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A dispensing structure is provided for a container that has an opening from which a product can be dispensed. The structure includes a body for extending around the container opening. A foraminous member is provided with a plurality of dispensing holes and is movable between a closed position and an

A dispensing structure is provided for a container that has an opening from which a product can be dispensed. The structure includes a body for extending around the container opening. A foraminous member is provided with a plurality of dispensing holes and is movable between a closed position and an open position. A lid is provided for sealingly occluding the foraminous member and for moving between a closed position and an open position.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A dispensing structure for a container that has an opening to the container interior, said dispensing structure comprising:a body for extending around said container opening, said body including a generally linear strut for extending between two ends of said strut over sa

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A dispensing structure for a container that has an opening to the container interior, said dispensing structure comprising:a body for extending around said container opening, said body including a generally linear strut for extending between two ends of said strut over said container opening to define two, substantially equal half access apertures and to function as a scraper for leveling a spoon full of a product from said container, said body defining a support surface around at least a portion of said access apertures;a foraminous member defining a plurality of dispensing holes;a first hinge connecting said foraminous member to said body adjacent one of said strut ends to accommodate pivoting movement of said foraminous member about an axis generally perpendicular to said strut between (1) a closed position supported on said body support surface over said container opening for facilitating sprinkling of a product from said container, and (2) an open position away from said closed position to permit access to the container interior;a lid with a plurality of protrusions that each correspond to, and are adapted to sealingly occlude, one of said foraminous member holes; anda second hinge connecting said lid to said body adjacent said first hinge to accommodate pivoting movement of said lid about an axis generally Perpendicular to said strut between (1) a closed position over both said container opening and said foraminous member when said foraminous member is in its closed position whereby said protrusions are received in said corresponding foraminous member holes to sealingly occlude said holes, and (2) an open position away from said lid closed position to permit lifting of said foraminous member.