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US4243158A
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Granular product dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-22
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Granted: 1981-01-06
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Expires: 1999-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A granular product dispenser for containing an original package and dispensing the contents thereof consisting of a package receiving portion, a base including a utility shelf, and a funnel portion having an oblique shape which permits dry granular material to readily flow freely without clogging at its discharge port. The funnel also includes baffles to further disperse the granular product, and a discharge port and gate valve assembly thereat wherein the shape of the discharge port and the opening of the gate valve are similar to the shape of the funnel mouth. Adaptors are also provided so that the unit may accomodate original packages of different sizes.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward W. Negosta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:42
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K5/00; A47K5/06; A47K5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A combined holder and dispenser for dispensing granular products from their original package comprising: a rectangular package receiving portion said package receiving portion including adaptor means for adapting said package receiving portion to receive an original package of a different size, a funnel portion connected to said rectangular package receiving portion, said funnel portion including a discharge port and a gate valve assembly at the mouth thereof for controlling the discharge of granular products, and a supporting base for supporting said receiving portion and said funnel portion, said base including a shelf disposed below said valve assembly for supporting a granular product receiving cup.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A combined holder and dispenser for dispensing granular products from their original package comprising: a rectangular package receiving portion said package receiving portion including adaptor means for adapting said package receiving portion to receive an original package of a different size, a funnel portion connected to said rectangular package receiving portion, said funnel portion including a discharge port and a gate valve assembly at the mouth thereof for controlling the discharge of granular products, and a supporting base for supporting said receiving portion and said funnel portion, said base including a shelf disposed below said valve assembly for supporting a granular product receiving cup.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said funnel portion contains therein multiple baffles for dispersing the granular products.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said funnel portion includes a transparent window for permitting visual observation of the quantity of granular product within said funnel portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein the package receiving end of said rectangular package receiving portion includes a plurality of small stop means for supporting the original package.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the shape of the discharge port and the valve assembly opening conforms to shape of the opening of the mouth of said funnel portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
127 words
A combined holder and dispenser for dispensing granular products from their original package comprising: a rectangular package receiving portion, said receiving portion including at the top portion thereof a series of relatively small stops for supporting the original package; an funnel portion disposed immediately below said rectangular package receiving portion, said funnel portion having a discharge port and a gate valve assembly at the mouth thereof, at least one baffle within said funnel for dispersing the granular products, and a transparent window for permitting visual observation of the quantity of granular products within said funnel portion; and a supporting base for supporting said package receiving portion and funnel portion, said supporting base including a shelf disposed below said valve assembly for supporting a granular product receiving cup.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
127 words
A combined holder and dispenser for dispensing granular products from their original package comprising: a rectangular package receiving portion, said receiving portion including at the top portion thereof a series of relatively small stops for supporting the original package; an funnel portion disposed immediately below said rectangular package receiving portion, said funnel portion having a discharge port and a gate valve assembly at the mouth thereof, at least one baffle within said funnel for dispersing the granular products, and a transparent window for permitting visual observation of the quantity of granular products within said funnel portion; and a supporting base for supporting said package receiving portion and funnel portion, said supporting base including a shelf disposed below said valve assembly for supporting a granular product receiving cup.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention of claim 6 including an adaptor for adapting said rectangular package receiving portion to receive an original package of a different size, said adaptor being adapted to fit into said rectangular package receiving portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention of claim 6 wherein the shape of the discharge port and the valve assembly opening conforms to the shape of the opening of the mouth of said funnel portion.
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) | 1984-01-06 | 1984-07-07 | 1985-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-06 | 1988-07-07 | 1989-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-06 | 1992-07-07 | 1993-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |