Stackable spice container assembly having a removable accessory

Abstract

Provided is a multiple-function, stackable spice container having one or more containers that are configured to be stacked, where the containers are attached through complementary threaded portions. The apparatus also includes a removable accessory, configured to removably engage the complementary threaded portions. An apparatus may alternatively utilize one or more containers and an attaching structure for coupling the container and an accessory, configured to removably engage one of the containers at the attaching structure.

1 . An apparatus for providing a multiple-function, stackable spice container, comprising: 
 at least one container, configured to be stacked, the at least one container having at least one side wall, a bottom wall, and an attaching structure configured to receive at least one other container; and    an accessory, configured to removably engage one of the at least one container at the attaching structure.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the attaching structure comprises: 
 a first engagement section having at least one internally directed protrusion;    wherein the at least one container comprises at least one slot, configured in the at least one side wall adjacent the bottom wall; and    wherein the at least one slot is configured to receive the at least one protrusion in a rotationally actuated frictional engagement.    
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the attaching structure further comprises: 
 a second engagement section having an internally threaded portion;    wherein the at least one container comprises a complementary externally threaded portion formed in the at least one side wall adjacent an open end; and    wherein the complementary externally threaded portion is configured to receive the internally threaded portion.    
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the attaching structure further comprises: 
 a second engagement section having at least one internally directed protrusion;    wherein the at least one container comprises at least one slot, configured in the at least one side wall adjacent an open end; and    wherein the at least one slot is configured to receive the at least one protrusion in a rotationally actuated frictional engagement.    
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the accessory further comprises at least one slot, configured in a side wall; and 
 wherein the at least one slot is configured to receive the at least one protrusion in a rotationally actuated frictional engagement.    
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one container is generally cylindrical.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the accessory comprises an illumination device.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the accessory comprises a hanger, configured to removably attach the at least one container to a structure for convenient storage.  
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the accessory further comprises a means for manipulating food during the cooking process.  
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the means for manipulating comprises a fork.  
   
   
       11 . An apparatus for providing a multiple-function, stackable spice container, comprising: 
 a plurality of containers, configured to be stacked, each of the plurality of containers having at least one side wall, a bottom wall, and a plurality of complementary threaded portions; and    a removable accessory, configured to removably engage one of the plurality of complementary threaded portions.    
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of complementary threaded portions comprises: 
 an inside threaded portion configured at the open end of each of the plurality of containers;    an outside threaded portion configured at the closed end of each of the plurality of containers; and    wherein the inside threaded portion of a first container is configured to receive the outside threaded portion of a second container.    
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of complementary threaded portions are formed in the at least one side wall of each of the plurality of containers.  
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of complementary threaded portions are formed independently and attached to each of the plurality of containers.  
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the removable accessory comprises a hook for hanging the plurality of containers.  
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the removable accessory comprises a portable illuminating device.  
   
   
       17 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the removable accessory comprises a grill cooking implement.  
   
   
       18 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the grill cooking implement comprises a spatula.  
   
   
       19 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the grill cooking implement comprises a fork.  
   
   
       20 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the grill cooking implement comprises a pair of tongs.