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Snuff holder and dispenser

  • US 4,705,165 A
  • Filed: 09/30/1985
  • Issued: 11/10/1987
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/30/1985
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A holder for the storing and dispensing of snuff, said holder comprising:

  • (a) body means having an interior for storing snuff and having an outlet opening leading from said interior to the outside of said body means, said body means including a bore communicated with said outlet opening, said bore being interrupted along a portion thereof to provide a passage from said interior to said bore;

    (b) closure means for movement into a closed position in which said outlet opening is obstructed and an open position in which said outlet opening is opened;

    (c) plunger means including a plug slidably mounted in said bore for compressing the snuff in said bore against said closure means when in said closed position and for dispensing the snuff when said closure means is in said open position; and

    (d) sharp slicing bias means adjacent said bore for slicing the snuff as the snuff enters said bore from said interior during the movement of said plunger to compress the snuff, whereby a plug of snuff is formed.

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