US 7,037,094 B1 · Foodspread applicator

Abstract

A foodspread applicator that stores, measures, and applies foodspreads of the present invention preferably includes a main body having a front end and a rear end, a body tip attached to the front end of the main body, and a rear body attached to the rear end of the main body. The main body is suitable for receiving a foodspread therein. At least one outlet is preferably defined in the body tip through which the foodspread may be extruded. The rear body has a rear body longitudinal axis that is substantially parallel to a main body longitudinal axis of the main body. A plunger is movably located within the main body and the rear body for forcing the foodspread from the main body through the at least one outlet. A lever is longitudinally, pivotably attached to the rear body, the lever having a range of motion defined by the front end and the rear end of the rear body. The lever has a resting position within the range of motion at an angle less than 45 degrees from the rear body longitudinal axis. A power transmission mechanism mechanically communicates manual input from the lever to the plunger.

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Dependent claims

A foodspread applicator that stores, measures, and applies mainly foodspreads, said applicator comprising:

(a) a main body suitable for receiving a foodspread therein, said main body having a main body longitudinal axis, said main body having a rear end and a front end;
(b) a rear body attached to said rear end of said main body, said rear body having a rear body longitudinal axis parallel to said main body longitudinal axis;
(c) a body tip removably attachable to said front end of said main body;
(d) at least one outlet defined in said body tip;
(e) a plunger movably located entirely within said main body and said rear body;
(f) a lever pivotably attached at an acute angle to said rear body longitudinal axis;
and
(g) a power transmission mechanism that mechanically communicates manual input from said lever to said plunger.

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A foodspread applicator that stores, measures, and applies foodspreads, said applicator comprising:

(a) a main body suitable for receiving a foodspread therein, said main body having a main body longitudinal axis, said main body having a main body front end and a main body rear end;
(b) a body tip attachable to said main body front end;
(c) at least one outlet defined in said body tip;
(d) a rear body attachable to said main body rear end, said rear body having a rear body longitudinal axis substantially parallel to said main body longitudinal axis, said rear body having a rear body front end and a rear body rear end;
(e) a plunger movably located entirely within said main body and said rear body;
(f) a lever longitudinally, pivotably attached to said rear body, said lever having a range of motion defined by said rear body front end and said rear body rear end, said lever having a resting position within said range of motion at an angle less than 45 degrees from said rear body longitudinal axis;
and
(g) a power transmission mechanism that mechanically communicates manual input from said lever to said plunger.

5 more elements

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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