Fluid Transfer Device having Modular Connection

Abstract

A universal fluid transfer device is disclosed for transferring fluid from a first container to another utilizing gravity feed. The device comprises a first and second container-connecting cap adapted to securely connect to a receiving and emptying container opening, respectively. The caps preferably threadably engage each container opening, while a central transfer channel threadably connects to each cap to effectuate a path for fluid transfer therebetween. A plurality of cap sizes can be utilized in conjunction with the fluid transfer channel to accommodate various container opening sizes, providing transfer of fluid between identical or dissimilar container openings using a single device that can modularly adapt to different dimensions.

1 ) A universal fluid transfer device, comprising:
 a first and second container-connecting cap;   a fluid transfer channel;   said first and second cap adapted to removably connect to a first receiving container and a second emptying container, respectively;   said channel adapted to connect said caps and container such that said emptying container may be inverted to drain its fluid contents into said receiving container.   
     
     
         2 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said channel and caps are independent structures that are removably securable to affect a fluid transfer passageway between said containers. 
     
     
         3 ) The device of  claim 2 , wherein said removable connection between said caps and said channel is a threaded connection. 
     
     
         4 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said second cap and said channel are integrally connected and said first cap is removably securable to said channel to affect a fluid transfer passageway between said containers. 
     
     
         5 ) The device of  claim 4 , wherein said removable connection between said first cap and said channel is a threaded connection. 
     
     
         6 ) The device of  claim 4 , wherein said channel further comprises a fluid valve operable from said channel exterior to control fluid passage therethrough. 
     
     
         7 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said removable connection between said containers and said caps is a threaded connection. 
     
     
         8 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said caps are of dissimilar diameter to connect different dimensioned containers. 
     
     
         9 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said first and second cap removable connection to said containers provides a secure fitment to allow said containers to be shaken or disturbed to facilitate fluid and air transfer through said channel passageway between containers.