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Abstract

A handle accessory includes an elongate rim mount having by parallel, spaced inner and outer flanges forming a downwardly directed receiving groove which is adapted to engage over and receive a bowl rim. A thumb rest extends outward from the outer flange along the lower edge portion thereof and centrally thereof. This rest has an upwardly curving outer end portion which tends to assist in retaining the thumb on the rest and preventing any accidental slipping therefrom. An upper flange, which is preferably coextensive with the length of the rim mount, tapers upwardly and inwardly relative thereto, providing a scraping edge against which the filled spoon can be easily slid to level the food, preferably no higher than the upper rim of the spoon. It will also be recognized that this upper flange an effective splatter shield for the outwardly positioned thumb. As a variation, the handle accessory can also incorporate an elongate support projection integral with the outer flange and extending from the lower edge thereof in alignment with the thumb rest. This support projection arcs downwardly and inwardly beyond the inner flange so as to underlie the side and bottom of the bowl for a substantial transverse portion thereof. In this manner, the support projection itself provides for a direct support of the bowl with or without an actual positioning of the hand beneath the bowl.

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