Charles L Reed

US Patent:

20140190994, Jul 10, 2014

Filed:

Jan 9, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/737229

Inventors:

- Wilmington DE, US
Charles T. Reed - Wilmington DE, US

Assignee:

E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

B67D 7/84

US Classification:

222166

Abstract:

A device is disclosed for dispensing pourable materials packaged in a pail or bulk container. The device comprising: a) a container holder comprising an angled shelf, a spring loaded locking clasp, a pair of support bands and a catch plate to support and hold the pail or bulk container in position when the device is in either the loading or dispensing position, b) locking catches to maintain the dispenser in an upright position allowing the pail or bulk container to be loaded into the dispenser; c) a base plate, on which the dispenser pivots and which is shaped so as to hold the dispenser in a rigid position on a mounting surface, such as a counter top or other flat surface, wherein the base plate comprises a locking device that tightens onto the surface to hold the dispenser in position, alternatively the base plate may be fitted with non-slip feet that prevent the device from moving during use, d) means to release the locking catches, e) means to pivot the dispenser forward so that the bulk container is in a horizontal position for dispensing the product.