Handheld dustpan
A dustpan for collecting debris may include a handle section; and a collection section being connected to the handle section. The collection section includes a pan floor, a pair of opposing side walls and a back wall for connection to the handle section. The collection section includes a stabilizing wall extending from the pan floor and position in a space relationship with the handle section.
The present invention relates to cleaning tools and more particularly to a dustpan.
BACKGROUNDDust pans are used for many cleaning jobs. Under most circumstances, a dustpan is placed on the floor in front of debris to be removed. The user of the dustpan under most circumstances has to bend over to stabilize the dustpan and to brush or otherwise move the debris from the floor to the dustpan. The user has to pick up the dustpan and debris and return to a standing position. In the course of the cleaning job, this procedure may be need to be repeated several times. The result can cause back problems or other muscle disorders. This procedure is especially difficult for older individuals.
The present invention provides a dustpan which can eliminate or reduce the number of times that the cleaning individual needs to bend over to operate the dustpan.
SUMMARYA dustpan for collecting debris may include a handle section; and a collection section being connected to the handle section. The collection section includes a pan floor, a pair of opposing side walls and a back wall for connection to the handle section. The collection section includes a stabilizing wall extending from the pan floor and position in a space relationship with the handle section.
The stabilizing wall may be the approximately D-shaped.
The pan floor may be generally D shaped.
The stabilizing wall may be pivotably connected to the pan floor.
The stabilizing wall may include a raised indicia.
The raised indicia may be in the shape of a shoe.
The stabilizing wall may be substantially horizontal.
The invention may be understood by reference to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which, like reference numerals identify like elements, and in which:
The collector section 104 of the dustpan 100 may include a pair of opposing stabilizing walls 124 (wings) which may be generally D shaped, which may extend substantially horizontally from the pan floor 106 and may connect to the pan floor 106. The pair of opposing stabilizing wings 104 may form a spaced relationship with the handle section to allow the stabilizing walls 124 to pivot when depressed by the user to connect with the support surface (not shown) to stabilize and reduce the movement of the dustpan 100.
The upper surface of the stabilizing wall 124 may include indicia which may be raised over the surface of the stabilizing wall 124 to provide additional traction for the user of the dustpan 100. The indicia shown is in the form of a footprint more particularly a surface of a shoe.
The upper surface of the stabilizing wall 124 may include indicia which may be raised over the surface of the stabilizing wall 124 to provide additional traction for the user of the dustpan 100. The indicia shown is in the form of a footprint more particularly a surface of a shoe.
The collector section 104 of the dustpan 100 may include a pair of opposing stabilizing walls 124 (wings) which may be generally D shaped, which may extend substantially horizontally and may connect to the pan floor 106. The pair of opposing stabilizing wings 104 may form a spaced relationship with the handle section to allow the stabilizing walls 124 to pivot when depressed by the user to connect with the support surface (not shown) to stabilize and reduce the movement of the dustpan 100.
The upper surface of the stabilizing wall 124 may include indicia which may be raised over the surface of the stabilizing wall 124 to provide additional traction for the user of the dustpan 100. The indicia shown is in the form of a footprint more particularly a surface of a shoe.
The collector section 104 of the dustpan 100 may include a pair of opposing stabilizing walls 124 (wings) which may be generally D shaped, which may extend substantially horizontally and may connect to the pan floor 106. The pair of opposing stabilizing wings 104 may form a spaced relationship with the handle section to allow the stabilizing walls 124 to pivot when depressed by the user to connect with the support surface (not shown) to stabilize and reduce the movement of the dustpan 100.
The upper surface of the stabilizing wall 124 may include indicia which may be raised over the surface of the stabilizing wall 124 to provide additional traction for the user of the dustpan 100. The indicia shown is in the form of a footprint more particularly a surface of a shoe.
While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed.
Claims
1) A dustpan for collecting debris, comprising:
- a handle section;
- a collection section being connected to the handle section;
- the collection section including a pan floor, a pair of opposing side walls and a back wall for connection to the handle section; wherein the collection section includes a stabilizing wall extending from the pan floor and position in a space relationship with the handle section.
2) A dustpan for collecting debris as in claim 1, wherein the stabilizing wall is approximately D-shaped.
3) A dustpan for collecting debris as in claim 1, wherein the pan floor is generally D shaped.
4) A dustpan for collecting debris as in claim 1, wherein the stabilizing wall is pivotably connected to the pan floor.
5) A dustpan for collecting debris as in claim 1, wherein the stabilizing wall includes raised indicia.
6) A dustpan for collecting debris as in claim 5, wherein the raised indicia is in the shape of a shoe.
7) A dustpan for collecting debris as in claim 1, wherein the stabilizing wall is substantially horizontal.
Type: Application
Filed: Jul 7, 2016
Publication Date: Jan 11, 2018
Inventors: Jorge Trevino (Laredo, TX), Juan Trevino (Laredo, TX)
Application Number: 15/204,729