US 12,240,655 B2
Lid for dispensing measured powder amounts
Goktug Duman, Miami, FL (US); and Jorge Luis Garcia, Plantation, FL (US)
Filed by Goktug Duman, Miami, FL (US); and Jorge Luis Garcia, Plantation, FL (US)
Filed on Apr. 5, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/296,127.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/331,062, filed on Apr. 14, 2022.
Prior Publication US 2023/0331437 A1, Oct. 19, 2023
Int. Cl. B65D 25/52 (2006.01); B65D 47/26 (2006.01); B65D 47/08 (2006.01); B65D 83/06 (2006.01); G01F 11/24 (2006.01); G01F 11/26 (2006.01)
CPC B65D 25/52 (2013.01) [B65D 47/265 (2013.01)] 13 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A lid assembly for a container, the lid assembly comprising:
a lid portion dimensioned and adapted to seal an opening of the container, the lid portion comprising:
a measuring spout mechanically communicating to a lid of the lid portion, wherein the measuring spout extends away from the container during use; and
an aperture formed in the lid, the aperture fluidly connecting the measuring spout with the container during use; and
a dial portion operatively associable with the lid portion so as to rotate relative the lid portion, the dial portion comprising:
a rotatable arm fixed to and radially extending from a periphery of the dial portion to a center of the lid portion;
a diaphragm mechanically communicating with a distal end of the rotatable arm so as to rotatably move in concert therewith between an open configuration and a closed configuration fluidly disconnecting the aperture with the container during use, wherein the lid is disposed between the diaphragm and the rotatable arm during use; and
a measuring compartment defined by a portion of the measuring spout that protrudes through and beyond the dial portion, wherein the measuring compartment defines a predetermined volume, and wherein the measuring compartment is substantially external relative to the dial portion.