Patent ID: 9591943
Date: 2017-03-14
CPC Classifications: A47J

Claim:
1. A cartridge adapted for use in an automated dispenser, for containing at least one item selected from the group of items comprising spices, herbs, teas, condiments, powdered beverages and ground coffees, said cartridge comprising: (i) an upper storage chamber and a lower dispensing chamber; and (ii) a slidable member having at least one hollow cavity or slot calibrated to hold a known amount of said at least one item, situated at the base of said lower dispensing chamber, the slidable member having a spring biased to maintain the slidable member in a closed position, capable of being slidably actuated by a dispensing means which when so actuated allows dispensation of said known amount of said at least one item contained in said cartridge from said at least one hollow cavity or slot from said cartridge, wherein said slidable member comprises an inclined plane accessible by the dispensing means; and wherein the cartridge comprises a port on the bottom of said lower dispensing chamber, through which the inclined plane of the slidable member is accessible to the dispensing means.