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Condiment grinder residue catch

US6511006B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 16, 2001
Grant dateJan 28, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J42/34
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A condiment grinder is provided with a residue catch or door that closes the discharge opening of the grinder, the catch is connected to the movable handle that actuates the grinder so that the catch closes and opens in response to movement of the movable handle. The handle is connected to the residue catch through the grinding mechanism that includes a movable rasp retainer coupled to the residue catch.

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