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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 01, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 17, 2008
Edward T. Eaton, Eola, IL (US);
Eric W. Larson, Pecatonica, IL (US);
Brian W. Mathews, Waterman, IL (US);
Robert Long, Glenview, IL (US);
Edward T. Eaton, Eola, IL (US);
Eric W. Larson, Pecatonica, IL (US);
Brian W. Mathews, Waterman, IL (US);
Robert Long, Glenview, IL (US);
Prince Castle LLC, Carol Stream, IL (US);
Abstract
A gravity-fed, manually-operable dispenser for sugar, creamer and other particles and granules is comprised of a particulate reservoir affixed to a dispensing base by engagement tabs and slots. The tabs and slots allow the dispenser to be easily disassembled for maintenance and cleaning. The base encloses a substantially cylindrical rotating measuring/dispensing vane that has several hollow apertures into which particulates flow from the reservoir. The vane rides on a smooth, flat surface that seals or closes off the apertures. An opening in the flat surface of the dispensing base allows particulates in a full aperture to fall through and out of the base. A soft gasket over surfaces of the vane that would otherwise make direct contact with the base portion prevent the vane from becoming lodged in place by crystalline material.