US 12,169,140 B1
Compostable scoop and method of making same
Peter Vesz, West Palm Beach, FL (US)
Assigned to Compostable, LLC, West Palm Beach, FL (US)
Filed by Compostable, LLC, West Palm Beach, FL (US)
Filed on Mar. 15, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/606,007.
Int. Cl. G01F 19/00 (2006.01); D21J 1/02 (2006.01); D21J 1/06 (2006.01); D21J 1/16 (2006.01); D21J 3/00 (2006.01)
CPC G01F 19/002 (2013.01) 18 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A compostable scoop comprising:
a) a first form comprising a cup shaped element configured for scooping a powder, the cup-shaped element coupled to a handle element configured for holding by hand, the handle element having a channel on a top of the handle element and a ridge on a bottom of the handle element for structural rigidity, as well as two ridges on the top of the handle element that run the length of the handle element;
b) the first form composed of a compostable composition substantially comprising pulp;
c) a second form congruent with the first form, wherein the second form is shaped and sized to be pressed on top of, and together with, the first form, and wherein when the second form is pressed on top of the first form, there is a void between the top of the first form and a bottom of the second form;
d) the second form composed of the compostable composition substantially comprising pulp; and
e) an adhesive layer deposited between the first form and the second form, wherein the adhesive layer covers substantially a top surface of the first form, excluding the void, and covers a portion of the bottom surface of the second form, and wherein the adhesive layer holds the first and second forms securely together.