Salt or spice shaker with convex cap for precise dosing
The convexly shaped cap with a union sleeve addresses the issue of imprecise dosing and spillage in traditional shakers by providing precise alignment and modular design, ensuring mechanical stability and ease of use.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HOGL PETER GEORG
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-23
AI Technical Summary
Existing salt or spice shakers lack precise dosing capabilities and are prone to spillage, with limited material options and modularity, and require complex fixation mechanisms.
A convexly shaped cap with a union sleeve that allows for precise dosing, alignment, and easy cleaning, featuring various geometries and materials, along with a modular design that includes internal threads or mechanical connections for secure attachment.
Enables precise and spill-free dosing with mechanical stability and flexibility in materials and shapes, facilitating easy use and cleaning.
Abstract
Description
Technical field:
[0001] This invention relates to salt or spice shakers, in particular a combination of convexly shaped caps and a sleeve for precise dosing, regardless of container, material or spreading body. Description: 1. Cap / Lid *Convex shape for precise dosing *Precisely alignable and clean afterwards *Support edge resting on container, clamp-free fixation *Geometries: Cone, pyramid (4-, 6-stage), various angles *Drop holes: any arrangement - side, center or combined, various diameters *Material: Sheet metal, plastic, wood, ceramic 2. Union sleeve / casing *Material: plastic, aluminum, or glass *Internal thread or mechanical connection (thread, pressure, click, magnet, etc.) for fixing the cap *Material extension 12-15 mm or any cylindrical or other shape, advantageously conical on the inside both inwards and outwards for lateral scatter insulation 3. Dosage *Combination of coat + cap + precise alignment - controlled, pinpoint scattering 4. Modularity *Two-part system: sleeve + cap or combined in one piece possible *Easily replaceable and cleanable *Prototypes can be produced from 3D printing, sheet metal or aluminum Advantages: Precise spreading, no spillage Mechanically stable, modular, flexible in materials and shapes *Easy to use every day State of the art:
[0002] So far, only curved, concave, and flat shapes are known.
Claims
[1] Salt or spice shaker, consisting of a glass container, a convex cap and a sleeve, wherein the cap rests on the rim of the glass container and is held by the sleeve. [2] Salt or spice shaker according to claim 1, characterized by that the cap is made of metal, plastic or a combination thereof. [3] 3. Salt or spice shaker according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the cap can have different geometries, in particular conical, pyramidal or truncated pyramidal. [4] Salt or spice shaker according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the cone has differently sized scatter holes, which are arranged in different configurations or patterns. [5] Salt or spice shaker according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the cap sleeve has an internal thread that corresponds to the external thread of the glass container and also contains an internal shoulder that secures the cap. [6] Salt or spice shaker according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the cap is provided with a support rim that lies flush on the edge of the glass and enables a tight fixation. [7] Salt or spice shaker according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the overwrap is made of transparent or translucent material, which allows a view of the underlying scatter cone and its hole arrangement, and at the same time acts as a mechanical protective sheath against uncontrolled leakage of spreading material. [8] Salt or spice shaker according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the scattering holes of the convex or pyramidal scattering body are only introduced after the embossing process, preferably by a laser process, thereby ensuring an exact hole geometry with a constant diameter. [9] System according to claim 8, wherein the cap is advantageously held stationary during the laser process and the laser is guided around the cap by a rotating or pivoting movement in order to create the holes at the desired angle and distance. [10] Salt shaker according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the number, diameter and / or arrangement of the laser holes can be variably selected to enable the dispensing of different grain sizes or types of spices as required. [11] Salt shaker according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that a second, stackable inner cap is provided which is fitted with slots, larger holes or covers, whereby the outlet openings of the first cap can be partially or completely rotated or released. [12] Device according to claim 11, wherein the second cap can be adjusted by a rotational movement relative to the first cap in order to adjust the desired opening of the scattering holes. [13] Salt shaker according to claim 11 or 12, characterized by , that the first cap has a hole or pin at the edge which engages in a corresponding recess or bore of the transparent sleeve to prevent unintentional twisting; the sleeve may have an outer tab or grip recess which allows targeted adjustment of the cap.