US3830417A - Condiment receptacle caddy - Google Patents

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US3830417A
US3830417A US00323662A US32366273A US3830417A US 3830417 A US3830417 A US 3830417A US 00323662 A US00323662 A US 00323662A US 32366273 A US32366273 A US 32366273A US 3830417 A US3830417 A US 3830417A
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Priority to PH15146A priority patent/PH10641A/en
Priority to ZA738691A priority patent/ZA738691B/xx
Priority to IE2051/73A priority patent/IE38509B1/xx
Priority to AR250986A priority patent/AR196708A1/es
Priority to CA186,001A priority patent/CA1007614A/en
Priority to GB5340473A priority patent/GB1404728A/en
Priority to AU62640/73A priority patent/AU468071B2/en
Priority to ES1973198143U priority patent/ES198143Y/es
Priority to CH1706473A priority patent/CH575744A5/xx
Priority to JP48136690A priority patent/JPS5118866B2/ja
Priority to NO4745/73A priority patent/NO138123C/no
Priority to FI3817/73A priority patent/FI65542C/fi
Priority to IT3569/73A priority patent/IT1005121B/it
Priority to SE7400281A priority patent/SE406263B/xx
Priority to FR7400841A priority patent/FR2213756B1/fr
Priority to NL747400378A priority patent/NL154929B/xx
Priority to DE2401172A priority patent/DE2401172C3/de
Priority to PL1974168086A priority patent/PL85521B1/pl
Priority to AT32174*#A priority patent/AT333461B/de
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G23/00—Other table equipment
    • A47G23/02—Glass or bottle holders
    • A47G23/0241—Glass or bottle holders for bottles; Decanters
    • A47G23/025—Oil/vinegar table sets

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  • This invention relates to a condiment receptacle holder and more particularly to a salt and pepper shaker caddy suitable for use with such that are intended as table service implements. Further, the character of this inventive structure is such that it lends itself to use as a retaining means for doubly divergent condiment shakers as are illustrated in U.S. Pat. No. 3,476,297.
  • cruet stands and the like are known in the prior art these vary considerably in structural arrangement from that herein described in more detail below.
  • These prior art devices have provided either a base support for the retained condiment receptacle that was also interposed between the receptacle base and a supporting surface for the combined unit and/or supports suchreceptacles above the base element of 'the stand, caddy or holder.
  • the unit caddy and receptacles
  • the unit may tend to be unstable when in a position of repose on'suitable support surface.
  • the receptacles are not firmly retained both near their base and adjacent their uppermost extent, thus creating an unstable situation at this time also. In either instance, upset is likely and, of course, such is disruptive and annoying to'all those associated with or bearing witness to the unfortunate accident.
  • this invention seeks to provide a caddy or holder construction that is adaptable to retain doubly divergent shakers with stability at all times.
  • the shakers, as well as the caddy feet are adapted to reside on the supporting surface.
  • This means that the holder is not providing support for the shakers or receptacles at this time. Rather, each member of the unit needs only to support itself thus negating any chance of a cantilevering force effect on holder.
  • these elements engage upper and lower portionsof the receptacles and draw same into close contact with the elements, thus generating a retentive feature characterized by a high degree of stability.
  • FIG. 1 is a top-front perspective view of the Condiment Receptacle Caddy of this invention showing the overall construction thereof;
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of the Caddy illustrating the respective spacingof the receptacle holding elements
  • FIG. 3 is a front elevational view
  • FIG. 4 is a top plan view again stressing the spacing of the holding elements
  • FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line 5-5 of FIG. 2;
  • FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view tkaen along line 6-6 in FIG. 2; 7
  • FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line 7-7 of FIG. 2;
  • FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 8-8 in FIG. 3;
  • FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 99 in FIG. 3;
  • FIG. 10 is a front elevational view of the Condiment Receptacle Caddy and a receptacle therefor, both shown resting on a supporting surface;
  • FIG. 11 is a similar showing to that in FIG. 10 except that the Caddy and receptacles are shwon to be supported above the supporting surface.
  • the caddy I0 is comprised of an upstanding main center support section 12', a vertically protruding handle 14 extending from the upper end 1 5'thereof and two pairs each of fingers l'6-and feet 18.
  • the handle 14 as is readily apparent from FIGS. 10 and 11 extends substantially above the uppermost portion of receptacle 20 thus allowing easy entry of the finger digits therebetween.
  • the terminal end of the handle curved in opposite directions as at 22 to provide a readily graspable means.
  • the main'hol'cling features of the caddy 10 are, how-- ever, the respective finger and feet pairs 16 and 18.
  • Each finger pair 16 includes two outwardly extending elements 24 positioned along the support section 12 and in this instance at the upper extremity thereof. Such' are, further, adjacently positioned but spaced apart approximately a distance equivalent to the minimum shaker diameter of its upper divergent section 26 and are provided with upwardly curved ends 28 that are adapted to firmly engage such section thereby stably retaining the shakers in the caddy as the unit (caddy 10 and shakers 20) are removed from a support surface.
  • the retained shakers are supported thereby so that even if the caddy is tilted laterally the shakers will be retained in a substantially secure manner.
  • the feet 18 are also spaced apart a distance to accommodate the maximum diameter of the lower divergent section of shaker 29. Thus upon elevation of the caddy such will function to lend lateral support to the shaker bottom.
  • the invention contemplates that the shaker bottoms 30 will also be firmly and wholely in contact with the support surface 32. Accordingly, the vertical distance between fingers 16 and feet 18 is critical to creation of this contact. Such distance is, of course, dependent on shaker size and is readily determinable therefrom. Approximately between about I 0.03125 inches and 0.1875 inches vertical movement from rest is, however, desirable prior to the firm engagement of the finger curved portions 28 with the shaker 20.
  • a condiment shaker holder adapted to releasably retain a plurality of condiment shakers in substantially an upright position and including: an upstanding main center support section having a handle means protruding therefrom; at least two pairs of outwardly extending oppositely directed fingers positioned along the extent of said support section, the two fingers of each pair being spaced laterally of but adjacent to one another; and means, including at least two pairs of outwardly extending feet which feet alone contact said supporting surface positioned at the lowermost extent of said support section and in substantial vertical alignment with the respective finger pairs thereabove and vertically spaced from the finger pairs such that said condiment shakers are loosely retained thereby and will themselves contact any suitable supporting surface upon which the holder feet are placed in a position of rest, thus effectively resting the shaker bottoms on the same supporting surface and separating such shakers slightly from the finger pairs.

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US00323662A US3830417A (en) 1973-01-15 1973-01-15 Condiment receptacle caddy
BE135727A BE804945A (fr) 1973-01-15 1973-09-17 Support de recipients a condiments
PH15146A PH10641A (en) 1973-01-15 1973-10-24 Condiment receptacle caddy
ZA738691A ZA738691B (en) 1973-01-15 1973-11-13 Condiment receptacle caddy
IE2051/73A IE38509B1 (en) 1973-01-15 1973-11-14 Improvements in or relating to a condiment receptacle holder
AR250986A AR196708A1 (es) 1973-01-15 1973-11-14 Soporte para condimenteros
CA186,001A CA1007614A (en) 1973-01-15 1973-11-16 Condiment receptacle caddy
GB5340473A GB1404728A (en) 1973-01-15 1973-11-16 Condiment receptacle holder
AU62640/73A AU468071B2 (en) 1973-01-15 1973-11-19 Condiment receptacle caddy
ES1973198143U ES198143Y (es) 1973-01-15 1973-11-29 Convoy.
CH1706473A CH575744A5 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) 1973-01-15 1973-12-05
JP48136690A JPS5118866B2 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) 1973-01-15 1973-12-06
NO4745/73A NO138123C (no) 1973-01-15 1973-12-12 Krydderoppsats.
FI3817/73A FI65542C (fi) 1973-01-15 1973-12-13 Kryddbehaollarstaellning
IT3569/73A IT1005121B (it) 1973-01-15 1973-12-21 Supporto per recipienti di condimenti
SE7400281A SE406263B (sv) 1973-01-15 1974-01-09 Bordstell sasom kryddstativ
FR7400841A FR2213756B1 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) 1973-01-15 1974-01-10
DE2401172A DE2401172C3 (de) 1973-01-15 1974-01-11 Gewürzständer für Gewurzstreubehälter
NL747400378A NL154929B (nl) 1973-01-15 1974-01-11 Draagorgaan voor houders, in het bijzonder peper- of zoutstrooiers of dergelijke.
PL1974168086A PL85521B1 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) 1973-01-15 1974-01-14
AT32174*#A AT333461B (de) 1973-01-15 1974-01-15 Gewurzbehalterstander
HK300/76*UA HK30076A (en) 1973-01-15 1976-05-20 Improvements in or relating to a condiment receptacle holder
MY109/76A MY7600109A (en) 1973-01-15 1976-12-30 Improvements in or relating to a condiment receptacle holder

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USD314731S (en) 1988-04-04 1991-02-19 Ryason Diane L Flower caddy
US5100190A (en) * 1989-11-20 1992-03-31 Submicron Systems, Inc. Wafer carrier holder for wafer carriers
USD372842S (en) 1995-07-11 1996-08-20 H. J. Heinz Company Condiment caddy
US20030205544A1 (en) * 2001-04-20 2003-11-06 Rhodes William Timaru Module for a structure
USD711052S1 (en) * 2012-06-14 2014-08-12 Chih-Ching Lee Support frame for a pet feeder
WO2024069621A1 (en) * 2022-09-29 2024-04-04 Massalha Taha A salt shaker as a fruit of plant

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US2511066A (en) * 1947-06-10 1950-06-13 Jacobowitz Jacob Castor
US2783077A (en) * 1953-09-04 1957-02-26 Charles W Pierce Holding device for paint cans and the like
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US593312A (en) * 1897-11-09 Rack for bottles and graduates
US1888324A (en) * 1932-05-18 1932-11-22 Matthai William Howard Bottle rack
US2511066A (en) * 1947-06-10 1950-06-13 Jacobowitz Jacob Castor
US2783077A (en) * 1953-09-04 1957-02-26 Charles W Pierce Holding device for paint cans and the like
US2896829A (en) * 1957-03-18 1959-07-28 Burroughs Mfg Corp Tumbler tray

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
USD314731S (en) 1988-04-04 1991-02-19 Ryason Diane L Flower caddy
US5100190A (en) * 1989-11-20 1992-03-31 Submicron Systems, Inc. Wafer carrier holder for wafer carriers
USD372842S (en) 1995-07-11 1996-08-20 H. J. Heinz Company Condiment caddy
US20030205544A1 (en) * 2001-04-20 2003-11-06 Rhodes William Timaru Module for a structure
US7287653B2 (en) * 2001-04-20 2007-10-30 William Timaru Rhodes Apparatus for storing bottles
USD711052S1 (en) * 2012-06-14 2014-08-12 Chih-Ching Lee Support frame for a pet feeder
WO2024069621A1 (en) * 2022-09-29 2024-04-04 Massalha Taha A salt shaker as a fruit of plant

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IE38509B1 (en) 1978-03-29
IT1005121B (it) 1976-08-20
AT333461B (de) 1976-11-25
NL154929B (nl) 1977-11-15
FI65542C (fi) 1984-06-11
ATA32174A (de) 1976-03-15
ES198143Y (es) 1975-10-16
JPS49103767A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) 1974-10-01
CA1007614A (en) 1977-03-29
IE38509L (en) 1974-07-15
CH575744A5 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) 1976-05-31
SE7400281L (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) 1974-07-16
DE2401172C3 (de) 1978-03-30
JPS5118866B2 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) 1976-06-12
AU6264073A (en) 1975-05-22
AR196708A1 (es) 1974-02-12
NO138123C (no) 1978-07-12
ZA738691B (en) 1974-09-25
GB1404728A (en) 1975-09-03
NO138123B (no) 1978-04-03
MY7600109A (en) 1976-12-31
NL7400378A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) 1974-07-17
FR2213756A1 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) 1974-08-09
HK30076A (en) 1976-05-28
PH10641A (en) 1977-07-22
PL85521B1 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) 1976-04-30
ES198143U (es) 1975-05-16
SE406263B (sv) 1979-02-05
DE2401172A1 (de) 1974-08-01
FI65542B (fi) 1984-02-29
BE804945A (fr) 1974-01-16
FR2213756B1 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) 1976-06-25

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