Patent ID: 8540119
Filing Date: 2013-09-24
Classification: A47F,G07F

Abstract:
1. A device for dispensing granular foodstuff, the device comprising: a container which at an end of the container has a dispensing opening through which granular foodstuff can leave the container, the container having an inside that is provided with at least one guide for the granular foodstuff, wherein the container is arranged so as to be rotatable about a longitudinal axis (L) of the container, the longitudinal axis being inclined relative to the horizontal plane by an angle in the range of 3°-80°, and in that said at least one guide is fixed in relation to the container and comprises a plurality of elevations on an inner wall surface of the container, the elevations extending essentially in a direction of the longitudinal axis of the container and dividing an area around the dispensing opening into at least two compartments that are separated from each other, and where the container has a collar in the area around the dispensing opening, the collar extending radially inwards towards the longitudinal axis of the container and said elevations are arranged in the container such that the granular foodstuff is guided in a direction towards the dispensing opening when the container rotates about the longitudinal axis (L) but remains at rest when the container is at a standstill.