Patent ID: 6321949
Filing Date: 2001-11-27
Classification: B65D,G01F

Abstract:
An internal measuring and distribution system comprising:a container for holding a granular material;a horizontal platform within the container extending to the inside edges of the container and elevated above the bottom of the container so as to define a predetermined volume beneath the platform, the platform further being perforated with a plurality of cavities to permit the filtration by gravity of a predetermined quantity of the granular material into the predetermined volume when the container is in an upright position;each cavity being formed with angled bevels, for preventing the granular material from seeping back into the portion of the container above the platform when the container is tilted;an opening with a moveable lid in a side of the container beneath the platform for dispensing the granular material when the container is tilted;whereby, when the container is tilted by 90 degrees and the lid is then moved into an open position, the predetermined quantity of granular material is dispensed through the opening.