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Portable device and method for enhanced recovery of lubricants from engine sumps and the like

  • US 6,003,635 A
  • Filed: 04/13/1998
  • Issued: 12/21/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/13/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A device for recovering fluid from a reservoir having a lower drain comprising:

  • a first coupling connectable to a lower drain of a reservoir and having an internal passage for fluid flow therethrough;

    a conduit having a first end connected to the first coupling for fluid flow into the conduit and a second end opposite the first end;

    a valve at the second end of the conduit to control fluid flow through the conduit and being normally set to a closed position to prevent fluid flow therethrough;

    a probe defining a fluid passage and having a tip portion for actuating the valve from the closed position to an open position upon insertion of the tip portion in the valve to allow fluid flow through the valve and the probe;

    a portable receptacle attached to the probe for collecting fluid when the valve is actuated to the open position; and

    a portable pump to reduce the pressure in the receptacle to draw fluid through the conduit and into the receptacle, the portable pump being lightweight for manual transportation along with the portable receptacle.

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