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Integrated scoop apparatus and method

US6619230B1 · kind B1 · utility

18Cited by
15References
18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 24, 2002
Grant dateSep 16, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 24, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K5/0114
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An integrated scoop apparatus and method, in a container with a circumferential upper edge and a base, includes an integrated raised portion connected to the circumferential upper edge above the circumferential upper edge. An access port is provided in the integrated raised portion and conformed to accommodate a user's hand. In a further aspect of the invention, a support device is connected to the base of the container.

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