US20140131384A1 - Personal Cereal Dispenser - Google Patents

Abstract

A cereal dispenser includes a base, a container, and an actuation mechanism. The base supports the dispenser, provides a cradle for receiving a food receptacle, and a trigger for interacting with the actuation mechanism. The container includes a lateral surface formed around an interior volume and a dispensing mechanism with a chute, an outlet, and a portioning mechanism. The dispensing mechanism is activated by the trigger by means of the actuation mechanism. The dispensing mechanism allows cereal to flow from the interior volume, through the chute, and out of the outlet. The portioning mechanism controls how much cereal is dispensed each time the trigger is engaged, ensuring a consistent volume of cereal deposited in the food receptacle. The amount of cereal in the container is indicated by measurement markings on a transparent section of the lateral surface.

Description

• The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 61/725,321 filed on Nov. 12, 2012.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
• The present invention relates generally to a dry food personal apparatus. Specifically, the present invention is a personal apparatus that stores and dispenses cereal into a bowl at the user's direction. The present invention includes a container that dispenses cereal through a dispensing mechanism before depositing the dispensed cereal into a food receptacle.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
• Cereal is a healthy and popular option of breakfast food. Many brands and types of cereal are available in non re-sealable bags that make it difficult to maintain freshness of the cereal. Freshness is highly important as cereal easily becomes stale and unappealing to consume. Because cereal is often consumed with milk, the cereal can quickly become soggy if not consumed within a short time period once in milk or unappealing to consume as well if too large a quantity is poured with the milk. Additionally, once the cereal has been poured in larger amounts than really wanted by the consumer, the remaining becomes waste, disposing both, milk and cereal. The present invention seeks to address the aforementioned issues of maintaining cereal freshness, avoiding sogginess with cereal poured with milk and also avoiding cereal disposal by serving the appropriate portion.
• The present invention is a personal apparatus featuring a container that both stores cereal and maintains the freshness of the cereal. The personal apparatus is capable of dispensing the cereal within the container at the direction of the user. The present invention features a container that is capable of storing cereal and sealing it from the exterior environment. The container is attached to a base that holds the container and a receptacle such as a bowl in place. A chute is used to deposit the cereal into a food receptacle after it has been dispensed from the container. The dispensing mechanism is activated by the user engaging a trigger present on the base of the personal apparatus. The cereal is dispensed every time the trigger is engaged in, letting a portion of cereal slide down towards the bowl. Additional cereal may be added to the container by opening a sealing lid on the top surface of the container.
• The container of the present invention is capable of storing cereal while simultaneously maintaining the cereal's freshness by sealing it from the exterior environment. Additionally, the dispensing mechanism allows the user to control the amount of cereal that is dispensed into his or her bowl. This allows soggy cereal to be avoided as cereal may be dispensed in smaller amounts.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
• FIG. 1 is a front view of the present invention.
• FIG. 2 is a rear view of the present invention.
• FIG. 3 is a left view of the present invention.
• FIG. 4 is a right view of the present invention.
• FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the present invention, with the bowl omitted for ease of disclosure.
• FIG. 6A is a perspective view of the dispensing mechanism of the present invention, with the rest of the container and base omitted for ease of disclosure.
• FIG. 6B is a cutaway perspective view of the dispensing mechanism and chute of the present invention, with the rest of the container and base omitted for ease of disclosure.
• FIG. 7 is a diagram representing the electrical and electronic connections of the present invention.
• FIG. 8 is a diagram representing the engagement of the trigger and actuation mechanism to other components of the present invention.
DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION
• All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
• The present invention is a personal food dispensing apparatus, specifically created to enhance the breakfast experience of pouring cereals. While the term cereal is used through this application, any type of similar granular foodstuff or even liquid can be used with the present invention. The present invention comprises a base1, acontainer2, and anactuation mechanism3, with thecontainer2 being connected atop the base1. The base1 comprises acradle11, anindent12, and atrigger13, while thecontainer2 comprises aninterior volume21, alateral surface22, alid23, and adispensing mechanism24. Thedispensing mechanism24 is positioned below theinterior volume21, allowing cereal stored in theinterior volume21 to be dispensed, preferably into awaiting food receptacle4 such as a cereal bowl. Thedispensing mechanism24 is utilized by engaging thetrigger13, which is operatively coupled to thedispensing mechanism24 as shown inFIG. 8.
• The base1, visible inFIG. 1-FIG.5, serves as a support for thecontainer2 in addition to providing a partial enclosure for securing thefood receptacle4. The partial enclosure is provided by thecradle11, which comprises acentral section111, afirst arm112, and asecond arm113 as pictured inFIG. 5. Thefirst arm112 is adjacently connected to one side of thecentral section111, while thesecond arm113 is adjacently connected to a second side of thecentral section111 opposite thefirst arm112. Depicted inFIG. 1,FIG. 3, andFIG. 4, a receiving area is formed between thecentral section111, thefirst arm112, and thesecond arm113, intended for thefood receptacle4. Subsequently, thefood receptacle4 is positioned adjacent to thecentral section111 and between thefirst arm112 and thesecond arm113. Thefirst arm112 and thesecond arm113 are preferably curved to better match the hemispherical contour of the commonly used cereal bowl. Theindent12 is positioned on the side of the base1, adjacent to the first leg opposite thecentral section111. In the preferred embodiment asingle indent12 is provided for right-handed users, but in other embodiments theindent12 can be positioned for left-handed users, and potentially twoindents12 can be provided as part of a “one size fits all” solution. Theindent12 forms an ergonomic recess in the base1, and makes activating thetrigger13 easier and more comfortable for a user. Thetrigger13 is positioned adjacent to theindent12 and, by means of theactuation mechanism3, allows thedispensing mechanism24 of thecontainer2 to be activated. In alternative embodiments where twoindents12 are provided, asecond trigger13 can also be provided, with onetrigger13 for eachindent12.
• Thecontainer2, visible inFIG. 1-FIG.5, is used to store the cereal as well as dispense the cereal upon request. Theinterior volume21, which is delineated by thelateral surface22, serves to store the cereal. Theinterior volume21 can be accessed and refilled through a top opening. During regular use, theinterior volume21 is covered by thelid23, which is positioned atop theinterior volume21 opposite the base1. In order to make thelid23 easy to open and close, thelid23 is hingedly connected to a top edge of thelateral surface22. As a result, gaining access to theinterior volume21 is a simple as flipping thelid23 open. Providing an exit for the cereal stored within theinterior volume21 is thedispensing mechanism24. Thedispensing mechanism24 comprises achute241 and anoutlet242. Thechute241 provides a pathway for cereal, terminating at theoutlet242. Preferably, thechute241 is inclined, i.e. diagonal, in reference to thecontainer2. Providing aninclined chute241 minimizes normal force and the resulting friction, such that cereal is better able to slide and less likely to become stuck in thechute241. Theoutlet242 is positioned below theinterior volume21 and above the cereal bowl, such that the force of gravity is sufficient to draw cereal from theinterior volume21 through thechute241 and exiting theoutlet242. In this manner thechute241 provides fluid communication between theinterior volume21 and theoutlet242, useful not only for dispensing of cereals but a number of other foodstuffs and even liquids. Potentially, in order to prevent cereal from being poured when the present invention is not in use, thedispensing mechanism24 can comprise an outlet cover, useful to prevent insects or debris from entering the interior volume through the outlet. This outlet cover, which is preferably removable and made from a soft plastic, rubber, or similar material, is selectively positioned over theoutlet242, in either a closed configuration or an open configuration. In the open configuration, the outlet cover does not block cereal from flowing through theoutlet242, allowing the present invention to be used to dispense cereal. In the closed configuration, the outlet cover closes off theoutlet242 for when the present invention is not being actively used. To ensure that the cereal does not get stuck in theinterior volume21, the floor of thecontainer2 is funnel-shaped, ensuring that cereal continues to fall towards thechute241 rather than clumping and becoming stuck on the sides of the floor adjacent to thechute241.
• In the preferred embodiment, thedispensing mechanism24 further comprises aportioning mechanism244. Theportioning mechanism244 is used to control how much cereal is poured each time thedispensing mechanism24 is activated by thetrigger13. By means of the dispensing mechanism24 a user of the present invention can ensure the same amount of cereal is poured each time, providing an element of consistency. Theportioning mechanism244 ensures that the ideal amount of cereal is poured, which can be beneficial when mixing the cereal with other ingredients such as milk. By knowing how much cereal has been poured, a corresponding amount of milk can be added to the cereal bowl to ensure a user's ideal ratio of milk to cereal and avoiding soggy cereal. Theportioning mechanism244 also assists in people are tracking calories for health purposes, as the serving dispensed each time will be the same and thus nutritional information can easily be calculated for the given portion size.
• Different embodiments of the present invention can implement theportioning mechanism244 in different ways. For example, in the preferred embodiment theportioning mechanism244 is provided by means of awheel2441 which is axially aligned with thechute241. The wheel comprises a well2442, the outside of which is defined by anannular wall2443 of thewheel2441. The inner section of the well2442 is bisected by aninterior wall2444 which is connected to theannular wall2443 across thewheel2441. Theinterior wall2444 forms a first section and second section in thewell2442. The bottom of the well2442 is open, such that cereal can pass through the well2442 unless a barrier is provided. Corresponding to the well, thechute241 comprises afirst barrier plate2445 that is positioned below thewell2442. This allows cereal to accumulate in thewell2442, but prevents the cereal from falling through thechute241 due to thefirst barrier plate2445. Asecond barrier plate2446 is positioned above opposite thefirst barrier plate2445, on the other side of theinterior wall2444. Thesecond barrier plate2446 is positioned above thewheel2441, where it prevents cereal from falling into the well2442 during the subsequently described dispensing process. Essentially, thefirst barrier plate2445 is positioned below the first section of the well2442 while thesecond barrier plate2446 is positioned above the second section of thewell2442. When thetrigger13 is engaged, theactuation mechanism3 rotates the wheel 180 degrees. As thewheel2441 rotates, the first section of the well2442 moves out of alignment with thefirst barrier plate2445, allowing the cereal in the first section of the well2442 to fall through the open section of thechute241. Thesecond barrier plate2446 prevents the first section of the well2442 from being refilled while over the open section of thechute241, which would result in an additional and uncontrolled amount of cereal being dispensed. As a result, a consistent amount of cereal equal to the volume of half thewell2442 is dispensed each time thetrigger13 is engaged. Half of the well2442 is emptied and half thewell2442 is refilled with every half rotation of thewheel2441. Thus, thiswheel2441 acts as theportioning mechanism244 in the preferred embodiment, as illustrated inFIG. 6A andFIG. 6B.
• In another embodiment theportioning mechanism244 comprises a spring-loaded valve. This spring-loaded valve traverses perpendicularly through thechute241, forming a barrier that prevents the cereal from flowing towards theoutlet242. Engaging thetrigger13, which is operatively coupled to the spring-loaded valve by theactuation mechanism3, causes the spring-loaded valve to retract, subsequently allowing cereal to flow through thechute241. Once retracted, the spring-loaded valve attempts to return to equilibrium, with the spring-loaded valve traversing back into thechute241. As a result, thechute241 is only temporarily unobstructed until the spring-loaded valve returns to equilibrium, dependent upon the spring constant of the spring-loaded valve. Thanks to the spring constant, the amount of time thechute241 is left open remains the same each time thetrigger13 is activated. Thus the spring-loaded valve acts as theportioning mechanism244 in one embodiment.
• Potentially, a portion adjusting interface is provided for theportioning mechanism244, which allows a user to increase or decrease the amount of cereal poured based on personal preference. For example, returning to the embodiment utilizing a spring-loadedvalve2441 as theportioning mechanism244, the portion adjusting interface allows the equilibrium position of the spring-loadedvalve2441 to be changed. This is accomplished by compressing or extending the spring-loadedvalve2441, which correspondingly increases or decreases the amount of time thechute241 is left open until thevalve2441 returns to the equilibrium position. As the amount of time thechute241 is unobstructed increases or decreases, the amount of cereal dispense also increases or decreases. Thus, the portion adjusting interface provides an element of adaptability to the present invention, as demonstrated described here in conjunction with the embodiment utilizing the spring-loadedvalve2441.
• Thelateral surface22 of thecontainer2 comprises at least onetransparent section221 and a plurality ofmeasurement markings222, both of which are visible inFIG. 3-FIG.5. These components aid a user in quickly identifying the volume of cereal remaining in theinterior volume21. Thetransparent section221 allows a person to see inside thecontainer2, providing a visual indication of the amount of cereal. In order to provide a more accurate estimate of how much cereal remains, the plurality ofmeasurement markings222 are systematically positioned on thetransparent section221, with each of themeasurement markings222 indicating a volume of cereal. For example,measurement markings222 may be provided at quarter-cup, half-cup, or single cup increments. Potentially, themeasurement markings222 may be provided for different unit standards, such as cups and liters. There is also the possibility of providing additionaltransparent sections221, such that the contents of theinterior volume21 are visible from any angle, instead of only being visible from one side of thecontainer2.
• To enhance the cereal dispensing experience, the present invention comprises apower source5, achipset6, and at least one speaker7, as represented inFIG. 7. Thepower source5 andchipset6 are provided to operate the speaker7, with thepower source5 andchipset6 being housed in the base1. Thepower source5 is electrically connected to the speaker7 andchipset6, supplying the necessary energy for their operation. Thechipset6 is electronically connected to the speaker7, allowing thechipset6 to operate the speaker7. The speaker7 itself is housed and mounted within thecontainer2. In order to allow sound from the speaker7 to exit thecontainer2, thelateral surface22 comprises at least onegrated section223 which the speaker7 is positioned adjacent to. The speaker7 enhances the cereal dispensing experience by playing a song, message, or any other pleasing aural clip. Such noises are especially enjoyed by children, as it appeals to their sense of sound. The speaker7 is actuated, along with thedispensing mechanism24, by thetrigger13. Resultantly, the speaker7 is only active during the dispensing process, remaining quiet when the present invention is not in use. Potentially, additionalgrated sections223 and speakers7 could be provided to increase the volume of sounds produced, positioned opposite each other around thelateral surface22.
• Potentially, adisplay screen8 can be mounted onto the front face of thelateral surface22 of thecontainer2, above thecentral section111 of the base1, which is also represented inFIG. 7. Similar to the speaker7, thedisplay screen8 is electrically connected to thepower source5 and electronically connected to thechipset6. Thedisplay screen8 can simply be used to provide information, such as date, time, or even the amount of cereal left in thecontainer2, as measured by a weight sensor. An interface can also be provided for thedisplay screen8, either through a physical interface mounted on the base1 adjacent to thedisplay screen8 or by making the display screen8 a capacitive touch screen. The interface can be used to control other components of the present invention, such as changing the music played by the speaker7.
• Different embodiments of the present invention can utilize different variants of the describedactuation mechanism3. For example, in one embodiment theactuation mechanism3 comprises a transmitter and a receiver, each of which is electrically connected to thepower source5. Engaging thetrigger13 causes the transmitter to send a signal to the receiver. The receiver then activates thedispensing mechanism24 by opening thechute241, whether by opening the outlet cover or retracting the spring-loadedvalve2441, each of which has been described earlier.
• Theactuation mechanism3 does not need to be electrical, and in one embodiment in comprises a lever system. In this embodiment a lever arm connects thetrigger13 with thedispensing mechanism24, such that engaging thetrigger13 causes the lever to pull on thedispensing mechanism24 and open thechute241. In this manner anon-electrical actuation mechanism3 can be provided. Anon-electrical actuation mechanism3 is beneficial compared to anelectrical actuation mechanism3 as it reduces cost, complexity, and power requirements.
• As envisioned by the inventor, the present invention, with one of its principal target audience being children, could potentially be made in versions that will feature the images of cartoon characters, animals, or public figures popular with a young demographic, provided the appropriate licenses can be secured by the manufacturer. Expanding upon the heretofore described components, the present invention may be visually enhanced with aesthetically pleasing markings and accessories oriented towards the aforementioned target demographic. These visual enhancements increase the appeal of the present invention in the eyes of children, for whom a number of themes and designs could be provided. For example, the present invention may be decorated to look like an animal or a character from popular children's media. These enhancements, along with the speaker7, make the present invention more enjoyable for children and increase marketing potential.
• Overall, the present invention provides an entertaining, simple, and effective personal apparatus for dispensing foodstuff such as cereal into an appropriate receptacle, in addition to storing cereal and sealing the cereal from the exterior environment. This allows the cereal to maintain freshness to a greater degree than a non re-sealable plastic bag would allow.
• Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

Claims (18)

What is claimed is:

1. A personal food dispensing apparatus comprises:

a base;

a container;

an actuation mechanism;

the base comprises a cradle, an indent, and a trigger;

the container comprises an interior volume, a lateral surface, a lid, and a dispensing mechanism;

the dispensing mechanism comprises a chute and an outlet;

the container being connected atop the base;

the dispensing mechanism being positioned below the interior volume;

the outlet being positioned above the cradle;

the interior volume being in fluid communication with the outlet through the chute, wherein cereal is dispensed from the container, through the chute, and out of the outlet; and

the trigger being operatively coupled to the dispensing mechanism by the actuation mechanism.

2. The personal food dispensing apparatus as claimed inclaim 1 comprises:

the cradle comprises a central section, a first arm, and a second arm;

the first arm being adjacently connected to the central section;

the second arm being adjacently connected to the central section opposite the first arm;

the indent being positioned adjacent to the first leg opposite the central section; and

the trigger being positioned adjacent to the indent.

3. The personal food dispensing apparatus as claimed inclaim 2 comprises:

a food receptacle;

the food receptacle being positioned adjacent to the central section; and

the food receptacle being positioned between the first arm and the second arm.

4. The personal food dispensing apparatus as claimed inclaim 1 comprises:

the dispensing mechanism further comprises a portioning mechanism, wherein the portioning mechanism controls how much cereal is poured out of the dispensing mechanism.

5. The personal food dispensing apparatus as claimed inclaim 4 comprises:

the portioning mechanism comprises a wheel;

the chute comprises a first barrier plate and a second barrier plate;

the wheel comprises an annular wall, a well, and an interior wall;

the wheel being axially connected interior to the chute;

the well being delineated by the annular wall;

the interior wall bisecting the well;

the interior wall being connected across the well to the annular wall;

the first barrier plate being positioned in the chute below the wheel;

the second barrier plate being positioned in the chute above the wheel;

the first barrier plate being positioned adjacent to the interior wall opposite the second barrier plate; and

the trigger being operatively coupled to the wheel by the actuation mechanism.

6. The personal food dispensing apparatus as claimed inclaim 1 comprises:

the lateral surface comprises an at least one transparent section and a plurality of measurement markings;

the interior volume being delineated by the lateral surface;

the lid being positioned adjacent to the lateral surface opposite the dispensing mechanism; and

the plurality of measurement markings being systematically positioned on the at least one transparent section, wherein the plurality of measurement markings indicate the volume of contents stored in the interior volume.

7. The personal food dispensing apparatus as claimed inclaim 1 comprises:

a power source; and

the power source being housed within the base.

8. The personal food dispensing apparatus as claimed inclaim 7 comprises:

a chipset;

an at least one speaker;

the lateral surface comprises an at least one grated section;

the chipset being electronically connected to the at least one speaker;

the power source being electrically connected to the chipset and the at least one speaker; and

the at least one speaker being housed and mounted within the container adjacent to the at least one grated section.

9. The personal food dispensing apparatus as claimed inclaim 7 comprises:

a chipset;

a display screen;

the chipset being electronically connected to the display screen;

the power source being electrically connected to the chipset and the display screen; and

the display screen being mounted onto the lateral surface.

10. A personal food dispensing apparatus comprises:

a base;

a container;

an actuation mechanism;

a power source;

the base comprises a cradle, an indent, and a trigger;

the container comprises an interior volume, a lateral surface, a lid, and a dispensing mechanism;

the lateral surface comprises an at least one transparent section and a plurality of measurement markings;

the dispensing mechanism comprises a chute, an outlet, and a portioning mechanism, wherein the portioning mechanism controls how much cereal is poured out of the dispensing mechanism;

the container being connected atop the base;

the interior volume being delineated by the lateral surface;

the dispensing mechanism being positioned below the interior volume;

the outlet being positioned above the cradle;

the interior volume being in fluid communication with the outlet through the chute, wherein cereal is dispensed from the container, through the chute, and out of the outlet;

the trigger being operatively coupled to the dispensing mechanism by the actuation mechanism; and

the power source being housed within the base.

11. The personal food dispensing apparatus as claimed inclaim 10 comprises:

a food receptacle;

the cradle comprises a central section, a first arm, and a second arm;

the first arm being adjacently connected to the central section;

the second arm being adjacently connected to the central section opposite the first arm;

the indent being positioned adjacent to the first leg opposite the central section;

the trigger being positioned adjacent to the indent;

the food receptacle being positioned adjacent to the central section; and

the food receptacle being positioned between the first arm and the second arm.

12. The personal food dispensing apparatus as claimed inclaim 10 comprises:

the portioning mechanism comprises a wheel;

the chute comprises a first barrier plate and a second barrier plate;

the wheel comprises an annular wall, a well, and an interior wall;

the wheel being axially connected interior to the chute;

the well being delineated by the annular wall;

the interior wall bisecting the well;

the interior wall being connected across the well to the annular wall;

the first barrier plate being positioned in the chute below the wheel;

the second barrier plate being positioned in the chute above the wheel;

the first barrier plate being positioned adjacent to the interior wall opposite the second barrier plate; and

the trigger being operatively coupled to the wheel by the actuation mechanism.

13. The personal food dispensing apparatus as claimed inclaim 10 comprises:

the lid being positioned adjacent to the lateral surface opposite the dispensing mechanism; and

the plurality of measurement markings being systematically positioned on the at least one transparent section, wherein the plurality of measurement markings indicate the volume of contents stored in the interior volume.

14. The personal food dispensing apparatus as claimed inclaim 10 comprises:

a chipset;

a speaker;

a display screen;

the lateral surface comprises an at least one grated section;

the chipset being electronically connected to the display screen and the speaker;

the power source being electrically connected to the chipset, the speaker, and the display screen;

the speaker being housed and mounted within the container adjacent to the at least one grated section; and

the display screen being mounted onto the lateral surface.

15. A personal food dispensing apparatus comprises:

a base;

a container;

an actuation mechanism;

a power source;

the base comprises a cradle, an indent, and a trigger;

the cradle comprises a central section, a first arm, and a second arm;

the container comprises an interior volume, a lateral surface, a lid, and a dispensing mechanism;

the lateral surface comprises an at least one transparent section and a plurality of measurement markings;

the dispensing mechanism comprises a chute, an outlet, and a portioning mechanism, wherein the portioning mechanism controls how much cereal is poured out of the dispensing mechanism;

the container being connected atop the base;

the interior volume being delineated by the lateral surface;

the dispensing mechanism being positioned below the interior volume;

the first arm being adjacently connected to the central section;

the second arm being adjacently connected to the central section opposite the first arm;

the outlet being positioned above the cradle;

the interior volume being in fluid communication with the outlet through the chute, wherein cereal is dispensed from the container, through the chute, and out of the outlet;

the trigger being operatively coupled to the dispensing mechanism by the actuation mechanism;

the power source being housed within the base; and

the plurality of measurement markings being systematically positioned on the at least one transparent section, wherein the plurality of measurement markings indicate the volume of contents stored in the interior volume.

16. The personal food dispensing apparatus as claimed inclaim 15 comprises:

a food receptacle;

the indent being positioned adjacent to the first leg opposite the central section;

the trigger being positioned adjacent to the indent;

the food receptacle being positioned adjacent to the central section;

the food receptacle being positioned between the first arm and the second arm; and

the lid being positioned adjacent to the lateral surface opposite the dispensing mechanism.

17. The personal food dispensing apparatus as claimed inclaim 15 comprises:

the portioning mechanism comprises a wheel;

the chute comprises a first barrier plate and a second barrier plate;

the wheel comprises an annular wall, a well, and an interior wall;

the wheel being axially connected interior to the chute;

the well being delineated by the annular wall;

the interior wall bisecting the well;

the interior wall being connected across the well to the annular wall;

the first barrier plate being positioned in the chute below the wheel;

the second barrier plate being positioned in the chute above the wheel;

the first barrier plate being positioned adjacent to the interior wall opposite the second barrier plate; and

the trigger being operatively coupled to the wheel by the actuation mechanism.

18. The personal food dispensing apparatus as claimed inclaim 15 comprises:

a chipset;

a speaker;

a display screen;

the lateral surface comprises an at least one grated section;

the chipset being electronically connected to the display screen and the speaker;

the power source being electrically connected to the chipset, the speaker, and the display screen;

the speaker being housed and mounted within the container adjacent to the at least one grated section; and

the display screen being mounted onto the lateral surface.

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