Abstract: A dispenser for storing and dispensing dry foodstuffs includes a hopper and a free flow ball-type dispensing mechanism. The hopper chamber is configured for store shelf use having planar front and side panels. An exit orifice is formed in a lower portion of the hopper and most preferably at a lower front portion. The dispensing mechanism is positioned over the exit orifice and is selectively operable to regulate the dispensation of foodstuffs to the consumer. The dispensing mechanism is characterized by a covering housing and an internal gate mechanism. The covering housing includes a generally semi-spherical portion with an opening therethrough and an anchoring flange. The covering housing is secured over the hopper exit orifice such that foodstuffs move downwardly from the hopper chamber under gravity, through the exit orifice and into the interior of the semi-spherical portion of the covering housing.

Abstract: An endless edge trim, which can be snapped onto and secured to a peripheral edge of an article, being fabricated from a longitudinally extending extruded profile having a uniform cross section, with opposite ends of the profile being secured together, preferably by a sonic welded gusset. The endless edge trim includes a longitudinally extending body member having a predetermined length, the body member having a vertical body portion, a top flange portion, and a bottom flange portion. The top and bottom flange portions are spaced apart a predetermined distance to provide a tension therebetween for locking the endless edge trim on the peripheral edge of the article. The endless edge trim has a hoop, ring or oval configuration, where notches can be formed therein to provide for a rectangular frame shaped configuration.