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 measuring and dispensing device, comprising:
a) an end piece having a dispensing spout; b) a rotatable divider comprising:
i) a duct defining a volume, andii) an exterior rim configured to be manipulated by a user; c) a storage container comprising:
i) a first end comprising a funnel that resolves into an aperture,ii) a second end comprising a container openingiii) an axle having an anchor portion extending through said divider and said end pieceiv) a removable lid configured to close said container opening and hold said storage container in an inverted position; and d) a retaining member configured to releasably interface with said anchor portion and hold said divider and said end piece on said axle; wherein said duct is disposed between said end piece and said storage container, and is rotatable between a first position in operational alignment with said funnel aperture and a second position in operational alignment with said dispensing spout, and wherein said exterior rim extends radially beyond and overlaps at least a portion of a respective adjacent edge of each of said end piece and said container.