Patent ID: 7708220
Filing Date: 2010-05-04
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
1. A dual condiment grinder comprising: a hollow housing elongated to extend between a base for supporting the grinder uprightly and an opposing top, the top of the housing defining first and second condiment-receiving reservoirs; a filling opening in each reservoir for loading condiment; a lateral opening in each reservoir, each opening extending laterally of the housing; an electric motor within the housing; a battery holder within the housing, the battery holder having contacts for engaging the terminals of batteries received therein; a switch electrically connected to the contacts for selectively supplying power to the motor; a first and second rotary grinding mechanisms for grinding the condiment, each grinding mechanism being disposed in the lateral opening of a respective one of the reservoirs to dispense ground condiment therethrough, and drive means for transmitting torque from the motor to each grinding mechanism.