Scoop having a parking anchor for measuring and dispensing powdered or granular material
US8215167B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F19/002
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A scoop for measuring and dispensing powdered or granular material has at least one projection, such as a fin, multiple intersecting fins, or a spike, which enable the scoop to be “parked” in the surface of a powdered or granular food product without the handle of the scoop coming in contact with the product. The projection is preferably molded unitary with the scoop and handle. Unless the container is vigorously shaken, dropped, or subjected to extreme accelerative or decelerative forces, the scoop will remain in its parked position until the container is reopened for a further dispensing of the powdered or granular food product. The scoop may be packaged as an assembly in combination with a discardable floating scoop retainer disk, that is placed on the surface of the granular or powdered product, and prevents the scoop from sinking below the surface during shipping and handling.
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