Patent ID: 6494350
Filing Date: 2002-12-17
Classification: G01F

Abstract:
A container for pre-measuring an amount of fluid to be poured from said container, said container movable between a first storage position in which the container is substantially upright to a second pouring position in which the container is substantially horizontal, said container comprising:a) a storage chamber for receiving and storing a volume of fluid, said storage chamber having a top portion, at least one side wall, and a bottom, said bottom having an opening therein; and b) a measuring chamber for measuring a specific volume of fluid to be dispensed from said container, said measuring chamber having at least a top and a bottom and at least one side wall, said measuring chamber being separate from said storage chamber but in fluid communication with said storage chamber via the opening through which fluid exits said storage chamber; c) at least one outer container side wall and at least one outer container bottom wall; d) a container top opening located adjacent the top portion of the storage chamber; e) a first fluid channel, said fluid channel extending along said storage chamber side wall from a single spout opening to the measuring chamber; f) a first draw feature formed in at least one of the outer container side walls, said draw feature extending inwardly from said outer container side wall so as to define a separation between said storage chamber and said measuring chamber; and g) wherein said container is formed of a single piece of integrally molded material.