US3680744A
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Measuring dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-19
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1990-08-19
Abstract
Abstract A measuring device adapted to be placed in the opening of a container in which there are provided spaced wall members joined together and adapted to fit snugly within the container opening, the openings of the respective spaced wall members being diametrically-disposed. The container having divided dry material is first tilted in one direction from an upside-down position and then tilted in the opposite direction to dispense the contents. Provision is made for enlarging the opening of the inner wall member by removing portions from scorings thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis James Daniels Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:23
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F11/00; G01F11/10; G01F11/26; G01F11/261; B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/72; B65D5/76
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A measuring dispenser adapted to be placed in the opening of a container having a divided dry material therein comprising spaced parallel wall members of a configuration substantially conforming to the configuration of the opening of the container, and adapted to be snugly fit therein, diametrically-disposed openings in said spaced wall members, the dry material flowing successively into one of said diametrically-disposed openings and out of the other of said diametrically-disposed openings when dispensed from the container, the size of one opening and the size of said space between said spaced wall members measuring a predetermined amount of divided dry material to be dispensed from the container with each dispensing operation thereof; and score line means on the inner wall member to permit the breaking away of portions to vary the size of the wall opening and the amount of dry material to be dispensed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A measuring dispenser adapted to be placed in the opening of a container having a divided dry material therein comprising spaced parallel wall members of a configuration substantially conforming to the configuration of the opening of the container, and adapted to be snugly fit therein, diametrically-disposed openings in said spaced wall members, the dry material flowing successively into one of said diametrically-disposed openings and out of the other of said diametrically-disposed openings when dispensed from the container, the size of one opening and the size of said space between said spaced wall members measuring a predetermined amount of divided dry material to be dispensed from the container with each dispensing operation thereof; and score line means on the inner wall member to permit the breaking away of portions to vary the size of the wall opening and the amount of dry material to be dispensed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A measuring dispenser adapted to be placed in the opening of a container having a divided dry material therein as defined in claim 1 and said opening in said container and said spaced wall members having substantially circular configuration, and said openings in said spaced wall members having a substantially elliptical configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A measuring dispenser adapted to be placed in the opening of a container having a divided dry material therein as defined in claim 1 and said opening in said container, said spaced wall members and said diametrically-disposed openings having a rectangular configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
A measuring dispenser adapted to be placed in the opening of a container having a divided dry material therein as defined in claim 1 and said opening in said container and said first and second wall members having a substantially circular configuration, and said dispensing opening and said measuring opening having a substantially elliptical configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
185 words
A measuring dispenser adapted to be placed in the opening of a container having a divided dry material therein comprising spaced parallel wall members of a configuration substantially conforming to the configuration of the opening of the container, and adapted to be snugly fit therein, diametrically-disposed openings in said spaced wall members, the dry material flowing successively into one of said diametrically-dIsposed openings and out of the other of said diametrically-disposed openings when dispensed from the container, the size of said one opening and the size of said space between said spaced wall members measuring a predetermined amount of divided dry material to be dispensed from the container with each dispensing operation thereof; and tabs formed on the edge portions of said first and second wall members other than the edge portions having the openings formed therein, and said first and second wall members being of a size adapting same for a snug fit in the upper portion of a rectangular container, said tabs being passed through the walls of the container to secure said first and second wall members in position in the container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
185 words
A measuring dispenser adapted to be placed in the opening of a container having a divided dry material therein comprising spaced parallel wall members of a configuration substantially conforming to the configuration of the opening of the container, and adapted to be snugly fit therein, diametrically-disposed openings in said spaced wall members, the dry material flowing successively into one of said diametrically-dIsposed openings and out of the other of said diametrically-disposed openings when dispensed from the container, the size of said one opening and the size of said space between said spaced wall members measuring a predetermined amount of divided dry material to be dispensed from the container with each dispensing operation thereof; and tabs formed on the edge portions of said first and second wall members other than the edge portions having the openings formed therein, and said first and second wall members being of a size adapting same for a snug fit in the upper portion of a rectangular container, said tabs being passed through the walls of the container to secure said first and second wall members in position in the container.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |