Dispensing container for metered dispensing of product
US8087540B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2215/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dispensing container is provided, including an outer casing having an open end, a top, a bottom, sidewalls extending between the top and bottom, and an interior compartment; an inner tray slidably received within the interior compartment of the outer casing and including a storage compartment configured to store a plurality of units of product to be dispensed, and a dispensing trough in communication with the storage compartment, the inner tray extending outwardly from the open end of the outer casing and configured for sliding movement between a closed and locked position and a dispensing position, wherein the dispensing trough includes an aperture sized to allow a single unit of product exit the dispensing trough at one end thereof and a slot at the opposing end thereof, and the outer casing further includes a rib extending into the interior compartment and positioned to enter the slot of the dispensing trough.
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