DISPENSER AND MEASURING CAP DEVICE AND METHOD

摘要

Spill and contaminant resistant dispensers and measuring cap devices and methods for measuring and dispensing a desired amount of a bulk particulate, powdery, granular or viscous liquid substance from a storage container through a cap or a dispenser are provided. A dispenser and measuring cap is attached to a storage container or comprises an integral storage container. The dispenser and measuring cap has one or more measuring chamber ducts, each having a different predetermined volume. The measuring chamber ducts are selectively and separately operationally aligned with an internal funnel stem and a dispensing spout. A selected measuring chamber duct is filled with the substance by inverting the cap and attached container. A measured amount of the substance is captured and dispensed, and the unused portion of the substance retained in the storage container without exposure to outside contaminants or implements, by rotating the duct into operational alignment with the spout.

主权项

1. A device for measuring and dispensing a substance, comprising:
a) an end piece configured with a dispensing aperture; b) a storage container, said storage container comprising a funnel that resolves into a funnel aperture; c) a rotatable divider disposed between said end piece and said storage container, said divider comprising:
i) at least one duct defining a volume, andii) an exterior surface adapted to be manipulated by a user; d) an axle connecting said end piece, said divider and said storage container; and e) a retaining bracket configured to releasably lock the bracket to the axle and releasably close the dispensing aperture;
wherein said duct is rotatable between a first position in operational alignment with said funnel aperture and a second position in operational alignment with said dispensing aperture; andwherein said dispensing aperture and said funnel aperture are not rotatable relative to each other.