EP2447186B1 - Hand-held dispenser for croquettes, food articles, drugs and granular products in general - Google Patents

Hand-held dispenser for croquettes, food articles, drugs and granular products in general Download PDF

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EP2447186B1
EP2447186B1 EP20110186626 EP11186626A EP2447186B1 EP 2447186 B1 EP2447186 B1 EP 2447186B1 EP 20110186626 EP20110186626 EP 20110186626 EP 11186626 A EP11186626 A EP 11186626A EP 2447186 B1 EP2447186 B1 EP 2447186B1
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Gianmarco Ferrari
Eleonora Gazzola
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/06—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing powdered or granular material
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G19/00—Table service
    • A47G19/30—Other containers or devices used as table equipment
    • A47G19/32—Food containers with dispensing devices for bread, rolls, sugar, or the like; Food containers with movable covers
    • A47G19/34—Food containers with dispensing devices for bread, rolls, sugar, or the like; Food containers with movable covers dispensing a certain quantity of powdered or granulated foodstuffs, e.g. sugar
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/20—External fittings
    • B65D25/22—External fittings for facilitating lifting or suspending of containers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/20—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
    • B65D47/26—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts
    • B65D47/261—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts having a rotational or helicoidal movement
    • B65D47/263—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, i.e. valves that open and close a passageway by sliding over a port, e.g. formed with slidable spouts having a rotational or helicoidal movement between tubular parts
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
    • A45F2005/006—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping comprising a suspension strap or lanyard
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
    • A45F5/02—Fastening articles to the garment
    • A45F5/021—Fastening articles to the garment to the belt

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  • the present invention relates to a hand-held dispenser for croquettes, food articles, drugs and granular products in general according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a number of product containers, the so called dispensers, for delivering granular products, such as croquettes for animals, sweetmeats and pharmaceutical products are known and used on the market.
  • a typical prior dispenser comprises a plastics material casing or box including an opening closed by a snap engaged cover.
  • the snap engaged cover may be opened by the thumb of the same hand holding the dispenser, but also in this case it is necessary to collect the products in the other hand or at a use place.
  • a further drawback of prior dispensers is that the opening system designed therefor must be fitted to the product to be delivered, which may have a very different size or grain dimension.
  • the aim of the present invention is to provide
  • Such a hand-held dispenser allowing to easily and quickly take the product contained therein by using a single hand for both opening a product inlet/outlet door and collecting a target product dose.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide such a hand-held dispenser which may be easily made in any desired dimensions, and which, moreover, allows to precisely and easily deliver very different particle size products.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide such a hand-held dispenser which is very simple construction-wise and which, moreover, is very competitive from a mere economic standpoint.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide such a hand-held dispenser which is very reliable and safe in operation.
  • the hand-held dispenser for croquettes, food articles, drugs and granular products in general which has been generally indicated by the reference number 1, comprises a front shell 2 associated with a rear base 3.
  • the front shell 2 includes a bottom opening 4 and a top window 5, having a circular sector shape.
  • a cap 6 is pivoted inside said front shell 2 so as to turn therein about a central rotary axis 7, against an urging spring 8, which has an end portion thereof fixed to the cap 6 and the other end portion thereof fixed either to the shell 2 or to the base 3.
  • the cap 6 comprises, at the top thereof, an integral handle or knob 9, arranged at the top window 5 of the shell 2.
  • said cap 6 comprises a cap opening which may be arranged so as to correspond to the bottom opening 4 of the shell 2 as the cap is rotatively driven with respect to the shell.
  • Said opening 4 is adapted to operate both for loading the product to be delivered and for just delivering it.
  • the space defined between the movable cap 6 and base 3 defines a granular product holding volume.
  • the base 3 comprises a support resilient blade element 10, downward opened, allowing, for example, to clamp the dispenser to a user belt or other element.
  • the inventive hand-held dispenser allows to easily transport different granular materials such as croquettes, food articles, drugs and any other granular products in general.
  • the inventive hand-held dispenser may be easily connected to a user's belt, as shown in figure 9 , or it may be worn, through a cord, to the user's neck.
  • the inventive dispenser is clamped to a belt, it will allow to take the granular product held therein by a single user's hand both for opening the inlet/out door and for collecting the delivered material with a target dose.
  • knob or handle 9 it is possible to drive the knob or handle 9 by a thumb of a hand and collect the product delivered from the delivery opening 4 by the palm of that same hand.
  • the inlet/outlet door opening mechanism spring will allow the cap to easily automatically return to its starting closure position.
  • the invention has provided a hand-held dispenser allowing to transport and deliver granular products in a much more easier way than prior like dispensers.
  • the hand-held dispenser according to the present invention allows to precisely meter the product being delivered while allowing it to be collected in the same user's hand.
  • the used materials, as well as the contingent size and shapes can be any, depending on requirements.

Description

    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to a hand-held dispenser for croquettes, food articles, drugs and granular products in general according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • A number of product containers, the so called dispensers, for delivering granular products, such as croquettes for animals, sweetmeats and pharmaceutical products are known and used on the market.
  • A typical prior dispenser comprises a plastics material casing or box including an opening closed by a snap engaged cover.
  • To deliver its contents, for example a croquette, it is necessary to hold the dispenser in a hand and, after having opened the cover, deliver to and collect the desired product dose in the other hand,
  • In some cases, the snap engaged cover may be opened by the thumb of the same hand holding the dispenser, but also in this case it is necessary to collect the products in the other hand or at a use place.
  • A further drawback of prior dispensers is that the opening system designed therefor must be fitted to the product to be delivered, which may have a very different size or grain dimension.
  • Document US 3 638 830 discloses substantially the preamble of claim 1.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • Accordingly, the aim of the present invention is to provide
  • such a hand-held dispenser allowing to easily and quickly take the product contained therein by using a single hand for both opening a product inlet/outlet door and collecting a target product dose.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide such a hand-held dispenser which may be easily made in any desired dimensions, and which, moreover, allows to precisely and easily deliver very different particle size products.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide such a hand-held dispenser which is very simple construction-wise and which, moreover, is very competitive from a mere economic standpoint.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide such a hand-held dispenser which is very reliable and safe in operation.
  • According to the present invention, the above mentioned aim and objects, as well as further objects, which will become more apparent hereinafter, are achieved by a hand-held dispenser for croquettes, food articles, food and granular products in general, according to claim 1.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • Further characteristics and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent hereinafter from the following detailed disclosure of a preferred, though not exclusive, embodiment of the invention, which is illustrated, by way of an indicative but not limitative example, in the accompanying drawings, where:
    • Figure 1 is a front elevation view of the hand-held dispenser according to the present invention;
    • Figure 2 is a side elevation view, as longitudinally cross-sectioned, of the inventive hand-held dispenser;
    • Figure 3 is a side top elevation view of the inventive hand-held dispenser;
    • Figure 4 is a top plan view, in cross-section, of the inventive hand-held dispenser;
    • Figure 5 is a side elevation view of the front shell of the inventive hand-held dispenser;
    • Figure 6 is a top plan view of the front shell of the inventive hand-held dispenser;
    • Figure 7 is a front elevation view, in cross-section, of the hand-held dispenser according to the present invention;
    • Figure 8 is a further side elevation view, as cross-sectioned, of the front shell of the hand-held dispenser;
    • and
    • Figure 9 shows an exemplary manner for using the hand-held dispenser according to the present invention.
    DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
  • With reference to the number references of the above mentioned figures, the hand-held dispenser for croquettes, food articles, drugs and granular products in general, according to the present invention, which has been generally indicated by the reference number 1, comprises a front shell 2 associated with a rear base 3.
  • The front shell 2 includes a bottom opening 4 and a top window 5, having a circular sector shape.
  • A cap 6 is pivoted inside said front shell 2 so as to turn therein about a central rotary axis 7, against an urging spring 8, which has an end portion thereof fixed to the cap 6 and the other end portion thereof fixed either to the shell 2 or to the base 3.
  • The cap 6 comprises, at the top thereof, an integral handle or knob 9, arranged at the top window 5 of the shell 2.
  • At the bottom thereof, said cap 6 comprises a cap opening which may be arranged so as to correspond to the bottom opening 4 of the shell 2 as the cap is rotatively driven with respect to the shell.
  • Said opening 4 is adapted to operate both for loading the product to be delivered and for just delivering it.
  • The space defined between the movable cap 6 and base 3 defines a granular product holding volume.
  • The base 3 comprises a support resilient blade element 10, downward opened, allowing, for example, to clamp the dispenser to a user belt or other element.
  • The inventive hand-held dispenser allows to easily transport different granular materials such as croquettes, food articles, drugs and any other granular products in general.
  • As stated, the inventive hand-held dispenser may be easily connected to a user's belt, as shown in figure 9, or it may be worn, through a cord, to the user's neck.
  • As the inventive dispenser is clamped to a belt, it will allow to take the granular product held therein by a single user's hand both for opening the inlet/out door and for collecting the delivered material with a target dose.
  • More specifically, it is possible to drive the knob or handle 9 by a thumb of a hand and collect the product delivered from the delivery opening 4 by the palm of that same hand.
  • In this connection, it should be apparent that, depending on the rotary movement amount of the opening handle or knob, the granular product will be delivered to the outlet in a controlled dose, also considering the fact that said material or product may have a very different particle size.
  • The inlet/outlet door opening mechanism spring will allow the cap to easily automatically return to its starting closure position.
  • It has been found that the invention fully achieves the intended aim and objects.
  • In fact, the invention has provided a hand-held dispenser allowing to transport and deliver granular products in a much more easier way than prior like dispensers.
  • In particular, the hand-held dispenser according to the present invention allows to precisely meter the product being delivered while allowing it to be collected in the same user's hand.
  • In practicing the invention, the used materials, as well as the contingent size and shapes, can be any, depending on requirements.

Claims (4)

  1. A hand-held dispenser (1) for a granular product such as croquettes, food articles, drugs and other granular products in general, said dispenser including a front shell (2) associated with a rear base (3), said front shell (2) including a bottom opening (4) and a top window (5), wherein said hand-held dispense (1) further comprises a cap (6) pivoted within said front shell (2) so as to turn therein about a central rotary axis (7), against resilient means (8), wherein the space defined between the movable cap (6) and base (3) defines a volume for holding said granular product therein, said granular product being delivered through the bottom opening (4) by turning said cap (6) through a handle means (9) which may be operated through the top window (5), wherein said cap (6) comprises, at a bottom portion thereof, an opening adapted to be arranged in alignment with said shell bottom opening (4) as said cap (6) is rotated with (4) respect to said shell (2) and wherein, that said shell bottom opening (4) is provided for both loading the granular product and for delivering it, characterized in that the cap (6) pivots against resilient means and in that said base (3) comprises a downward opening resilient blade element (10) allowing to connect said hand-held dispenser to a user's belt or to a user's necklace thereby, in a condition in which said dispenser is coupled to the user, said handle means (9) may be driven by a thumb of a hand of the user and the delivered product may be collected in the palm of the same hand.
  2. A hand-held dispenser, according to claim 1, characterized in that said resilient means (8) comprise a spring having an end portion thereof fixed to said cap (6) and the other end portion thereof fixed to said shell (2) or base (3) thereby automatically causing said cap (6) to be automatically returned to a closure position thereof after each delivering of said product.
  3. A hand-held dispenser, according to claim 1, characterized in that said handle means (9) is formed as an integral part of a top portion of said cap (6) arranged at said top window (5) of said shell (2).
  4. A hand-held dispenser, according to claim 1, characterized in that said shell bottom opening (4) may be so adjusted as to allow said product to be properly delivered, depending on the granulometric size of said product.
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