Abstract

A compostable scoop for use with a powder-like substance includes a first form including a cup shaped element configured for scooping a powder-like material, the cup-shaped element coupled to a handle element configured for holding by hand, the handle element having a channel on its top and a ridge on its bottom for structural rigidity, the first form composed of a compostable composition substantially including pulp, 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, the second form composed of the compostable composition substantially including pulp, and an adhesive layer deposited between the first form and the second form, wherein the adhesive layer holds the first and second forms securely together.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 19/00 - Calibrated capacity measures for fluids or fluent solid material, e.g. measuring cups
• D21J 1/02 - Cutting, e.g. using wet saws
• D21J 1/06 - Drying
• D21J 1/16 - Special fibreboard
• D21J 3/00 - Manufacture of articles by pressing wet fibre pulp, or papier-mâché, between moulds