Combined measuring spoon and receptacle

Claim 1

An accurate liquid measuring spoon device for medicine dosing and the like comprising a bowl and a handle, said bowl being narrow and elongated and said bowl comprises a spoon having a measuring portion impressed with indicating lines substantially concentric to each other, said measuring portion delimiting the quantity of a medicine dose at one fourth teaspoon, one-half teaspoon, 1 teaspoon and 1 tablespoon, an additional margin is provided between the tablespoon indicating line and the terminal edge of the bowl, to function as a safety zone to prevent spillage, said bowl of said spoon connected to said handle by a stem at the end opposite the closure end of said handle, said handle consisting of a hollow elongated member having the same depth as said bowl, the bottom center portions of the bowl and handle of said spoon being polished to prevent rocking, said hollow handle serving as a horizontal leveling device for said bowl of said spoon when lying in a plane on a flat surface in an open condition, the closure end of said handle openable by means of a screw cap permitting access to said hollow member, a tight fitting friction hinge fastened to said stem of said spoon connecting said bowl and said handle to permit said handle to fold over; said bowl for carrying, thereby providing a compact unit, that can be easily stored and transported, said hollow container handle and said screw cap serving to enclose a permanently made, removeable, transparent, graduated measuring vial therein, or which alternatively could be used, selectively contain liquids, medicated or otherwise, or such items as capsules, pills, lozenges, thermometer and any other suitable item for storage, for carrying or both.