Filter Drain Kit and Method

Abstract

A filter drain kit device is provided having a cylindrical storage container with a lid and handle that holds a flexible drain cup. The cup includes a puncture device and drain fitting. The kit also includes a clear plastic drain hose to fit the drain fitting, and a striking hammer. The items within the kit allow for a method of removing oil from an oil filter without the spillage that normally accompanies this process. The components of the kit are meant to be wiped clean after use and placed back into the storage container, thereby allowing for reusability and ease of storage while not in use.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 435,839 filed on Jan. 25, 2011, entitled “Filter Drain Kit.”BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to the field of engine oil filters, and more specifically to a method and apparatus for capturing and containing spillable oil during an oil filter removal operation.[0004]In 1955, Wix Corporation introduced the one piece “spin-on” disposable oil filter assembly. This assembly revolutionized the industry and soon became standard equipment on virtually every car and light truck. The filter includes a thin-wall, continuous outer container that houses and surrounds the paper or porous filter cartridge positioned thereabout. A spin-on assembly is mounted on the engine block and is held in place by compression against a deformable gasket.[0005]A popular design includes a flat-face O-ring type rubber gasket between the f...

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Benefits of technology

[0022]Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved filter drain device that is meant to be used within a small space.

[0023]Still anothe

Problems solved by technology

These devices have familiar design and structural elements for the purposes of removing oil filters and excess oil; however they are not conducive to functioning in confined spaces, removing oil from within the filter prior to removal or for storing the elements of the device in a convenient kit for further use.

Additional leakage of oil may occur with these additional steps.

Attachment of the containment boot has the same problems as when the draining occurs without the device, since the boot needs to be removed from a small space and leakage of oil may occur while removing.

Having to connect the coupler in a contained space underneath a car would be a struggle for anyone who has to use this device.

A special filter is required in order to use this device and issues still remain as to the removal of the oil and spillage that may occur.

The expense of using a special filter would limit the value of this device.

The drain tool has a drain passage, but there still leaves the problem as to what happens to the oil from the drain passage to some container and further to some removal site.

The drain tool and the hooking portions are additional steps that are unnecessary and do not provide any storage or safe removal of the oil that needs to be discarded.

An activity that should be simple has been made complicated by the inclusion of multiple devices.

Considering the small amount of space allotted for removal of oil filters, the Poling device would prove cumbersome and overly complicated.

The devices disclosed in the prior art do not address the need for a device that allows removal of oil from within the oil filter and containment thereof.

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