WO2007095581A2 - Distributeur de cuisine - Google Patents

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WO2007095581A2
WO2007095581A2 PCT/US2007/062148 US2007062148W WO2007095581A2 WO 2007095581 A2 WO2007095581 A2 WO 2007095581A2 US 2007062148 W US2007062148 W US 2007062148W WO 2007095581 A2 WO2007095581 A2 WO 2007095581A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J47/00—Kitchen containers, stands or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass; Cutting-boards, e.g. for bread
    • A47J47/01—Kitchen containers, stands or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass; Cutting-boards, e.g. for bread with dispensing devices
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F11/00—Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it
    • G01F11/10—Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation
    • G01F11/12—Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation of the valve type, i.e. the separating being effected by fluid-tight or powder-tight movements
    • G01F11/14—Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation of the valve type, i.e. the separating being effected by fluid-tight or powder-tight movements wherein the measuring chamber reciprocates
    • G01F11/18—Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation of the valve type, i.e. the separating being effected by fluid-tight or powder-tight movements wherein the measuring chamber reciprocates for fluent solid material
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F19/00—Calibrated capacity measures for fluids or fluent solid material, e.g. measuring cups

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  • This invention relates generally to a kitchen canister and more particularly to a kitchen dispenser for the dispensing of dry goods.
  • Canisters serve to store dry goods such as flour, sugar, salt, rice and other goods.
  • Conventional canisters rest on a counter top, in a pantry and/or other location within or near a kitchen.
  • a conventional canister has a lid that may be opened to gain access to the dry goods stored within the canister.
  • a measurement cup is then used to scoop out the dry goods in measurements desired. Others simply lift the canister and pour out the amount of dry goods needed.
  • the conventional canisters come in various sizes and are difficult to insert a measurement cup within to obtain the desired amount of dry goods. Further, as the level within the canister is reduced, it becomes more difficult to obtain the desired amount of dry goods for any particular use. The deeper a person must reach within the canister the harder it is to fill a measurement cup up with enough dry goods for the persons needs. The person often must resort to filling a larger measurement cup with a smaller one that can be more easily filled within the canister. This becomes less efficient, takes additional time and uses additional resources in order to obtain the desired amount of dry goods from the canister.
  • a conventional approach often used o attempt to solve this problem with canisters only serves to create an additional problem.
  • This approach is pouring the dry goods out of the canister by lifting the canister and tipping it until the dry goods pour out of the opening and into a measurement device. Using this approach it is difficult to accurately pour the amount needed.
  • conventional canisters are not configured to pour and therefore as a person pours dry goods out of a canister, often a portion of dry goods is emptied onto a counter and/or floor, thereby creating an additional mess for the person to clean.
  • the present invention relates to a kitchen dispenser for dispensing dry goods at a particular measurement by use of a moveable dispensing mechanism without the need of removing the lid of the dispenser.
  • An aspect of the present invention includes a kitchen dispenser for storing and dispensing dry goods, the dispenser comprising a canister having a top portion and a bottom opposing portion, the canister configured to receive dry goods through the top portion and retain the dry goods within the canister, a movable dispensing mechanism coupled to the bottom portion of the canister, wherein the dispensing mechanism comprises a variable measurement device.
  • a kitchen dispenser for storing and dispensing dry goods
  • the dispenser comprising a canister configured to receive and retain dry goods, a movable dispensing mechanism couples to a bottom portion of the canister, the dispensing mechanism having a measurement device, wherein the dispensing mechanism is moveable between three positions.
  • a kitchen dispenser system for storing and dispensing a plurality of dry goods
  • the dispensing system comprising a plurality of kitchen dispensers, each dispenser comprising a canister having a top portion and a bottom opposing portion, the canister configured to receive dry goods through the top portion and retain the dry goods within the canister and a movable dispensing mechanism coupled to the bottom portion of the canister, wherein the dispensing mechanism comprises a variable measurement device, and a wall mount coupling the plurality of dispensers onto a wall.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a kitchen canister in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a plurality of kitchen canisters coupled together on a wall mount, according to the present invention
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a back side of a plurality of kitchen canisters coupled to a wall mount according to embodiments of the present invention, in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a plurality of kitchen canisters coupled to a rotating base with measurement devices of the canister in a neutral position, according to the present invention
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a plurality of kitchen canisters coupled to a rotating base with measurement devices of the canister in a filling position, in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 6 is a top view of a kitchen dispenser with a measurement device in a neutral position, in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a top view of a kitchen dispenser with a measurement device in a filling position according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a top view of a kitchen dispenser with a measurement device in a dispensing position according to embodiments of the present invention DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION
  • embodiments of the present invention relate to a kitchen dispenser for dispensing dry goods at a particular measurement by use of a moveable dispensing mechanism without the need of removing the lid of the dispenser.
  • a kitchen dispenser in accordance with the present invention comprise a canister, a dispensing mechanism and a measurement device.
  • the kitchen dispenser 10 comprises a canister 12, a lid 14, a dispensing mechanism 16, and a measurement device 18.
  • the canister 12 may include a space 52, wherein the canister 12 receives and retains dry goods within the space 52.
  • the lid 14 maybe hingedly coupled to the canister 12.
  • the lid 12 may be opened to allow access to the open space 52 of the canister 12.
  • the lid may be closed and locked into place to substantially seal and retain the dry goods and to further protect the dry goods from being mixed with other dry goods and to prevent entrance of other contaminating pests, such as, but not limited to insects and mice. Additionally, the lid 12 further aids in keeping the dry goods fresh.
  • the dry goods may include, but is not limited to flour, sugar, coffee, rice, brown sugar, confectioner's sugar and the like.
  • FIGs. 1, 6 and 7 depict a kitchen dispenser
  • the kitchen dispenser 10 comprises a canister 12 having a top portion 11 and a bottom opposing portion 13.
  • the canister configured to receive dry goods through the top portion 11 and retain the dry goods within the canister 12.
  • the kitchen dispenser 10 further comprises a movable dispensing mechanism 16 coupled to the bottom portion 13 of the canister 12, wherein the dispensing mechanism 16 comprises a variable measurement device 18.
  • the measurement device 18 may be a predetermined measurement size, wherein it is configured to receive various sizer inserts 20 of various sizes.
  • the measurement device 18 may be a predetermined size of one cup, with measurement sizer inserts 20 that may have a range of measurements of about 1/4 cup to about 3/4 cup.
  • the sizer inserts 20 changes the measurement size by reducing the volume of the measurement device 18, thereby reducing the amount of dry goods that can be held within the measurement device 18.
  • particular dispensers of the present invention may comprise a measurement device 18 of a predetermined size of 1/3 cup and one measurement sizer insert 20 of a predetermined size of 1/4 cup. These two sizes enable a user of the kitchen dispenser 10 to obtain all typical measurement sizes. It will be understood that the measurement device 18 may be different sizes for each of a group of dispensers 10 to reflect the most common amount used for a particular dry good, or to match personal needs of a particular dry good.
  • the sizer insert 20 may have a lip 21, wherein the lip 21 is configured to fit within a recess 17 of the dispensing mechanism.
  • the recess 17 allows the sizer 20 to rest within the measurement device 18 so that the top of the sizer 20 is essentially flush with the top of the dispensing mechanism 16.
  • the measurement device 18 may be an aperture extending through the entire dispensing mechanism 16, wherein the measurement device is filled through the top side and dispenses through the bottom side.
  • Other embodiments may include a measurement device 18, wherein the measurement device is a removable cup and the user removes the cup to dispense it into a bowl or other type of receptacle.
  • the dispensing mechanism 16 is movable between three positions.
  • the first position may include a neutral position as shown in FIG. 6, wherein the measurement device 18 is retained within the bottom portion 13 of the canister 12, but is not in a position to fill the measurement device 18, such that dry goods placed within space 52 of the canister 12 is not dispensed through aperture 50.
  • the second position may include a filling position as shown in FIG. 7 wherein the dispensing device may be pushed further within the bottom portion 13 of the canister 12, to provide access to the measurement device 18 through aperture 50, and filling only the predetermined measured amount 54 as determined by measurement device 18.
  • the third position may include a dispensing position as shown in FIG.
  • the dispensing mechanism 16 is pulled out to bring the measurement device 18 out of the bottom portion 13 of the canister 12, level off the predetermined measurement and dispense the dry goods at a predetermined measurement amount into a bowl or other receptacle as desired by the user.
  • the aperture 50 may be sealed or otherwise closed such that the dry goods within the canister 12 are not permitted to exit the canister 12 through the aperture 50.
  • the dispensing mechanism may be moved back into the neutral position as shown in FIG. 6 and the dry goods in the kitchen dispenser 10 may be retained and stored.
  • the dispensing mechanism 16 may be moveable between the three positions in other ways, such as, but not limited to rotating the dispensing mechanism about an axis, wherein the rotation moves from each of a neutral position, a filling position and a dispensing position.
  • FIGs. 2-3 depict a kitchen dispenser system 30 for storing and dispensing a plurality of dry goods in accordance with the present invention.
  • the dispensing system 30 comprises a plurality of kitchen dispensers 10, each dispenser 10 comprising a canister 12 having a top portion 11 and a bottom opposing portion 13.
  • the canister 12 may be configured to receive dry goods through the top portion 11 and retain the dry goods within the canister 12.
  • a movable dispensing mechanism 16 may be coupled to the bottom portion 13 of the canister 12, wherein the dispensing mechanism 16 comprises a variable measurement device 18, and a wall mount 32 coupling the plurality of dispensers 10 onto a wall.
  • the wall mount 32 may a key hole 36 and is configured to receive a mounting device 34, the mounting device 34 coupled to the kitchen dispenser 10 and configured to lock within the key hole 36.
  • Flanges 38 may be used to couple the wall mount 32 to the wall, thereby placing the dispensing system 30 at a particular, predetermined height to provide proper access to the plurality of kitchen dispenser 10.
  • wall mounts 32 may be utilized in accordance with the present invention, including, but not limited to, a sliding track, a shelf, a clamp, a clip, a hook, a magnet track and the like, as well as corresponding mounting devices 34 to attach to the mounts, such as, but not limited to a slide device, a clamp receiver, a clip receiver, a hook receiver, a magnet and the like respectively.
  • FIGs. 4-5 depict a kitchen dispenser system 40 for storing and dispensing a plurality of dry goods in accordance with the present invention.
  • the dispensing system 40 comprises a plurality of kitchen dispensers 10, each dispenser 10 comprising a canister 12 having a top portion 11 and a bottom opposing portion 13.
  • the canister 12 may be configured to receive dry goods through the top portion 11 and retain the dry goods within the canister 12.
  • a movable dispensing mechanism 16 may be coupled to the bottom portion 13 of the canister 12, wherein the dispensing mechanism 16 comprises a variable measurement device 18, and a rotating base 42.
  • the measurement device may further include a measurement sizer insert 20 that may be used between kitchen dispensers 10, or in particular embodiments, each dispenser 10 may have it own measurement sizer insert 20.
  • the base 42 is rotatable to provide access to each particular kitchen dispenser 10.
  • the dispensing system 40 may further comprise a hook 44, wherein the hook 44 may be used to hang the dispensing system 40 from a mount hook or other mounting device and allow the base 42 to rotate.
  • the mounting using hook 44 raises the dispensing system 40 to a height that allows proper access to each kitchen dispenser. It will be understood that other types of dispensing system may be utilized so long as a plurality of kitchen dispensers 10 in accordance with the present invention are used, such as but not limited to, stacking the dispensers vertically.
  • each dispensing system 30 and 40 may be detachable from the system and/or mount and individually cleaned or filled. It will further be understood that the mounting system will be of sufficient strength to hold the plurality of kitchen dispensers 10 properly.
  • Particular embodiments of the present invention may include a kitchen dispenser that has a canister that may hold up to 5 pounds of any particular dry goods, thereby allowing the storing and dispensing of a wide variety of dry goods that may be dispensed using a kitchen dispenser embodiment of the present invention.
  • the measurement device and dispensing mechanism in particular embodiments of the present invention may include a seal to keep the dry goods fresh and to prevent contamination of the dry goods by pests such as, but not limited to insects and mice.
  • the kitchen dispenser may include a label for labeling each kitchen dispenser with the particular type of dry good being stored within the canister of the kitchen dispenser.
  • lid while shown to be hingedly attached may be coupled to the canister in other ways, such as, but not limited to press fit, threaded fit and clipped.
  • embodiments of the present invention may be used to dispense dry goods at the needed amount of a user.
  • use of particular embodiments includes selecting a kitchen dispenser 10.
  • the kitchen dispenser 10 comprises a canister 12 filled with a particular dry good.
  • the dispenser 10 has a moveable dispensing device 16 with a measurement device 18.
  • the measurement device 18 is configured to receive a measurement sizer insert 20.
  • a user may insert the sizer insert 20 into the measurement device 18, wherein the sizer 20 insert may reduce the measurement amount from 1/3 cup to 1/4 cup.
  • the measurement device 18 and the sizer 20 each have a through aperture wherein the dry good is filled through the top of the aperture and dispensed through the bottom of the aperture.
  • the dispensing mechanism 16 is moved from a neutral position and pressed into the dispenser 10. In this position, the measurement device 18 or the sizer 20 is filled with the dry good. The dispensing mechanism 16 is then moved back into the neutral position, wherein the amount of the dry good within the measurement device 18 or the sizer 20 is leveled off at the desired amount provided by the measurement device 18 or the sizer 20. The dispensing mechanism 16 may then be moved from a neutral position and pulled out of the dispenser 10 to dispense the dry good. Prior to dispensing the dry good, the user may place a bowl or other container under the dispenser 10, thereby allowing the measured dry good to fall out through the bottom of the measurement device 18 or the sizer insert 20 into the bowl. This action may be repeated until the proper measurement of dry good is dispensed into the bowl.
  • Embodiments of a kitchen dispenser in accordance with the present invention may be formed of various types of material such as, but not limited to plastics, metals, such as stainless steel, ceramics, composites and any combination thereof. It will be understood that all components may be formed of the same material or may be formed of various materials. Additionally, the components may be of any type of finish and color, so as to better coordinate with the overall decor of the user's kitchen.
  • Other particular embodiments of the present invention may include a method of using a kitchen dispenser.
  • the method may comprise the steps of moving a dispensing mechanism from a neutral position to a filling position and automatically filling a measurement device with a predetermined amount of a dry good dependent on the measuring device size.
  • the method may further comprise the steps of moving the measurement device from the filling position to the neutral position, wherein the movement levels the amount of dry good in the measuring device.
  • the method may comprise moving the measurement device from the neutral position to a dispensing position and dispensing the dry good.
  • the method may further comprising preliminary steps of determining the amount of dry good needed and selecting the proper measurement device size. Additionally, the method may include a step of retaining the measurement device in the neutral position for storing the dry good within the kitchen dispenser when the kitchen dispenser is not in use.

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La présente invention concerne un distributeur de cuisine prévu pour ranger et distribuer des aliments secs. Le distributeur de cuisine inclut un coffre et un mécanisme de distribution amovible. Le coffre est composé d'une partie haute et d'une partie basse opposées. Le coffre reçoit les aliments secs au travers de sa partie haute, qui sont stockés dans le coffre. Le mécanisme de distribution amovible est couplé à la partie basse du coffre. Le mécanisme de distribution comprend un dispositif de mesure variable et il est amovible entre trois positions. Les trois positions incluent une position neutre, une position de remplissage et une position de distribution. Le dispositif de mesure variable comprend une plage de mesures allant du quart de tasse à la tasse.
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