Spreader

• US 20070189840A1
• Filed: 03/26/2004
• Published: 08/16/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 07/28/2003
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Mack-Ray Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Mack-Ray Incorporated
• Inventors: Liberatore, Raymond
• Granted Patent: US 7,314,328 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 401/266
• CPC Class Codes: B05C 17/00506 Means for connecting the outlet element to, or for disconnecting it from, the hand tool or its container
• CPC Class Codes: B05C 17/00516 Shape or geometry of the outlet orifice or the outlet element
• CPC Class Codes: B05C 17/10 Hand tools for removing partially or for spreading or redistributing applied liquids or other fluent materials, e.g. colour touchers
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 35/38 Nozzles
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 47/2018 comprising a valve or like element which is opened or closed by deformation of the container or closure
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 47/44 combined with slits opening when container is deformed or when pad is pressed against surface to which contents are to be applied pliable tubular containers with valves opening when closure is pressed against surfaces B65D47/2018
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 83/0005 Containers or packages provided with a piston or with a movable bottom or partition having approximately the same section as the container B65D83/0072 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 85/72 for edible or potable liquids, semiliquids, or plastic or pasty materials

Abstract

A spreader is disclosed for allowing a user to spread a spreadable food item.

Claims

1. For use with a hand manipulable flowable, spreadable material dispenser, the combination comprising:

a. a dispensing nozzle associated with the dispenser to dispense said material;

b. and a spreader surface associated with the nozzle whereby the dispenser may be manipulated to cause the spreader surface to spread material dispensed via the nozzle.

2. The combination of claim 1 wherein the spreader surface has the form of a blade or spatula surface attached to the dispenser.

3. The combination of claim 2 wherein the spreader surface is proximate the nozzle.

4. The combination of claim 1 wherein the spreader has the form of a flap or blade, located at a nozzle outlet from which the material is dispensed, the flap or blade being flexible.

5. The combination of claim 1 including said dispenser carrying the nozzle, and inserting dispensable edible material in the dispenser to be spread by the spreader.

7. The combination of claim 1 wherein the nozzle has a fitting to attach to the dispenser.

8. The combination of claim 7 wherein the fitting comprises threads.

10. The combination of claim 1 wherein the nozzle comprises a wide, narrow flange with a slit from which to permit the flow of flowable material.

14. The combination of claim 1 wherein the nozzle has an undulated shape to produce a flowable material with a wavy texture.

23. The combination of claim 1 wherein the spreader is angled so as not to engage the layered spread material as the material is dispensed through the nozzle.

26. The combination of claim 1 including a cap fitting endwise over the nozzle and over the spreader surface.

27. The combination of claim 26 wherein the cap has an interior configuration to conform to the nozzle and a nozzle outlet and to the spreader surface.

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29. A spreader, comprising:

a container, having a closed end and an open end, capable of holding a spreadable food item; and

a nozzle, mounted at the open end of the container, and having an opening in fluid communication with the open end of the container such that the spreadable food item can flow through the opening of the nozzle.

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33. The spreader of claim 31, wherein the detachable handle is mounted on the container along the exterior of the container generally flush with the exterior of the container.

32. The spreader, comprising:

a container, having a base and a lid opposite the base, the container capable of holding a spreadable food item;

a detachable handle mounted on the container;

a plunger, adapted to engage the detachable handle such that when the detachable handle is depressed, the plunger exerts pressure on the spreadable food item in the container; and

a dispenser nozzle, mounted on the exterior of the container proximate to the base of the container, in fluid communication with the interior of the container such that the spreadable food item may be forced through the dispenser nozzle.

34. The spreader of claim 32, wherein the detachable handle is mounted on the container at the lid in engagement with the plunger.

35. The spreader of claim 32, wherein the dispenser nozzle is in a first upright position, such as for storage.

36. The spreader of claim 32, wherein, the dispenser nozzle is in a second position, generally perpendicular to the container for dispensing the food item.

37. A spreader, comprising:

a container;

a bag, disposed within the container for holding a food item; and

a nozzle, mounted at an open end of the container.

38. The spreader of claim 37, further comprising a threaded end disposed at the open end of the container.

39. The spreader of claim 37, wherein the nozzle further comprises a thread for engaging the threaded end of the container.

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