Kimax funnel
Date1943-1950
Inventory Number1997-1-2025
ClassificationGlassware
Subject
Maker
Kimax ®
Maker
Kimble Glass Company
1901 - 1997
Cultural Region
Place of Origin
Dimensions5.1 x 9.2 x 9.2 cm (2 x 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 in.)
Material
DescriptionThe wider end is cone shaped and is opened. The rim of the wide end is ringed. It has a straight, narrow tube with an end that is cut diagonally.
Signedmarked on the side in raised letters: KIMAX 58 / U.S.A. / T.M.REG.
Inscribedin raised letters: T.M. REG PATENT 2321639
FunctionThere is more information about this funnel in the patent dated 1943, which can be read here.
It was granted to George Zarbo, Vineland, N. J., assignor to Kimble Glass Company, Vineland, N.J.
The beginning reads as follows: "The present invention relates to conical funnels of the type adapted to support filter paper and the method of supporting the filter paper in the funnel. More particularly the invention relates to a funnel having an angle of convergence less than that of a filter paper formed or folded to be supported in the funnel."
It was granted to George Zarbo, Vineland, N. J., assignor to Kimble Glass Company, Vineland, N.J.
The beginning reads as follows: "The present invention relates to conical funnels of the type adapted to support filter paper and the method of supporting the filter paper in the funnel. More particularly the invention relates to a funnel having an angle of convergence less than that of a filter paper formed or folded to be supported in the funnel."
Richard W. Thomas
Date: circa 1861
Accessories: bottle and beaker (1998-1-1634a); hydrometer and manual (1998-1-1634b)
Object number: 1998-1-1634
