Dispensing – With casing or support – For bottom discharge dispenser supported on horizontal surface
Patent
1996-07-26
1998-10-20
Huson, Gregory L.
Dispensing
With casing or support
For bottom discharge dispenser supported on horizontal surface
222361, B67D 506
Patent
active
058233989
ABSTRACT:
Devices for dispensing condiments from a chamber. A push-valve extends from inside of the chamber through the bottom of the chamber. The valve has an up position which stores a preselected amount of the condiment, and a down position which dispenses the preselected amount of the condiment. The valve has an inner cylinder which slides within an outer cylinder. The inner cylinder has an indented area approximating a condiment teaspoon to be dispensed. The outer cylinder has a first hole located inside the chamber. The first hole is aligned with the indented area during the fill position. The outer cylinder has a second hole beneath the chamber so that the indented area is aligned with the second hole during the dispensing position. In the first embodiment, a plunger rod attached to the top of the inner cylinder has a spring wrapped around it. Depressing the plunger moves the inner cylinder from the fill to the dispensing position. A second embodiment has a manual lever mounted to the bottom of the inner cylinder which is actuated by moving the lever upward. Releasing this lever allows the inner cylinder to move to a dispensing position where the indented portion is aligned with the second hole. A third embodiment uses a forty-five degree angled through-hole passing from one side of the inner cylinder to the other side. The upper entrance to the through-hole allows the through-hole to be filled with condiments when aligned with the first hole inside the chamber. When the lower exit port of the through-hole is aligned with the second hole, condiments are dispensed. A fourth embodiment has a second through-holes below and parallel to a first through-hole. Moving the inner cylinder allows the contents of either one or two through-holes approximating one to two teaspoons/tablespoons/cups to be dispensed. Condiments include salt, pepper, tea, coffee, spices, garlic and sugar. O-rings can be inserted in the plunger for dispensing mustard, ketchup or cream. An attachment can scrape inner chamber walls. Plural dispensers can be mounted to dispense various condiments. The devices can be plastic, aluminum, stainless steel, and chrome plated.
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Russillo Donald
Russillo Rhonda L.
Huson Gregory L.
Steinberger Brian S.
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