Dischargeable storage device for distributing food over a surface
US6755122B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23P20/20
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dischargeable storage device instantaneously moveable between a store position and a discharge position. The dischargeable storage device includes a deck having a pair of pivotable trap doors. Each door has a guide post. The dischargeable storage device has a plunger having two guide channels. The plunger is moveable within the aperture. Each guide channel is adapted to cooperate with one of the guide posts such that when the plunger is depressed, the guide posts travel along the guide channels allowing the trap doors to open. An apparatus for for evenly distributing portions of food having a dischargeable storage device is also disclosed.
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