Combination condiment grinder and dispenser
US4573244A · kind A · utility
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20Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 1985 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J42/34
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A combination condiment grinder and dispenser mechanism (10) which can be held and operated by one hand and which includes a hand-activated lever (80) which when squeezed forces a grinding surface (88,90) in one direction against spring (92) pressure. When the hand-actuated lever (80) is released, the grinding surface (90) reverses. The grinding action thus is linear or arcuate. The upper portion of the dispenser has a salt or other condiment compartment (38) which can be sprinkled from the top thereof. Only one hand is necessary to dispense either pepper or salt or other condiment from the body of the device.
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