Patent ID: 7637154
Filing Date: 2009-12-29
Classification: G01F

Abstract:
1. An adjustable measuring device comprising, in combination, a cutting board having an upper surface on which to cut food items, a substantially semi-cylindrical adjustable measuring container having an open top inlet and a movable barrier member mounted to rotate in said container for determining the volume of said container, with a cover member secured to rotate with said barrier member to cover the portion of said open top trailing said barrier member, said adjustable measuring container being releasably secured to said cutting board with said open top inlet being positioned adjacent said upper surface to receive food particles swept off of said upper surface, in which said cutting board has an outer edge and a recess in said edge, said adjustable measuring container being releasably retained within said recess said container having a support member with a handle extending outwardly from said container and said board and having said barrier member rotatably mounted thereto, and a barrier extending upwardly from said support member and positioned to form a barrier along said outer edge of said cutting board to deter food particles swept from said upper surface towards said adjustable measuring container from being swept off of said cutting board or onto said support member if they do not enter said container.