Combined measuring cup, funnel and strainer utensil

Details Combined measuring cup, funnel and strainer utensil Combined measuring cup, funnel and strainer utensil

1998-08-17

2000-03-14

Douglas, Steven O.

Fluent material handling, with receiver or receiver coacting mea

Filling means with receiver or receiver coacting means

Funnel type

141335, B65B 3900

Patent

active

060359072

ABSTRACT:
A combined measuring cup, funnel and strainer utensil. The utensil includes a main body having a sidewall defining an upper opening and a lower opening. Material may flow through the upper and lower openings to funnel the material. An abutment flange extends outward from the sidewall, and may act as a base to support the utensil. The lower face of the abutment flange may include a plurality of shoulders to provide stability when the utensil is used as a funnel. A flow barrier includes a plug section which may block the lower opening to permit the utensil to be used as a measuring cup. The flow barrier additionally includes a handle section in the form of a fluted flange. This may be placed within the main body, with the indentations of the fluted flange forming openings for straining material within the utensil. A cover may be placed over the upper opening to seal the main body against contamination, permitting storage of the material.

REFERENCES:
patent: D185780 (1959-08-01), Tupper
patent: D229917 (1974-01-01), Swett
patent: 559905 (1896-05-01), Pike
patent: 761702 (1904-06-01), Paradis
patent: 3152624 (1964-10-01), Ridley
patent: 4389926 (1983-06-01), Joyner

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