US2076233A

US2076233A - Shaker cap

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Publication number: US2076233A
Application number: US76829A
Authority: US
Inventors: John J Grantonic
Original assignee: FRANK MCLISTER
Current assignee: FRANK MCLISTER
Priority date: 1936-04-28
Filing date: 1936-04-28
Publication date: 1937-04-06
Anticipated expiration: 1954-04-06

Description

April 1937- J. J. GRANTONIC 2,076,233

SHAKER CAP Filed April 28, 1936 Invenlot 25 f f fra/ifo/r/c g Attorneys v 1.3g Q E m M Patented Apr. 6, 1937 UNITED STATES PATENT- OFFICE signor of twenty-five per cent to Frank McLister, Mingo Junction, Ohio 7 Application April 28, 1936, Serial No. 76,829

3 Claims. (01. 65-45) This invention relates to that classification of kitchen and table accessories classified in the trade and elsewhere as condiment shakers and has structural reference in particular to so-called combination or two-way salt and pepper shakers wherein the salt is separated from the pepper and the discharge thereof controlled by selectively usable valved cap means permitting requisite discharge of the salt or the pepperat will.

As implied by the introductory paragraph, I am aware that the broad proposition of duplex condiment shakers is old in the art towhich the invention relates and it is, therefore, my primary aim to provide a new type of valved closing cap possessed of noteworthy refinements and improvements susceptible of bringing about the new and novel results desired.

Moreover, I aim to provide a structure whose features are in keeping with the modern trend of simplicity and economy, whereby to provide an alternately controllable effectively operable structure capable of easy and natural use.

Other features and advantages .wlll become more readily apparent from the following description and drawing.

In the drawing wherein like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same:----

Figure 1 is a view partly in section and partly in elevation showing what may be described as fragmentary vertical sectional view of a condiment shaker embodying a valved closure and discharge unit constructed in accordance with my own inventive idea.

Figure 2 is a view similar to Figure l, the sec! tions being at approximate right angles to illustrate the oscillatory counter-weight valve operator or unit.

* Figure 3 is atop plan view of what may be described as the inner cap.

Figure 4 is an edge elevational view of the outer closing cap.

Figure 5 is a bottom plan view of Figure 4.

Figure 6 is a fragmentary sectional and elevational view of the so-called inner cap illustrating approximately how the valve lifting or opening operation isaccomplished.

In the drawing the condiment shaker proper is denoted by the numeral I and is of appropriate glass or similar construction and is divided by a central partitionfl into individual compartments 9 and III to contain the respective charges of salt and pepper (not shown). The inner cap fits telescopically into the discharge endof the shaker and is provided with keeper notches l2 which notches engage over the partition as shown in Figures 1 and 2. There is an outstanding annulus or lip l3 which rests on the mouth of the shaker and is held in place by the complemental flange ll of the clamping ring l5. The ring is 5 preferably threaded to engage existing threads on the shaker I. The diametrically opposite salt and pepper discharge ports are denoted by the numerals I6 and H. The depressed cup-like central portion l8 "constitutes the mechanism pocket or 0 chamber.

'A slidable valve rod is indicated at I! and is slidably mounted in suitable guides and the terminals or end portions 20 and 2| function asvalving nibs and are projectable into the ports I6 5 and H to control these, in an obvious manner. The central portion of the rod is formed with a U-shaped bend 22 which constitutes an actuating element. Normally, this is centralized and the nibs 20 and 2| fit into and close the ports l8 and 20 H (as shown in Figure 1) The oscillatory gravity controlled weighted unit is denoted by the numeral 23 and comprises an oscillatory rocker shaft 24 journalled in an appropriate way in the cap and extending at 25 right angles to and intersecting the valve rod IS. The central portion of this shaft is bent as indicated at 25 to interlock with the actuating element 22 and to functionas a sort of a tappet or cam. Mounted on this shaft on opposite sides 30 of the coordinated

features

22 and 25 are the eccentric control weights 26 of duplicate construction.

The, main or outer closing cap is denoted by the numeral 21 and this fits over the inner valved, 35

cap. Its. rim portion rests upon the flange l4 and is provided with diametrically opposite clearance notches 21! and outstanding apertured adapter means 28 forming requisite sifting and shaking elements. These screen-like sifters 28 0 register with the valved portions l6 and H. The outer cap is a slip-on friction-fit type and may, if desired, be dispensed with. That is to say, the principal control means is the inner valved cap and its self-contained mechanism. 45 It is evident that when the cooperating caps, as a unit, are in place, the valve ports l6 and II are normally closed, that is when the shaker I is setin an upright position on the table. On the other hand, it is evident that when the salt 50 shaker is inverted to'discharge the salt or pepper as the case may be, the counter-weights swing over as shown in Figure 6 bringing into play the cameo-acting

elements

22 and 25. This lifts the valve rod it up, uncovering the then lower dis- 55 charge opening l8 and allowing the opposite end 2i to project through and beyond the remaining discharge port I1. Consequently, the mere tilting or inverting of the shaker causes the valve 5 actuating and control means to swing automatically into play for eflective results. Then when the shaker is righted to perpendicular position both ports are closed and the contents protected against unnecessary entrance of moisture.

10 The gist of the invention is predicated upon a closing cap having diametrically opposite discharge ports eflectlvely usable, and a single control rod IS with its end portions projectable into and simultaneously closing the ports, and the 15 oscillatory weighted unit and cam coacting elements between the rod and said unit.

It is thought that persons skilled in the art to which the invention relates will be able to obtain a clear understanding of the invention after con- 20 sidering the description in connection with the drawing. Therefore, a more lengthy description is regarded as unnecessary.

Minor changes in shape, size and rearrangement of details coming within the field of inven- 5 tion claimed may be resorted to in actual practice.

if desired.

I claim: 1. A closing cap of the class described including a rim portion having diametrically opposite discharge ports, a slidable rod having valving nibs projecting into and closing said ports, oscillatory valve control means mounted in said cap, and including a rocker shaft and eccentric weights of a gravity controlled type carried by said shaft.

2. A valve cap for a double acting condiment shaker including a body having a rim provided manner, a rocker shaft disposed at right angles to said rod and mounted in said cap, eccentric weights on said shaft, and cam coacting elements between the rod and shaft.

3. In a valving cap for duplex shakers, a cap having means to attach it to the shaker and including a rim provided with a pair of diametrically opposite discharge ports, a slidably mounted valving member carried by said cap having its end portions slidably projectable into said ports, a weighted shaft confined and mounted for oscillation in said cap, and coacting cam elements between intersecting portions of said shaft and valve member in the manner and for the purposes described.

JOHN J. GRANTONIC.