Modular grinding core and grinding devices incorporating the same
US7828237B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J42/34
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A modular grinding core includes a housing configured to be operatively installed in a variety of external grinding devices, a rasp support member having a coupling adapter configured to be operatively coupled to an actuation mechanism of a first external grinding device at a first time and to an actuation mechanism of a second external grinding device at a second time after being removed from the first external grinding device. The rasp support member includes a receptacle configured to removably receive any one of a variety of rasps. The rasp support member is configured to reciprocate in response a force exerted by the external grinding device. The modular grinding core further includes a grind block member resisting displacement of the food items or spices away from the rasp support member, and an adjustment mechanism allowing a user to adjust a gap between the grind block and rasp support members.
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