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A storage bin comprises a cover panel and a scoop. The cover panel may be slidably or rotatably moved to expose the interior of the storage bin. The scoop is stored internally in the storage bin and is exposed when the cover panel is open. The design of the cover panel provides advantages to consume

A storage bin comprises a cover panel and a scoop. The cover panel may be slidably or rotatably moved to expose the interior of the storage bin. The scoop is stored internally in the storage bin and is exposed when the cover panel is open. The design of the cover panel provides advantages to consumers by providing a durable and versatile method of access to the contents of the storage bin. The storage of the scoop within the storage bin limits contamination of the scoop during storage and provides easy access to the scoop when the cover panel is open. A reusable labeling surface allows the consumer to conveniently identify a variety of stored items over the storage bin's lifetime.

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What is claimed is: 1. A storage bin comprising: (a) a base, the base comprising a bottom, an upstanding side wall, and a top opening at a top end of the side wall; (b) a cover attached to the base, the cover comprising a fixed panel with a closed back section, a front section, an opening through t

What is claimed is: 1. A storage bin comprising: (a) a base, the base comprising a bottom, an upstanding side wall, and a top opening at a top end of the side wall; (b) a cover attached to the base, the cover comprising a fixed panel with a closed back section, a front section, an opening through the front section, and a lid movably connected to the fixed panel, wherein: (i) the cover and the base define a storage space; (ii) the cover covers the entire top opening of the base when the lid is in a closed orientation; and, (iii) the lid provides access to the storage space through the opening of the cover in an open orientation; (c) a scoop, the scoop comprising a handle, a scoop section, and a retainer; and, (d) a scoop support carried by a portion of the fixed panel, wherein: (i) the scoop is suspended by the retainer from the scoop support; (ii) the scoop is within the storage space when the lid is in the closed orientation and the scoop section is within the storage space when the lid is in the open orientation; and, (iii) a portion of the scoop rotates upward relative to the top opening when the lid is moved to the open orientation. 2. A storage bin according to claim 1, wherein the lid further comprises a track and a skate, further wherein: (a) the track is in sliding communication with the skate; and, (b) the cover panel and skate are hingedly attached. 3. A storage bin according to claim 2, wherein the storage space of the storage bin is capable of either a sliding or rotating transition between the closed orientation and the open orientation. 4. A storage bin according to claim 3, wherein the storage space of the storage bin is simultaneously capable of both a sliding and rotating transition between the closed orientation and the open orientation. 5. A storage bin according to claim 1, wherein the cover further comprises a track in sliding communication with the lid. 6. A storage bin according to claim 5, wherein the track extends substantially the entire length of the cover. 7. A storage bin according to claim 5, wherein the cover is capable of a sliding transition between the closed orientation and the open orientation. 8. A storage bin according to claim 1, wherein a portion of the scoop is exposed for grasping when the cover is in the open orientation. 9. A storage bin according to claim 8, wherein the exposed portion of the scoop is the handle of the scoop. 10. A storage bin according to claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the scoop section is shielded from the storage bin contents when the cover is in the closed orientation. 11. A storage bin according to claim 1, wherein the storage bin further comprises a reusable label surface. 12. A food ingredient storage bin comprising: (a) a base, the base comprising a bottom, an upstanding side wall extending upward from a perimeter of the bottom, an interior storage space above the bottom within the side wall, and a top opening at a top end of the side wall; (b) a cover attached to the top end of the base, the cover comprising a fixed panel, an access opening through the fixed panel, and a movable cover panel connected to the fixed panel, the fixed panel and cover panel together covering the top opening with the cover panel in a closed orientation and the cover panel providing access to the storage space through the access opening in an open orientation; (c) a scoop, the scoop comprising a handle, a scoop section, and a retainer lip carried generally between the handle and scoop section; and (d) a hook depending from an edge of the fixed panel of the cover; wherein: (i) the scoop is suspended by the retainer lip from the hook within the interior storage space; (ii) the handle of the scoop is borne against an underside of the cover panel when the lid is in the closed orientation; and (iii) the handle is not borne against the underside of the cover panel, and rotates to an exposed orientation in the access opening for grasping when the cover panel is moved to the open orientation. 13. The food ingredient storage bin of claim 12, wherein the cover further comprises a track attached to the fixed panel, further wherein the track and movable cover panel are in sliding communication. 14. The food ingredient storage bin of claim 12, wherein the lid further comprises a track attached to the fixed panel and a skate in sliding communication with the track, further wherein the skate and movable cover panel are hingedly attached.