Device for Collecting Debris
The device for collecting debris comprises a main section having an edge. The main section is divided into a first portion and as second portion by a main support. The main support extends across main section and connects at either end to the edge of the main section. Two handles are attached to the edge of the first and second portion of main section. A series of supporting members extend from the two handles to the main support. The interconnection of the edge, the handles and the series of supporting members provides a support system in order to allow the device to hold large amounts of heavy debris without ripping or tearing the device.
1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to the field of collection devices. More specifically, the invention comprises a debris collection device.
2. Description of the Related Art
A garbage bag or bin bag made of plastic are typically used to collect garbage. Garbage bags can be used for most waste. However, as is often the case, waste can be bulky, sharp and/or heavy. Plastic bags are not ideal for collecting this type of debris. For example, after a car accident there can be a substantial amount of debris. A tow truck typically arrives at the scene of an accident to assist with the removal of the debris. A standard garbage bag would not adequately function to collect glass, heavy plastic and/or metal, It is therefore standard in the industry, for a tow truck to be equipped with an industrial trash can for collection of debris. The trash can takes up considerable space on the truck and requires a lid and mounting system so that it remains sturdily on board in transit. These mounting systems can be expensive. At the accident scene debris is swept and often shoveled into the trash can, the lid is secured and the tow truck driver takes the debris to a dump site. If the particular tow truck that arrives at the scene does not have a trash barrel the bed of the tow truck is often used to collect debris. This can result in trash and/or debris escaping out of the tow truck in transit after the truck leaves the scene. Further, it is not ideal to collect potentially hazardous materials, such as an automobile part containing or soaked in antifreeze, motor oil or gasoline, in a standard container.
The present invention seeks to resolve the issues present in the prior art by providing a debris collection device which allows a user to easily and safely collect and remove debris, Additionally, the present invention is easy and efficient to store both before and after collection of the debris. The present invention achieves these objectives, as well as others that are explained in the following description.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention comprises a device for collecting debris. The device primarily comprises a main portion having a first and second portion. The main section includes a main support between the first and second portion. An edge extends around main section of the device. The first and second portion include a handle and a series of supporting members to allow the device to be sturdy enough to collect industrial debris, including, glass, metal, other hard or sharp objects and/or parts soaked in potentially hazardous chemicals. The device has an open position in which debris can be loaded onto the device on a flat surface. Once loaded the device is folded upward and the edges connect to form a pouch housing the debris. The debris is enclosed within the device and the user can lift the device to facilitate the removal and disposal of the debris.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
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The preceding description contains significant detail regarding the novel aspects of the present invention. It should not be construed, however, as limiting the scope of the invention but rather as providing illustrations of the preferred embodiments of the invention. Thus, the scope of the invention should be fixed by the following claims, rather than by the examples given.
Claims
1. A device for use collecting debris, said device comprising:
- a. a main section having a first portion, a second portion and an ethic;
- b. a main support attached to said main section located between said first portion and said second portion and connecting to said edge;
- c. wherein said first portion includes: i. a handle; and ii. series of supporting members extending from said handle to said main support;
- d. wherein said second portion includes: i. a handle; and ii. a series of supporting members extending from said handle to said main support;
- e. wherein said edge along said first portion and said edge along said second portion affix together.
2. The device as recited in claim 1, wherein said edge of said first portion and said edge of said second portion is affixed together by a loop and hook attachment.
3. The device as recited in claim 1, further comprising a panel integrated with said main section.
4. The device as recited in claim 3, wherein said panel is absorptive.
5. The device as recited in claim 1, further comprising a panel attached to said main section.
6. The device as recited in claim 5, wherein said panel is absorptive.
7. The device as recited in claim 1, wherein said device has an open position and a closed position.
8. The device as recited in claim 7, wherein when said device is in said open position, said device is capable of lying flat on a surface.
9. The device as recited in claim 7, wherein when said device is in said closed position, said handles are capable of supporting said debris and said device.
10. The device as recited in claim 1, wherein said main section is made up of a disposable plastic.
11. A device for use collecting debris, said device comprising:
- a. a main section having an edge;
- b. wherein said main section is divided into a first portion and a second portion by a main support, having a first end and a second end;
- c. wherein said main support connects to said edge at said first end and said second end;
- d. wherein said main section has a first handle and a second handle connected to said edge opposite said first end of said main support and said second end of said main support;
- e. wherein said first portion of said main section has a series of supporting members extending from said first handle to said main support;
- f. wherein said second portion of said main section has a series of supporting members extending from said second handle to said main support; and
- g. wherein, said edge along said first portion and said edge along said second portion affix together.
12. The device as recited in claim 11, wherein said edge of said first portion and said edge of said second portion are affixed together by a loop and hook attachment.
13. The device as recited in claim 11, further comprising a panel integrated with said main section.
14. The device as recited in claim 13, wherein said panel is absorptive.
15. The device as recited in claim 11, further comprising a panel attached to said main section.
16. The device as recited in claim 15, wherein said panel is absorptive.
17. The device as recited in claim 11, wherein said device has an open position and a closed position,
18. The device as recited in claim 17, wherein when said device is in said open position, said device is capable of lying flat on a surface.
19. The device as recited in claim 17, wherein when said device is in said closed position, said handles are capable of supporting said debris and said device.
20. The device as recited in claim 11, wherein said main section is made up of a disposable plastic.
Type: Application
Filed: May 2, 2013
Publication Date: Nov 6, 2014
Inventor: Ralph W. McGuffey, III (Tallahassee, FL)
Application Number: 13/875,562
International Classification: A47L 13/52 (20060101);