Abstract: A sanitary pick-up device comprises an elongated body having first and second opposite ends and a midsection therebetween. A fixed bail and a movable bail are carried near the first opposite end of the body and a handgrip is carried near the second opposite end of the body. An actuator is provided between near the handgrip and the movable bail for moving the movable bail to and from the fixed bail. The device has a storage container mounted on the body midsection for receiving a supply of bags, and an attachment mechanism associated with the supply of bags for releasably retaining the supply of bags in the storage compartment.

Abstract: A sanitary, portable pickup-and transporting device for unclean material such as animal droppings and which permits the user to collect the material in a disposable bag supported on the pickup device for ready removal and replacement by a fresh bag. The pickup device includes an elongated body having a handle at one end and a pickup arrangement at its other end. The pickup arrangement includes a pair of bails wherein a stationary bail is fixed to a yoke member carried on the end of the body and a movable bail is movable with respect to the body and is also carried on the yoke member. An actuating mechanism is carried on the body and includes an elongated rod having a lever mechanism carried on one end adjacent to the handle and having an offset connection carried on the other end of the rod forming apart of the movable bail. A resilient device is provided for returning the movable bail to a position immediately adjacent to the fixed or stationary bail.