US2530406A - Salt shaker - Google Patents

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Nov. 21, 1950 i M. DE L. SINGLETARY SALT SHAKER Filed Feb. 17, 1947 6 Marion DeLeon Sing/etary Patented Nov. 21, 1950 SALT SHAKER Marion De Leon Singletary, Bishopville, S. 0., assignor of twenty per cent to'James E. Latimer,

Bishopville, S. 0.

Application February 17, 1947, Serial No. 729,169

2 Claims. 1

This invention appertains to new and useful improvements in condiment shakers. The prime object of this invention is to provide means for preventing the usual clogging or jamming of certain condiments in adverse climatic conditions.

Another object of this invention is to provide means for ejecting a, condiment from the dispenser.

Another object of this invention is to provide means for agitating the condiment within the dispenser.

Another object of this invention is to provide an efiicient, inexpensive and smoothly operating condiment dispenser which lends itself well to commercial manufacture.

Ancillary objects and features of novelty will become apparent to those skilled in the art, in following the description of the preferred embodiment of the instant invention illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein:

Figure l is an elevational side view of the first embodiment of the present invention with parts broken away in section to show details of construction;

Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the invention disclosed in Figure 1 and taken substantially on the line 2-2 thereof and in the direction of the arrows;

Figure 3 is a transverse sectional view of the disclosure shown in Figures 1 and 2 and taken substantially on the line 33 of Figure 2 and in the direction of the arrows;

Figure 4 is a plan view of the invention disclosed in Figures 1 and 2;

Figure 5 is a plan view of a second embodiment of the present invention, and

Figure 6 is a fragmentary sectional view of the invention disclosed in Figure 5 and. taken substantially on the line 66 thereof and in the direction of the arrows.

Referring now in detail to the illustrated preferred embodiment of the present invention, like reference characters are used throughout to indicate similar elements.

This invention has been devised to combat the difficulties arising in dispensing a condiment which has certain inherent chemical characteristics. In damp and humid climates, certain condiments attract moisture from the air and retain the same, causing unsatisfactory operation in the dispensing thereof from conventional or well known condiment dispensers. The present invention has within its purview the provision of a device for ejecting the above described condiment smoothly and efficiently. Further, this invention provides an agitation means which is selectively operable for crushing or agitating the condiment prior to ejection.

A suitable receptacle of any conventional material is provided with a leg member l2 and is adapted to receive a condiment therein. A sleeve member M is provided within said receptacle l0 and is adapted to receive a shaft l5 therein. A band It is provided across the top of said receptacle and has centrally thereof an aperture l8. This aperture is provided for the purpose of journaling the said shaft 1 5 therein. Threads [9 may be provided at each end of the said shaft and suitable conventional threaded locking means 20 may be provided at the terminal portions of said shaft, extending out of said receptacle. It is here noted that this invention contemplates the use of conventional pin locking means in place of the said threaded means if so desired.

As is apparent from an inspection of Figure 2, a plurality of radially extending baiiles or blades 22 are provided on said shaft and are adapted to be manually rotated in said receptacle. Obviously, any condiment residing in said receptacle will be agitated and broken down, if it is in a lumpy condition.

A dome or cap 24 is threadedly received on a suitable flange 26 provided on said receptacle l 0. This dome is removably secured to said receptacle and the inner portion of said dome communicates with the receptacle through the medium of the apertures 28 on each side of the said strap [6.

A slot 39 is provided at the top of said dome and a depending flange 32, integral with said dome, extends inwardly or toward the interior of the member 24. A shaft 34 is journaled within said dome, adjacent the said slot 30. Bristles 36 extend radially of the said shaft 3 and are adapted to be engaged to a slight degree by the said flange 32. It is now apparent that upon rotation of the said shaft 34 by suitable removable handle means 38, condiment will be brushed out from said dome and a small portion thereof will be ejected through the banks of apertures Ml provided on each side of said bristles 36. In this manner, a smooth flow of condiment may be effected at all times even when said condiment contains a relatively large amount of moisture. As is apparent from an inspection of Figure 1, a plate 42 may be removably secured in said dome for journaling the said shaft 34 thereon. By this expedient, the brush means 34, 36 may be removed in a very simple and easy manner.

Referring now to Figures 5 and 6, there is seen a second embodiment of the present invention wherein the depending flange 44 extends deeper into the said bristles 36, than in the first described embodiment. Accordingly, in the operation of this second embodiment it will be noted that the condiment is ejected rather than brushed. It is apparent that the bristles will be sprung backward (relative to direction'of rotation) and then flipped forward successively as the said shaft 34 is rotated. It is noted at this point that the said second embodiment of the present invention may be provided without, the. banks of apertures 40 if so desired. However; if the said banks of apertures-An are. provided,

they may be used for dispensing purposes whenv the condiment is in a favorable condition and the rotating member may be used if the condiment is adversely disposed to free flow through said banks of apertures.

Due to the extreme mechanical simplicity characterizing this invention, a further description thereofisdeemed unnecessary. However, it is understood, that variations as to size and shape may be made herein Without departing from the spirit-of the invention. Accordingly, limitation is desired only in accordance with the scope of the following claims.

Having thus described the instant invention what is claimed asnovel and improved is as follows:

1.. In. a condiment. dispenser which includes a receptacle, an upwardly extending hollow cap having dispensing apertures in at least one side thereof and detaohably carried by said receptacle, a slot in. the top of said cap, a flange depending from. one edge of said slot Within. said cap, a brush rotatively mounted in said cap beneath said slot, said brush having. bristles,

the ends of which engage said flange to agitate the bristles while the brush is rotated, thereby retaining the brush in a substantially condiment free condition and assisting in ejecting condiment through the slot in said cap.

2. The combination of claim 1 and said cap having inwardly directed wall portions in the sides thereof partially below said brush and having said apertures in oneof the wall portions,

. and the other of said wall portions having other dispensing apertures therein.

MARION DE LEON SINGLETARY.

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