DRY GOODS FILTERING STORAGE CONTAINER
Patent Number: US 10160570 Grant Date: 2018-12-25 Filing Date: 2014-09-03
Overview
This patent protects a thoughtfully engineered dry-goods storage system that separates and filters crumbs from larger pieces during pouring while maintaining a sealed, user-friendly container. Filed on September 3, 2014 and granted on December 25, 2018, the claims describe a body with removable top and bottom portions, multiple vertically and horizontally divided chambers, and hinged closures that permit controlled dispensing. Inventors based in Amarillo, TX and the applicant based in Amarillo, TX developed features such as horizontal dividers with calibrated apertures, raised lower-chamber regions to entrap fine particles, and interchangeable or variable-divider assemblies that adapt aperture size and shape for different product profiles. The design also incorporates sealing lips and rings to create reliable seals between components and optional ergonomic elements like handles and release clips for modular, detachable chambers. Our firm’s drafting captured both the mechanical detail and the practical variations—interchangeable dividers, sliding plate mechanisms, and multi-chamber arrangements—so the scope supports manufacturing flexibility and clear enforceability.
Key Features
- Calibrated horizontal divider apertures that filter crumbs into lower chambers while retaining larger pieces in upper chambers
- Interchangeable and variable dividers (sliding plates) to customize aperture size and flow characteristics
- Sealing lip/ring interfaces on removable top and bottom for secure closure and modular assembly
- Independent hinged closures and multi-chamber layout for controlled dispensing and labeling
This invention advances household and commercial dry-goods packaging by combining modular storage, precision filtering, and manufacturable sealing features—addressing needs across food storage, retail packaging, and bulk dispensing applications.
Invention Details
Abstract: A dry goods filtering storage container comprising dry goods container comprising a removable top portion, a body portion, a one or more chambers, a height, a width, a depth, a first side, a second side, a front side, a back side, a top, a bottom, a one or more hinged closures and a one or more lid apertures. Said one or more hinged closures are capable of selectively covering said one or more lid apertures. Said one or more chambers comprising a one or more upper chambers and a one or more lower chambers. Said one or more upper chambers are separated by a one or more horizontal dividers. Said one or more horizontal dividers having a plurality of divider apertures. Said dry goods filter storage container holds dry goods of varying sizes. Said one or more chambers being separated by a one or more vertical dividers. Said removable top portion comprises a one or more hinged closures.
Summary of the Invention: A dry goods filtering storage container comprising dry goods container comprising a removable top portion, a body portion, a one or more chambers, a height, a width, a depth, a first side, a second side, a front side, a back side, a top, a bottom, a one or more hinged closures and a one or more lid apertures. Said one or more hinged closures are capable of selectively covering said one or more lid apertures. Said one or more chambers comprising a one or more upper chambers and a one or more lower chambers. Said one or more upper chambers are separated by a one or more horizontal dividers. Said one or more horizontal dividers having a plurality of divider apertures. Said dry goods filter storage container holds dry goods of varying sizes. Said one or more chambers being separated by a one or more vertical dividers. Said removable top portion comprises a one or more hinged closures.
Patent Document
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