Personal Cereal Dispenser

Abstract

A cereal dispenser includes a base, a container, and an actuation mechanism. The base supports the dispenser, provides a cradle for receiving a food receptacle, and a trigger for interacting with the actuation mechanism. The container includes a lateral surface formed around an interior volume and a dispensing mechanism with a chute, an outlet, and a portioning mechanism. The dispensing mechanism is activated by the trigger by means of the actuation mechanism. The dispensing mechanism allows cereal to flow from the interior volume, through the chute, and out of the outlet. The portioning mechanism controls how much cereal is dispensed each time the trigger is engaged, ensuring a consistent volume of cereal deposited in the food receptacle. The amount of cereal in the container is indicated by measurement markings on a transparent section of the lateral surface.

Description

[0001]The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 61 / 725,321 filed on Nov. 12, 2012.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to a dry food personal apparatus. Specifically, the present invention is a personal apparatus that stores and dispenses cereal into a bowl at the user's direction. The present invention includes a container that dispenses cereal through a dispensing mechanism before depositing the dispensed cereal into a food receptacle.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Cereal is a healthy and popular option of breakfast food. Many brands and types of cereal are available in non re-sealable bags that make it difficult to maintain freshness of the cereal. Freshness is highly important as cereal easily becomes stale and unappealing to consume. Because cereal is often consumed with milk, the cereal can quickly become soggy if not consumed within a short time period once in milk or unappealing to consume a...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a personal food dispensing apparatus that is designed to improve the experience of pouring cereals. It includes a container that stores and dispenses cereal in a fresh and convenient way. The apparatus has a dispensing mechanism that allows the user to control the amount of cereal they dispense, preventing waste and ensuring a fresh and enjoyable bowl of cereal. The container is attached to a base and a receptacle, allowing for easy storage and preserving the cereal's freshness. The apparatus is easy to use and maintains the cereal's freshness by sealing it from the exterior environment. It is designed to enhance the breakfast experience by making the cereal dispensing process more efficient and effective.

Problems solved by technology

Many brands and types of cereal are available in non re-sealable bags that make it difficult to maintain freshness of the cereal.

Freshness is highly important as cereal easily becomes stale and unappealing to consume.

Because cereal is often consumed with milk, the cereal can quickly become soggy if not consumed within a short time period once in milk or unappealing to consume as well if too large a quantity is poured with the milk.

Additionally, once the cereal has been poured in larger amounts than really wanted by the consumer, the remaining becomes waste, disposing both, milk and cereal.

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