Francesca C. Shotwell, US1209051A

Collapsible Funnel.

On December 19, 1916, Francesca C. Shotwell of Monroe, Louisiana, obtained a patent for a novel funnel that folded into a small metal container and popped open when released. Built with metal springs, a flexible cone, and removable strainer caps, it made filling radiators and fuel tanks cleaner and easier.

Date of Application: 27 September 1915

Date of Issuance: 19 December 1916

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