Dispenser and measuring cap device and method
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
G01F-011/28
G01F-011/26
B67D-007/22
출원번호
US-0220290
(2014-03-20)
등록번호
US-8925768
(2015-01-06)
발명자
/ 주소
Ismail, Muhammad Sami
출원인 / 주소
Ismail, Muhammad Sami
대리인 / 주소
Stites & Harbison PLLC
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초록▼
Spill and contaminant resistant dispensers and measuring cap devices and methods for measuring and dispensing a desired amount of a bulk particulate, powdery, granular or viscous liquid substance from a storage container through a cap or a dispenser are provided. A dispenser and measuring cap is att
Spill and contaminant resistant dispensers and measuring cap devices and methods for measuring and dispensing a desired amount of a bulk particulate, powdery, granular or viscous liquid substance from a storage container through a cap or a dispenser are provided. A dispenser and measuring cap is attached to a storage container or comprises an integral storage container. The dispenser and measuring cap has one or more measuring chamber ducts, each having a different predetermined volume. The measuring chamber ducts are selectively and separately operationally aligned with an internal funnel stem and a dispensing spout. A selected measuring chamber duct is filled with the substance by inverting the cap and attached container. A measured amount of the substance is captured and dispensed, and the unused portion of the substance retained in the storage container without exposure to outside contaminants or implements, by rotating the duct into operational alignment with the spout.
대표청구항▼
1. A measuring and dispensing device, comprising: a) an end piece having a dispensing spout;b) a rotatable divider comprising: i) a duct defining a volume, andii) an exterior rim configured to be manipulated by a user;c) a storage container comprising: i) a first end comprising a funnel that resolve
1. A measuring and dispensing device, comprising: a) an end piece having a dispensing spout;b) a rotatable divider comprising: i) a duct defining a volume, andii) an exterior rim configured to be manipulated by a user;c) a storage container comprising: i) a first end comprising a funnel that resolves into an aperture,ii) a second end comprising a container openingiii) an axle having an anchor portion extending through said divider and said end pieceiv) a removable lid configured to close said container opening and hold said storage container in an inverted position; andd) a retaining member configured to releasably interface with said anchor portion and hold said divider and said end piece on said axle;wherein said duct is disposed between said end piece and said storage container, and is rotatable between a first position in operational alignment with said funnel aperture and a second position in operational alignment with said dispensing spout, andwherein said exterior rim extends radially beyond and overlaps at least a portion of a respective adjacent edge of each of said end piece and said container. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein said exterior rim comprises a handhold tab. 3. The device of claim 1, wherein said device further comprises a dispensing spout cap. 4. The device of claim 1, wherein said divider further comprises a rotator stop configured to facilitate operational alignment of said duct with said funnel aperture and said dispensing spout. 5. The device of claim 1, wherein said first end further comprises one or more stop blocks disposed on one or more sides of said funnel aperture. 6. The device of claim 1, wherein said divider further comprises indicia indicating the volume or location of said duct relative to said exterior rim. 7. The device of claim 1, wherein one or both of said divider and said storage container further comprises indicia indicating operational alignment of said duct with said funnel aperture. 8. The device of claim 1, wherein said divider comprises: a plurality of ducts, each defining a different volume, andindicia indicating the volume and location of each duct in said divider to enable a user to select a duct to measure and dispense a desired amount of a substance from said storage container. 9. The device of claim 1, wherein a cross section of each of said dispensing spout, said funnel aperture and said duct is approximately the same shape. 10. The device of claim 1, wherein said duct is closed on a proximal end when said duct is not in operational alignment with said dispensing spout. 11. The device of claim 1, wherein said duct is closed on a distal end when said duct is not in operational alignment with said funnel aperture. 12. The device of claim 1, wherein said funnel aperture is closed when said duct is not in operational alignment with said funnel aperture. 13. The device of claim 1, wherein said dispensing spout is closed when said duct is not in operational alignment with said dispensing spout. 14. A device for measuring and dispensing a substance, comprising: a) an end piece configured with a dispensing spout,b) an interface configured for releasable connection with a storage container, said interface comprising a funnel that resolves into an aperture;c) a divider disposed between said proximal end piece and said interface, said divider being rotatable relative to said end piece and said interface, said divider comprising: i) at least one duct defining a volume, andii) an exterior rim adapted to be manipulated by a user that extends radially beyond and overlaps at least a portion of a respective adjacent edge of each of said end piece and said interface;d) an axle connecting said end piece, said divider and said interface;e) a support frame with one or more flexible arms connected to said interface; andf) a handle connected to said support frame;wherein said duct is rotatable between a first position in operational alignment with said funnel aperture and a second position in operational alignment with said dispensing spout, andwherein said dispensing spout and said funnel aperture are not rotatable relative to each other. 15. A measuring and dispensing device, comprising: a) an end piece comprising: i) a dispensing spout, andii) at least one surface feature;b) a rotatable divider comprising: i) a duct defining a volume, andii) an exterior rim configured to be manipulated by a user;c) a storage container comprising: i) a first end comprising a funnel that resolves into an aperture,ii) a second end comprising a container opening,iii) an axle having an anchor portion extending through said divider and said end piece; andd) a retaining bracket configured to releasably interface with said anchor portion and said at least one surface feature to hold said divider and said end piece on said axle;wherein said duct is disposed between said end piece and said storage container, and is rotatable between a first position in operational alignment with said funnel aperture and a second position in operational alignment with said dispensing spout, andwherein said exterior rim extends radially beyond and overlaps at least a portion of a respective adjacent edge of each of said end piece and said container. 16. The device of claim 15, wherein said exterior rim comprises a handhold tab. 17. The device of claim 15, wherein said device further comprises a dispensing spout cap. 18. The device of claim 15, wherein said divider further comprises a rotator stop configured to facilitate operational alignment of said duct with said funnel aperture and said dispensing spout. 19. The device of claim 15, wherein said first end further comprises one or more stop blocks disposed on one or more sides of said funnel aperture. 20. The device of claim 15, wherein one or both of said divider and said storage container further comprises indicia indicating operational alignment of said duct with said funnel aperture.
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