Dry product dispenser with internal agitator
US9903746B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F15/001
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dispenser includes a main body having a discharge opening, an open interior configured to receive a supply of granulated product and a discharge spout for dispensing the granulated product therefrom. A loading and dispensing member is constructed with a plurality of spaced apart receiving cavities formed therein, and is movably mounted within the main body. A portion control container receiving the granulated product and defining a first portion control volume is received and removably retained in each of the plurality of retaining cavities. Each entire portion control container is removable from one of the receiving cavities and is replaceable with a different portion control container defining a second portion volume which is different that the first portion volume. An agitator is positioned within the main body, and is configured for separate engagement with each of the portion control containers to agitate the granulated product received in each of the portion control containers during movement of the loading and dispensing member.
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