Randy D Lee

US Patent:

7037094, May 2, 2006

Filed:

Apr 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/419639

Inventors:

Randy Dennis Lee - Beaverton OR, US

International Classification:

A23G 3/28

US Classification:

425 12, 425 87, 425190, 425318, 222327, 222391, 401176

Abstract:

A foodspread applicator that stores, measures, and applies foodspreads of the present invention preferably includes a main body having a front end and a rear end, a body tip attached to the front end of the main body, and a rear body attached to the rear end of the main body. The main body is suitable for receiving a foodspread therein. At least one outlet is preferably defined in the body tip through which the foodspread may be extruded. The rear body has a rear body longitudinal axis that is substantially parallel to a main body longitudinal axis of the main body. A plunger is movably located within the main body and the rear body for forcing the foodspread from the main body through the at least one outlet. A lever is longitudinally, pivotably attached to the rear body, the lever having a range of motion defined by the front end and the rear end of the rear body. The lever has a resting position within the range of motion at an angle less than 45 degrees from the rear body longitudinal axis.