Foodstuff dispensing apparatus

Abstract

A foodstuff dispensing apparatus comprises a main body divided into a storage portion and a dispensing portion. The dispensing portion is in fluid communication with the storage portion and the dispensing portion has an opening from which a user may pick a desired amount of foodstuff. Said dispensing portion is provided with a self-closing lid and fitted with a liner.

1 . Foodstuff dispensing apparatus, comprising a main body divided into a storage portion and a dispensing portion, wherein the dispensing portion is in fluid communication with the storage portion, wherein the dispensing portion has an opening from which a user may pick a desired amount of foodstuff and wherein the dispensing portion is provided with a self-closing lid , wherein a liner fitted in the dispensing portion. 
   
   
       2 . The foodstuff dispensing apparatus according to  claim 1 , further comprising a top liner fitted in the storage portion. 
   
   
       3 . The foodstuff dispensing apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein a single liner is fitted in both the dispensing portion and the storage portion. 
   
   
       4 . The foodstuff dispensing apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein multiple liners are fitting inside the main body to allow separate dispensing of multiple varieties of foodstuff from one main body. 
   
   
       5 . The foodstuff dispensing apparatus according to  claim 1 , further comprising a detachable front, allowing easy access to the liner. 
   
   
       6 . Apparatus according to  claim 5 , wherein the detachable front has means suitable for retaining the liner. 
   
   
       7 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the self-closing lid and the main body are provided with means for mutual repulsion. 
   
   
       8 . Apparatus according to  claim 7 , wherein the means for mutual repulsion are magnets, mutually positioned so that they face each other with the same magnetic pole. 
   
   
       9 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the detachable front, is hinged to the main body. 
   
   
       10 . Apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the main body has means for stacking or grouping multiple apparatuses. 
   
   
       11 . Liner, suitable for the dispensing portion or the storage portion according to  claim 1 . 
   
   
       12 . Liner, suitable for the dispensing portion and the storage portion according to  claim 1 . 
   
   
       13 . Liner according to  claim 12 , wherein said liners are stackable.