E.E.Z.Z. seasoning shaker
Embodiment of seasoning shaker to contain four seasoning compartments for user to store and disperse four different desired seasonings in cooking and eating for both indoor and outdoor cooking use by user. Said seasoning shaker has foam padded finger grip hole and rotating lid to allow easy adjustment for desired seasoning to be applied, and also has storage cap that keeps seasonings fresh and moisture free. Seasoning shaker also comes with peel and stick labels for user to identify seasonings put in each different compartment.
This application claims the benefit of provisional application Ser. No. 61/067,637 filed Mar. 3, 2008 by the present inventor.
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BACKGROUND1. Field of Invention
This invention relates to seasoning dispensers or shakers
2. Prior Art
To present day, seasoning of food and cooking processes have mainly encompassed use of one shaker for each different seasoning used to season food. Applicant has seen salt and pepper shakers that are one body but never more than two seasonings being in one body shaker or seasoning dispenser. Applicant has designed a seasoning shaker that has four separate compartments and a perforated lid that is perforated ¼ of diameter which enables user to dial up to four different seasonings contained in one shaker body. Shaker also comes with cap to cover shaker to keep all seasonings fresh and moisture free. Shaker also has hand grip center body for firm grip of shaker body while dispensing seasoning.
SUMMARYIn accordance with one embodiment the applicant has designed an easy to use seasoning shaker that is divided into four equal compartments allowing user to fill the shaker with four seasonings of users choice and replace cap and then user can dial top cap to desired seasoning chosen and dispense onto food or vegetables. The shaker has a hand grip design in middle of body for allowing user to maintain a firm grip on shaker when being used, and a cap to cover cap dispenser to keep seasoning fresh when not in use.
- 10. compartment 1
- 12. compartment 2
- 14. compartment 3
- 16. compartment 4
- 18. threaded lip on top of shaker body
- 20 finger grip design on middle body area of shaker body
- 22 top cap cover for seasoning shaker when not in use
- 24. adjustable top cover rotating overlay
- 26. threaded lower cap cover
- 28. 16 label strips just peel and stick
One embodiment is illustrated in
Operation of embodiment described above is quite simple to use. once you have shaker take off cap or top cover and unscrew second lid opening up body of shaker. pour four desired seasonings into four separate compartments and replace screw on lid. adjust lid by rotating top lid by using tab provided to turn. once desired seasoning is correctly positioned simply disperse seasoning by shaking shaker. Once seasoning is complete replace cover cap for storage.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION FIG. 1-4One embodiment is shown in
Operation of this embodiment is very simple as first you take off dispense cap and fill each of the four equally divided compartments with four different seasonings of users choice, and then replace dispense cap. Dial the top overlay portion or rotating overlay to desired seasoning chose by user and then shake shaker to dispense. Whenever a different seasoning is desired simply dial overlay to next desired seasoning and shake to use. Once seasoning has been applied simply place on storage cap to keep seasoning fresh and moisture free and stow away.
AdvantagesFrom detailed description provided above it should be evident to reader that several advantages to this embodiment are clear.
(a) Whether user is at the table, at the stove, or cooking outside on grill seasoning shaker makes cooking and seasoning easy for user as only one shaker is required as four different seasonings are available for use in one shaker.
(b) Foam covered finger grip middle body of shaker makes use less careless and easier to handle.
(c) Overall size is large enough to hold seasoning amounts to last user longer periods between refills.
(d) Cap for storage use keeps seasoning fresh and moisture free.
(e) lid having rotating upper lid with tab allows user easier adjustments to desired seasoning.
(f) Seasoning shaker is dishwasher safe and easy to clean.
(g) labels provided allow user to label different seasonings on top body of shaker for easy read of desired seasoning.
CONCLUSION, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPEEmbodiment reveals advantages to user as for cooking indoor or out user need only have embodiment described to season foods with up to four different seasonings, thus eliminating having to carry many different shakers or containers with them when cooking or eating. Applicant suggest shaker to be 7½ inches tall and 3½ inches wide at upper and lower body and 2½ inches in finger grip middle body holding area. Applicant also suggest that shaker be made of clear plastic so user can visually see seasoning as well as levels for easier use by user. Shakers can come in many different sizes and be made of various materials as well as come in color. Shakers could also be divided into more or less different compartment areas for seasonings to be stored, applicant suggest that four is sufficient to allow for adequate amounts of seasoning to be stored for extended use before refill is required. Shakers could also be designed with or without foam padding or finger grip design. Applicant was trying to design best possible shaker for ease of use by user and to provide sealed storage for seasonings to keep them fresh and moisture free. This seasoning shaker provides time saving effort for user as user need only grab one shaker for all cooking and eating needs for seasoning cooked or uncooked food.
Claims
1. In a seasoning shaker or dispenser containing of four separate compartments for four different seasonings to be inserted for seasoning of cooked or uncooked food. Said seasoning shaker
2. Embodiment containing cap for not in use storage.
3. Embodiment to contain rotating top lid with tab and disperse seasoning holes cut in ¼ of lid area for dispersing seasoning.
4. embodiment also containing foam padded finger grip center body for holding said shaker.
5. A clear plastic cylindrically shaped container used to hold seasonings for food preparation that has four equally divided compartments inside of container called seasoning shaker with a lid that rotates to desired seasoning chosen to dispense seasoning there from and a cover for seasoning shaker to help keep seasoning fresh when not in use.
6. The seasoning shaker of claim 5 to also have a hand grip center portion of shaker that is slightly less in diameter than upper and lower body of shaker for ease in grasp and dispense of seasonings.
7. The seasoning shaker of claim 5 to also have four equally divided compartments with which to hold seasonings of choice by user.
8. The seasoning shaker of claim 5 to also come with a label strip of 15 separate labels that user can label desired seasonings when shaker is prepared for use.
9. The seasoning shaker of claim 5 to also have an adjustable rotating lid so user can turn lid to dispense chosen seasoning from shaker.
10. The seasoning shaker of claim 5 to also have a snap on cover for lid when seasoning is not in use to keep seasoning fresh.
11. The seasoning shaker of claim 5 to be about 7″ in height and 3″ in diameter except for center portion or grip area where shaker is 2″ in diameter and 4″ in length.
Type: Application
Filed: Apr 16, 2008
Publication Date: Sep 3, 2009
Inventor: Brad A. Watson (Monahans, TX)
Application Number: 12/082,952
International Classification: A47G 19/00 (20060101);