Patent ID: 6926214
Filing Date: 2005-08-09
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
1. A condiment grinder, comprising: a first chamber for holding a first condiment to be ground; a second chamber from the first chamber for holding a second condiment to be ground; first and second shear blocks being positioned at least proximate each of the first and second chambers respectively; a first rasp positioned proximate the first shear block and a second rasp positioned proximate the second shear block, each of the first and second rasps having a top region, and shearing edges operatively spaced from said shear block defining a respective discharge gap and for grinding a condiment between each rasp and the corresponding shear block and discharging the ground condiment through the discharge; a movable handle engageable with the top region of one of the first and second rasps for moving the rasp and the shearing edges of the rasp with respect to the shearing block to grind the condiment; a biasing member engageable with each rasp for returning the rasp to a resting position following actuation; and said handle being coupled to said chambers to be selectively moved between a first position wherein the handle can activate the first rasp and a second position wherein the handle can activate the second rasp, whereby the rasps can be selectively actuated for grinding the condiment in the desired chamber.