Terry E Mitchell

US Patent:

56854617, Nov 11, 1997

Filed:

May 23, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/448135

Inventors:

Terry Mitchell - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

B67D 506

US Classification:

222184

Abstract:

An apparatus that consistently dispenses a predetermined volume of granular material into a receptacle, e. g. , a coffee cup. The apparatus including container, guide, housing of three integral horizonal sections, plunger, spring and pin. Container stores granular material, e. g. , sugar. Directly below container and secured tightly thereto cylindrical guide substantially same diameter as container neck and having vertically disposed opening therethrough. Guide can have funnel for directing granular contents toward opening. Directly below guide and tightly secured thereto is cylindrical housing. Upper section has guide way and stepped down opening in housing wall. Opposite this opening is pin partially embedded into housing wall and projecting into the guide way. Middle section of housing has vertically disposed outlet offset guide opening. Lower section of housing is substantially deep and has at least one perforation for directing steam out of housing.