Waste collection apparatus

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a waste collection apparatus, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The dash-dash broken lines in the drawing views show portions of the waste collection apparatus that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a waste collection apparatus, as shown and described.

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Other references
  • ElaraBerry Dog Pooper Scooper with Bag Attachment 30″ Pole Small to Large Dogs Heavy Duty Pooper Scooper with 50 Refill Bags Handle Long for Yard Waste Cleanup on Yard Grass One Hand Use; posted Feb. 27, 2026, retrieved Jun. 16, 2026 [online]. URL: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQH9MYBS/ (Year: 2026).
Patent History
Patent number: D1156741
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 12, 2025
Date of Patent: Nov 3, 2026
Assignee: The Great States Corporation (Indianapolis, IN)
Inventors: Matthias Lind (Indianapolis, IN), Michael Kersey (Noblesville, IN), Evan Furnish (Indianapolis, IN)
Primary Examiner: Jonathan J Han
Assistant Examiner: Emily A Caven
Application Number: 29/989,329
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Scoop Or Rake Type (D30/162)