Combination bag closure and scoop apparatus
US5738444A · kind A · utility
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15Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D33/1675
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combination bag closure and scoop is disclosed for use with flat closing bags, such as for dog kibble or coffee. The combined closure and scoop has a long, split handle attached to a cup for scooping out the contents of the bag. The split handle is used to seal the top of the bag after use by clamping around opposite sides of the bag. One side of the split handle is provided with a J-shaped portion on its distal end and the other side is provided with a flattened portion. The J-shaped and flattened portions are fastened together by slidable engagement to releasably close the bag after each use.
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