Abstract: A waste collecting device includes an elongate housing having first and second ends. An ergonomic handle may be positioned adjacent the housing first end. A clamp assembly is coupled to the housing second end that includes a pair of hook members pivotally movable between open and closed configurations. A disposable bag may be positioned on the hook members into which a dog's waste may be collected and disposed. A manually operated trigger may be attached to the housing adjacent the handle that is operatively connected to the clamp assembly for moving the hook members between the open and closed configurations. More particularly, a linkage is situated in the housing that connects the trigger with the hook members, the linkage including a pulley, push rod, and pull string. The waste collecting device includes a light source mounted to the housing for selectively illuminating the clamp assembly and bag.

Abstract: A waste collecting device includes an elongate housing having first and second ends. An ergonomic handle may be positioned adjacent the housing first end. A clamp assembly is coupled to the housing second end that includes a pair of hook members pivotally movable between open and closed configurations. A disposable bag may be positioned on the hook members into which a dog's waste may be collected and disposed. A manually operated trigger may be attached to the housing adjacent the handle that is operatively connected to the clamp assembly for moving the hook members between the open and closed configurations. More particularly, a linkage is situated in the housing that connects the trigger with the hook members, the linkage including a pulley, push rod, and pull string. The waste collecting device includes a light source mounted to the housing for selectively illuminating the clamp assembly and bag.

Abstract: “Catch-it” is a new invention that will allow the pet walking process to be a more pleasurable one. With the “Catch-it” you don't have to See-it, Smell-it, or Touch-it, you will not leave any dog waste behind and there is no need to bend. Simply place the “Catch-it” under the pet when he gets into the pooping position allowing the poop to go directly into the bag. When he is done release the lever to close the bag. Once the bag is closed on the rims lift the “Catch-it toward you, take the pull string; pull it in a downward direction; the bag with the poop in it will remain closed, tighten up and come off the rims at the same time. Thus you won't have to “See it, Smell it, or Touch it. The “Catch-it will also prevent any waste from being left behind and there is no need to bend to pick anything up.