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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 01, 2006
Filed:
Oct. 31, 2003
Carter W. Mcguyer, Muscle Shoals, AL (US);
Carter W. McGuyer, Muscle Shoals, AL (US);
Robbins Industries, Inc., Florence, AL (US);
Abstract
Substantially cylindrical condiment containers with extendable and retractable pouring spouts are provided. A dispensing mechanism in each container can be actuated by simply rotating a portion of the body of the container, without the need for separate knobs or levers. The central projection of the carousel is made of a plurality of spaced vertical struts or rods to reduce weight and cost. The central projection is releasably attached to the base with a locking mechanism, and there is a like locking mechanism at the top. The central projection of one carousel can be locked into the locking mechanism at the top of another carousel to attach one carousel on top of another.