Abstract: A dog waste collection device. The device allows a dog owner to place a disposable bag behind a dog to capture dog waste before the waste touches the ground. A collection assembly on the device holds a top edge of a disposable bag in a spaced apart position. Tangs mounted on the collection assembly are used to engage the disposable bag. A shaft slide is used to release the disposable bag without touching the waste or the bag. When the bag is used, movement of a shaft slide on the device will allow the disposable bag to release, bag and all, into a waste receptacle.

Abstract: A bucket holding and tipping device with an adjustably movable cinching band on which are engaged one or more foot plates. On each plate, the band passes through slots in the plates and the plates are adapted to receive in pressing relationship the bottom of a human foot. Each plate also has a handle opening in the plate.

Abstract: An Upright Sweep Set is disclosed where an upright dustpan with a handle and retention claw arrangement serves to retain a broom or another cleaning device. The upright dustpan can be used without bending over, and folds up for storage or to retain debris that have been collected. The broom has a retention collar to allow the retention claw of the upright dustpan to grip the broom with the dustpan in either the open or the closed position. Both the upright dustpan and the broom have removable handles that are retained with a live hinge tab and receiver to allow the broom to also be used as a whisk broom and to allow the upright dustpan to be used either with or without a handle.

Abstract: A dustpan (10) comprises a body (12), a blade (20), and a rear support (22). The body (12) receives materials that are removed from a surface (24). The blade (20) and the rear support (22) are coupled to the body (12). The blade (20) includes a first end (20F), a second end (20S), a first contact point (25A) near the first end (20F), and a second contact point (25B) near the second end (20S). The rear support (22) includes a third contact point (25C) and a fourth contact point (25D). Each of the contact points (25A), (25B), (25C), (25D) contact the surface (24) when the dustpan (10) is in a resting position. Downward pressure on the dustpan (10) establishes firm and continuous contact between the blade (20) and the surface (24) along the length of the blade (20) from the first contact point (25A) to the second contact point (25B).

Abstract: An attachable debris guide for a waste bin is disclosed that cooperates with a side of the waste bin to form a pathway into the waste bin. The debris guide is angled so that, when the bin is laid on its side and the debris guide is attached, the debris guide mates with a flat receiving surface such that debris can be swept directly into the waste bin.

Abstract: A cleaning device including a handle and a pan is provided. The pan has a smooth, continuous inner surface which facilitates cleaning. A ramp portion of a base of the pan has a transitional angle of inclination which facilitates pulling waste into the pan. Spacers and supports are provided to ensure that the front ramp remains in contact with a surface when a downward force is applied to the pan. A method is also provided which, using the aforementioned cleaning device, reduces the time necessary to remove a hazard on a surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for the collection and disposal of waste material is provided. The apparatus includes a receptacle adapted to be placed on a support surface having a generally upright handle attached thereto. The receptacle includes a lower tray and a cooperating upper portion. The lower tray has substantially planar bottom wall, a pair of vertically extending side walls which include elongated lateral slots. The upper portion has a generally shell-like configuration, and includes a pair of vertically depending side walls which are slidable disposed between the vertically extending side walls of the lower tray. The upper portion has an arcuate front portion which has a front edge adapted to scrape a horizontal surface and a downwardly sloping rear portion adapted for flush alignment with the bottom wall of the lower tray.