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Apparatus for storing and dispensing leafy vegetables
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-06-29
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Granted: 1981-05-05
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Expires: 1999-06-29
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for storing and dispensing leafy vegetables, comprising a container having an aperture and a side wall therein; means for dispensing chilled water within said container above said aperture; and means for supporting leafy vegetables within the container below the water dispensing means and inclined toward the aperture. An additional feature is a shelf extending outwardly from the container adjacent the aperture and inclined toward the interior of the container.
Inventors
- 👤 John W. McConachie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:10
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/04; A23B7/0425; A47; A47J; A47J47/00; A47J47/02; A47J47/08; A47J47/10; F; F25; F25D; F25D3/00; F25D3/02; F25D3/06; F25D2303/00; F25D2303/08; F25D2303/081; F25D2331/00; F25D2331/80; F25D2331/809; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A40/00; Y02A40/90; Y02A40/963
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
An apparatus for storing and dispensing leafy vegetables, comprising: a container having an aperture in a side wall; a tray having a perforated surface, said tray being adapted to fit within said container; means for supporting said tray within said container; and means for supporting leafy vegetables within said container below said tray, said means inclined towards the aperture in said container.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
62 words
An apparatus for storing and dispensing leafy vegetables, comprising: a container having an aperture in a side wall; a tray having a perforated surface, said tray being adapted to fit within said container; means for supporting said tray within said container; and means for supporting leafy vegetables within said container below said tray, said means inclined towards the aperture in said container.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
60 words
An apparatus for storing and dispensing leafy vegetables, comprising: a container having an aperture in a side wall therein; means for supporting ice within said container above said aperture, said means permitting water created by melting ice to pass therethrough; and means for supporting leafy vegetables within said container below said ice supporting means, said means inclined towards said aperture.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
60 words
An apparatus for storing and dispensing leafy vegetables, comprising: a container having an aperture in a side wall therein; means for supporting ice within said container above said aperture, said means permitting water created by melting ice to pass therethrough; and means for supporting leafy vegetables within said container below said ice supporting means, said means inclined towards said aperture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the means for dispensing chilled water comprises a means for supporting ice within said container above said aperture, said means permitting water created by melting ice to pass therethrough.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claims 1 or 2 further including a shelf extending outwardly from said container adjacent a lower surface of said aperture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said shelf is incliined toward the interior of the container.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claims 1 or 2 further including an inclined base for said container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 6 further including a spigot inserted into said container near the lowermost end of said inclined base.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
58 words
A lettuce storage and dispensing apparatus comprising: a generally cylindrical container having an aperture in a side wall; an ice supporting screen positioned within said container above said aperture; a lettuce-supporting screen positioned beneath said ice supporting screen and inclined toward said side wall aperture; and a shelf adjacent said side wall aperture extending outwardly from said container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
58 words
A lettuce storage and dispensing apparatus comprising: a generally cylindrical container having an aperture in a side wall; an ice supporting screen positioned within said container above said aperture; a lettuce-supporting screen positioned beneath said ice supporting screen and inclined toward said side wall aperture; and a shelf adjacent said side wall aperture extending outwardly from said container.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The lettuce storage apparatus of claim 8 further including a base means for collecting water created by ice melting on said ice supporting screen.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The lettuce storage apparatus of claim 8 wherein the shelf is inclined toward the interior of said container.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The lettuce storage apparatus of claim 8 further including a cover for said container.
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