed and may be disposed at an EPA approved site.
Description
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No. Date Inventor 5716840 September 1996 Kahler and Roseberry 5092457 August 1990 Salva and Guy 4533042 July 1983 Pollacoo 4513865 May 1983 Melzi - Do-It-Yourself oil changers have been draining oil and other engine fluids, antifreeze, etc and dumping the majority on the ground and in sewers creating a severe environmental problem.
- The increase in fourstroke outboard engines can help improve the environment with less emissions but again most do-it-yourselfers dump most waste oil. We developed an oil change system to address this problem, primarily in fourstroke outboards, application Ser. No. 10/286/996 in November 2002.
- The pursuit of this product has led to the development of four different products. Several lawn equipment, outboard companies, engine manufacturers and marine distributors will soon be selling these products.
- The unique feature of all of these products is the utilization of special, flexible, disposable, plastic bags.
- The FOCUS Oil Change System is a Disposable Fluid Change System, that may be composed of several different transfer systems to drain or pump used oil or other used fluids directly into a flexible, disposable, plastic bag, where it is easily sealed and may be disposed in an environmentally friendly manner.
- The FOCUS disposable fluid change system, may be composed of several different transfer systems to drain or pump used oil or other used engine fluids directly into a flexible, disposable, plastic bag, where it is easily sealed and may be disposed in an environmentally friendly manner.
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- One system is a hand-operated vacuum pump used to pump used fluids, motor oil or other fluids, from the engine, via the fill or dipstick aperture, with a direct connection to a disposable plastic bag.
- The second system utilizes a rubber drain boot, which is slipped over the fluid fill inlet and directly connects to a disposable plastic bag with a flexible tube. The engine is tipped and the fluid drains by gravity into the bag.
- The third system consists of a flexible disposable bag with a capped opening, sometimes utilizing a catch bowl, where the oil or fluid is drained by gravity directly into the disposable plastic bag.
- The unique feature of this system is the placing of the oil or fluid directly into a flexible, disposable, plastic bag.
- In compliance with the statute, the invention has been described in language more or less specific as to the structural features. It is understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the specific features described, since the means and construction herein disclosed comprise a preferred form of putting the invention into effect. The invention is, therefore, claimed in any of its forms or modifications within the proper scope of the appended claims interpreted in accordance with the doctrine of equivalents.
Claims (1)
1. I claim a one time use, Disposable Fluid Change System, which may be composed of several different transfer systems to drain or pump used oil or other used fluids directly into a flexible, disposable, plastic bag, where it is easily sealed and may be disposed in an environmentally friendly manner.
One unit is a hand-operated vacuum pump used to pump used fluids, motor oil or other fluids, from the engine, via the fill or dipstick aperture, with a direct connection to a disposable plastic bag.
The second system utilizes a rubber drain boot, which is slipped over the fluid fill inlet and directly connects to a disposable plastic bag with a flexible tube. The engine is tipped and the fluid drains by gravity into the bag.
The third system consists of a flexible disposable bag with a capped opening, sometimes utilizing a catch bowl, where the oil is drained by gravity directly into the disposable plastic bag.
The unique feature of this system is the placing of the oil directly into a flexible, disposable plastic bag.
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| US10/788,010 US20050189033A1 (en) | 2004-02-27 | 2004-02-27 | Focus oil change system |
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| US10/788,010 US20050189033A1 (en) | 2004-02-27 | 2004-02-27 | Focus oil change system |
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Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US7467689B1 (en) * | 2004-07-26 | 2008-12-23 | Brunswick Corporation | Method for pneumatically removing oil from an engine |
| US9896172B1 (en) | 2016-01-21 | 2018-02-20 | Brunswick Corporation | Apparatuses and methods for servicing lubrication in a marine drive |
Citations (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US3874478A (en) * | 1974-03-20 | 1975-04-01 | Jr Cornelius Mantell | Crankcase drain valve with attachment for disposable oil bags |
| US5121776A (en) * | 1991-02-19 | 1992-06-16 | Kovach Christopher D | Oil drain bag |
| US5722508A (en) * | 1996-06-24 | 1998-03-03 | Kraus; Terrance Donald | Oil change device |
| US6484744B1 (en) * | 2001-08-24 | 2002-11-26 | Tien Tsai Tseng | Oil pumping device |
| US6634384B2 (en) * | 2001-04-05 | 2003-10-21 | Illinois Tool Works Inc. | One-way valve for use with vacuum pump |
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Patent Citations (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US3874478A (en) * | 1974-03-20 | 1975-04-01 | Jr Cornelius Mantell | Crankcase drain valve with attachment for disposable oil bags |
| US5121776A (en) * | 1991-02-19 | 1992-06-16 | Kovach Christopher D | Oil drain bag |
| US5722508A (en) * | 1996-06-24 | 1998-03-03 | Kraus; Terrance Donald | Oil change device |
| US6634384B2 (en) * | 2001-04-05 | 2003-10-21 | Illinois Tool Works Inc. | One-way valve for use with vacuum pump |
| US6484744B1 (en) * | 2001-08-24 | 2002-11-26 | Tien Tsai Tseng | Oil pumping device |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US7467689B1 (en) * | 2004-07-26 | 2008-12-23 | Brunswick Corporation | Method for pneumatically removing oil from an engine |
| US9896172B1 (en) | 2016-01-21 | 2018-02-20 | Brunswick Corporation | Apparatuses and methods for servicing lubrication in a marine drive |
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