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Abstract

An apparatus for minimizing spilling of liquids poured into a container, the apparatus comprising a funnel structure and a float member. The funnel structure has an open top portion extending to a flow aperture open into a spout extending downwardly beyond an almost-full level. The float member is movable within the spout and configured and dimensioned such that a float top is forced into a sealing engagement with the flow aperture by a liquid reaching the almost-full level below an empty head space reserved for draining the liquid from the top portion by lifting the funnel structure thus disengaging the flow aperture from the float member. The top portion may have a frusto-conical shape tapering from an open mouth to the flow aperture.

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