Larry B Sexton

US Patent:

59345730, Aug 10, 1999

Filed:

Mar 7, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/813671

Inventors:

Frans M. Weterrings - Florence AL
Rodney W. Robbins - Florence AL
Larry J. Sexton - Florence AL

Assignee:

Restaurant Technology, Inc. - Oak Brook IL

International Classification:

A01C 702
G01F 1128

US Classification:

239650

Abstract:

The dispenser dispenses and spreads measured quantities of granular materials over a relatively wide area. A plurality of individual measurement chambers are distributed throughout a disc or rectilinear panel which is moved relative to other discs or panels with similarly shaped and spaced holes to first cover the inlet to the chambers to prevent unwanted leakage of material from the interior of the container, and to then open the outlet to each of the chambers to dispense material. A deflector is positioned below the dispenser outlets to spread the dispersed materials over an even wider area. The dispenser is used advantageously to spread seasonings and other food materials onto spread-out food items such as french fries and popcorn, large kettles and vats, etc.

US Patent:

60266856, Feb 22, 2000

Filed:

Jan 8, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/780391

Inventors:

Frans M. Weterrings - Tuscumbia AL
E. Stanley Robbins - Killen AL
Rodney W. Robbins - Florence AL
Larry J. Sexton - Florence AL

Assignee:

Robbins Industries Inc. - Florence AL

International Classification:

G01F 1900

US Classification:

73429

Abstract:

The adjustable measuring device has a cylindrical base and a slightly larger cylindrical sleeve which slides upwardly and downwardly on the cylindrical base to form a cup of variable volume. Both cylinders are oblate and preferably are elliptical or oval in cross-section. This allows the height of the device to be reduced, without loss of measuring capacity, and without loss of gripability. Also, the oblate shape forms a natural pour spout. A sealing member having a relatively thin, flexible wiper or flange element forms a seal at the junction between the interior surface of the sleeve and the top of the base member and minimizes leakage of liquid from the cup. A lip on each narrow end of the upper edge of the sleeve minimizes dripping and running of excess liquid down the outside of the sleeve after pouring. In one embodiment, detent mechanisms are provided to accurately locate different measurement positions of the sleeve.