Self-supporting or mountable scoop or measuring spoon

Abstract

An improved scoop combination or measuring spoon combination (FIG. 1A) (1) having a handle (2) with a bowl (3) at one end and, at the opposing end, a bracket that removably mounts to a container closure (FIG. 1B) (10). The top of the bracket is covered and substantially angled to support the scoop or measuring spoon combination (1) on a work surface and to catch remnants of material that may fall from the scoop or measuring spoon combination (1) while in the self-supporting position (FIG. 2). Additionally, the bowl (3) of the scoop or measuring spoon may have measurement marks (8), and the top of the bracket may remain open to provide a way for a human to easily cause the scoop or measuring spoon combination (1) to scoop out or measure the ingredients of a container. Thus, several advantages include keeping scoops or measuring spoons from getting lost, getting crusty with granular material that came into contact with a wet surface, and taking up more counter or drawer space.

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