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Adjustable metered material dispenser

A technology of dispensers and materials, applied in the direction of volume metering, movable measuring chambers, instruments, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2012-03-21
RESTAURANT TECH
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Container configuration and spacing limits the delivery of excess material, even when shaken

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[0021] Reference is now made to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals indicate like elements. figure 1 An exemplary embodiment of a dispenser 10 according to the invention is shown. The dispenser 10 is primarily intended for dispensing medium to coarse particulate materials such as salt, but may also be used for dispensing fine or ultrafine granular materials such as powdered sugar, cinnamon or other such condiments. Additionally, while the teachings herein are described within the context of the food service / preparation industry, it is understood that the teachings herein can be used to measure and dispense any granular or particulate material. Examples include measuring and delivering particulate materials in the construction industry such as cement, lime, sand or in manufacturing such as concentrates in plastics, colorants in paraffin, etc. As will become apparent from the detailed description below, dispenser 10 is versatile and can be reconfigured to dispense va...

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A dispenser is provided for delivering a controlled quantity of a granular material. The dispenser includes a reservoir that retains granular material. The reservoir is supported in the dispenser with a passageway defined between opposing ends. A nozzle is provided for the outflow of material from the reservoir to a metering cup. A control plug is provided within the metering cup to adjust the controlled volume to be received within the cup from the reservoir. Once the metering cup is filled, the dispenser is inverted and the volume of material is directed from the cup, through the passagewayand out of an opening adjacent a diffuser. The control plug is removable from the cup to vary the charge of material to be dispensed.

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[0001] related application [0002] This application claims priority to US Provisional Application No. 60 / 993,863, filed September 14, 2007, which is incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] The device relates to a dispenser for delivering a predetermined amount of granular / particulate material. Background technique [0004] Dispensers are typically used to deliver granular / particulate materials such as flavorings, colorants, concentrates, powder mixes, etc. For example, a dispenser can be used to add condiments or seasonings to food and / or beverages. Typically, condiments such as salt and pepper are dispensed from a shaker comprising a single chamber container or reservoir. The container may include an end cap that includes a plurality of holes to release material when inverted and the shaker shaken. The size and number of holes vary with the type of material being cast. For example, a dispenser for table salt typically has fewer holes than, for examp...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): G01F11/26
CPCG01F11/261
Inventor K·E·安特J·E·约翰森S·彼得森
Owner RESTAURANT TECH