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.

1 ) An engine oil filter draining kit device, said device comprising:
 a cylindrical storage container having a handle and a removable lid,   a flexible drain cup having an open bowl shape, a puncture device and a drain fitting,   said flexible drain cup being adapted to fit over said oil filter while said filter is connected to an engine,   a hose with a first and second end, said first end being attachable said drain cup drain fitting and said second end adapted to rest within said cylindrical storage container,   a striking device for depressing said puncture device into said oil filter.   
     
     
         2 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said puncture device comprises a strikeable piercing tool that is spring mounted to create a puncture of said oil filter when struck and return to an unstruck position thereafter, creating an open orifice in said oil filter for draining of oil therefrom. 
     
     
         3 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said striking device is a hammer. 
     
     
         4 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said hose is formed from a clear, plastic material. 
     
     
         5 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said drain cup is attached to said oil filter by a retention means that secures its static position onto circumference of said oil filter. 
     
     
         6 ) A method of draining motor oil from an engine oil filter comprising the steps of:
 placing a cylindrical storage container below an oil filter,   placing a flexible drain cap containing a drain fitting and puncture device onto said oil filter terminal end,   attaching a first end of a hose to said drain fitting of said drain cap,   placing said second end of said hose into said storage container,   using a striking device to impact said puncture device and pierce through said oil filter,   allowing oil from oil filter to transfer through said drain cap and hose, into said cylindrical storage container,   verifying drainage is completed,   removing said hose from said drain fitting,   draining said hose of excess oil,   removing drain cup from oil filter,   removing oil filter from said engine and properly discarding said oil filter;   cleaning said storage container, hose and cap,   storing said components in said storage container for future use.