Sanitary Handler For Pet Droppings Patents (Class 294/1.3)
  • Publication number: 20110266817
    Abstract: A sifting scoop for removing pet waste from litter in a litter box having a handle carrying a sifting cup having a mouth wider than a downstream pet waste retaining pocket formed by the cup. The handle overlies the sifting cup providing a waste shield. The handle includes a grip attached by a bridge to the cup that provides a hand guard and scoop hanger with the grip serving as a when the scoop is stood uprightly on a pedestal formed by a cup endwall. The cup has a first sifting portion formed in a litter-engaging surface on the side opposite the handle with the sifting portion formed by a plurality of elongate slots that are wavy or S-shaped extending longitudinally in the direction of scooping. The cup has a second sifting portion having slots in the end wall inline with litter being scooped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: John M. Lipscomb, Qing He
  • Patent number: 8046982
    Abstract: An apparatus for retrieving soft objects, the apparatus comprising a storage section, a gathering section, a rim and an elongated handle. The storage section is shaped like an open basket on its side and having a top and a bottom. The gathering section extends from the bottom of the storage section, comprises two barrier regions separated by a retaining region, and has a leading edge. The rim is attached at least to the leading edge. The handle projects upward from the top of the storage section at such an angle to permit a raking motion when collecting objects. Also a method for gathering soft objects on the ground including the steps of rotating handle of above apparatus to place its bottom on the ground, pulling the apparatus over fruit-laden ground, and rotating handle so bottom is on top to move the objects elsewhere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Inventor: David F. Schutz
  • Publication number: 20110260478
    Abstract: A scoop strainer is disclosed which may be easily sterilized and which is used for a small animal litter box. The scoop strainer has a base and a curved handle. The base of the scoop strainer has a straight front edge and a planar front face which extends downward and inward from the front edge in a rectangular shape. An arcuate basket edge or rim extends from one end of the front edge to the opposite side of the front edge. A back face and opposed side faces extend downward from the back and side portion of the basket edge or rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventor: Camilla Emmans
  • Publication number: 20110254297
    Abstract: A collection device for pet waste material and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a pair of opposing shells extend from a base at which there is pivotally attachment of the opposing shells. The pair of opposing shells are pivotally movable between a closed shell state with the respective shell ends proximate each other and an open shell state wherein the shell ends are spaced from each other. A bag when folded upon itself may have its pouch inserted into the collection device and held therein between the pair of opposing shells. A pair of pockets are respectively coupled to each of the outer surfaces of the shells and configured to accept fingers for grasping and manipulating the collection device between the closed shell state and the open shell state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Craig A. Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20110254296
    Abstract: A dog waste scooper cup assists a user to pick up dog waste without directly touching the dog waste and preferably includes a body, a handle attached to the body, a curvilinear spout extending upwardly and away from a top-most edge of the body, and a lid pivotally attached to the top-most edge of the body. Notably, the spout may have a serrated top-most end terminating above the top-most edge of the body. Advantageously, the spout may be statically oriented along a direction extending away from the lid such that the spout remains at a stationary position while the lid is pivoted between open and closed positions respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Monica Chavez
  • Patent number: 8038188
    Abstract: A kit containing a plurality of pet waste containers each of which may scoop or pick up pet excrement is provided. Each container provides a plastic bag with a simple frame about the bag mouth. Each pet waste container is held in a pouch removably attached to a leash until desired for use. The used pet waste container is then grasped by a squeeze clip which is attached to a ring attached to the pouch until convenient for disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Inventor: Patricia Nolan-Brown
  • Publication number: 20110233948
    Abstract: A cat litter scoop has a handle part and a scoop part. The handle part includes a releasable locking mechanism and a button for releasing the locking mechanism. The scoop part is connected to the handle part via the releasable locking mechanism. When the scoop part is soiled, such as after scooping cat litter, a user presses the button to release the locking mechanism and jettison the scoop part and the user has no contact with the cat litter and no contact with the soiled scoop part. Preferably, the scoop part is biodegradable and may include paper pulp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Elva Janese Morris
  • Publication number: 20110210571
    Abstract: A reinforced blown film bag for minimizing the touch and feel of waste matter collecting experience at the collector hands and for creating fast, clean, efficient, easy and touch-less feel of pet waste matter collection and disposal is disclosed herein. The reinforced blown film bag includes fingers pockets, reinforced surface, pet waste matter collecting pocket, pull remove and tie flaps, easy to carry handles ambidextrous use and in some embodiments may be a flat folded bag to portable packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventor: Gabriel Dan
  • Patent number: 8002318
    Abstract: A container for picking up and transporting waste such as dog excrement comprises a bag extended by a flap suitable for closing and opening of the bag, the bag having a front wall and a rear wall, the flap extending the rear wall so as to be capable of occupying either an open position for picking up, in which it is folded against an outside face of the rear wall, or else a closed position for transport, in which it is folded against an outside face of the front wall. The invention relates to urban hygiene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: David Hamid Saber
  • Publication number: 20110193359
    Abstract: A waste removal device is described that comprises a handle having a movable actuation trigger, and two opposing jaws, wherein the jaws are adjacent each other in a closed condition when no external force is applied to the actuation trigger. The jaws are urged apart to an open condition when the trigger is actuated by a user. At least two clasps for clasping a portion of a plastic bag are provided, each clasp comprising a sheet of flexible material defining an elongate non-linear slot, the slot being sufficiently long to receive through the slot at least two fingertips of a user's hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: PALOMA'S PET PRODUCTS, INC., DBA PALOMA'S PETS
    Inventor: Vincent Howard
  • Patent number: 7992753
    Abstract: A bag dispenser includes an axle having a plurality of spaced-apart interior annular rings. A roll of bags are wound about the axle and a rod is insertable into the axle. When inserted into the axle, the rod engages at least one of the annular rings to connect the rod to the axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: RPG Bags, LLC
    Inventor: Timothy Edwards
  • Publication number: 20110181064
    Abstract: A tool for cleaning a pet mess from a surface includes a tube shaped body having wall defining a passage therethrough, a handle extending generally rearwardly from the body, and an opening formed in the body exposing a rear edge of a bottom portion of the wall, whereby when the bottom portion of the wall is placed on the surface with the rear edge adjacent the pet mess, the handle is grasped by a human hand for pulling the body toward the pet mess and between the mess and the surface to scoop the mess into the passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventor: James L. Moore
  • Patent number: 7976083
    Abstract: An animal waste disposal system, comprising a collection bag having an open end and a closed bottom. A waste removal tool is attached to the closed bottom of the collection bag. The waste removal tool including opposing jaws, with each jaw terminating in a blade portion. The opposing jaws are movable from an open position where the opposing jaws are separated from one another to a closed position where the blade portion of one opposing jaw is in close proximity to the blade portion the other opposing jaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Inventors: Joseph D. Black, Andrew J. Mistler, III
  • Publication number: 20110127784
    Abstract: The present invention refers to an improved device for the collection of solid wastes or deposits of canine or similar origin from the ground, and more specifically to those which are of a disposable nature formed by a bag to house the waste incorporating a mechanism for easy sealability thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventor: Josep Sarmiento Gavalda
  • Patent number: 7942460
    Abstract: A litter scooper for quick and convenient removal of waste from pet litter boxes. The litter scooper may include a bowl having a front opening and a guard covering at least part of the front opening. The scooper may also include a handle of sufficient length to allow a user of the device to scoop litter without getting too close to the litter box and without bending.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Anthony Boskett, Helena Sylvia Levas
  • Patent number: 7931170
    Abstract: A pet waste bags dispenser includes a pouch body, a pouch cover, means for detachably attaching the front cover edge of the pouch cover on the front wall of the pouch body, and a bag dispenser, wherein the bag dispenser allows waste bags placed within the waste bags dispenser to be dispensed to a user easily and conveniently. The pet waste bags dispenser is made of a collapsible material, such that the dispenser is easy to store, light in weight, simple to manufacture, and has the flexibility to contain different amounts of waste bags within the pouch body, wherein rolls of or individually wrapped waste bags are allowed to be dispensed. The pet waste bags dispenser further includes a pouch carrier for the pouch body to be carried around, so as to facilitate the user to easily obtain a waste bag from the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Inventor: Peter H. Che
  • Patent number: 7914056
    Abstract: A removing utensil for solid waste deposited by a small animal comprised of a support; a plurality of elongated members that extend from the support that form a removing surface; a pair of elongated members having distal sections that obliquely face away from positioned superior to the removing surface whereby solid waste is funneled unto the removing surface; a handle assembly comprised of a handle member and a projector of a beam of light and a bracket that extends from the support having first leg in the plane of the removing surface and second leg that connects to the handle assembly which is shaped so that a projected beam of light illuminates the removing surface and an area forward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Inventor: Steven A. Peterman
  • Publication number: 20110042978
    Abstract: A portable, foldable, and disposable pet waste removal device that can be used by pet owners and animal keepers to remove and dispose of their pets' and animals' solid waste. A pet waste removal device according to the present invention provides an easy-to-use, easy-to-carry, pocket-size device that can be used to pick up and dispose of the animal waste in a sanitary manner. The device allows the user to avoid any contact with the animal waste by touch or feel and also to avoid exposing the waste or its residuals to the outside environment after being contained in the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventor: Ahmed O. Elhadary
  • Patent number: 7866717
    Abstract: A device for collecting and packaging solid waste or toxic material is provided. A first arm and a second arm are coupled with a lever, wherein at least one arm is slidably coupled with the lever. A bag may be positioned in an open position when the first arm is located distally from the second arm, and the bag may be closed by an operator manipulating the arms towards each other. The device may include a motor or a spring or springs to drive the arms towards or away from each other. A plate, a pole and a handle may be coupled with the arms. The plate may be positioned relative to the arms to stabilize the waste or toxic material for insertion into the bag. The bag may include an adhesive, paper, plastic, recycled plastic, cellulose in combination or singularity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Inventor: Hector Martinez
  • Patent number: 7862094
    Abstract: A container scoop and scraper device operable by a user's fingers and opposing thumb of one hand forms a container around a grasped object or material. The device includes a first arcuate scoop adjoining an elliptical right side to an elliptical left side along a minor arc on both sides, a front edge of the first scoop forms a scraper. The device also includes an ergonomic concave pocket to receive the user's thumb and extends the width of the device. Similarly, a second arcuate scoop is configured to adjoin elliptical sides along a major arc, and form a second scraper. An ergonomic convex pocket receives the user's fingers and also extends the width of the device. A hinge adjoins the first scoop to the second scoop and disposes the first scoop sides adjacent the second scoop sides to form a closed rigid container around a grasped object or materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Inventors: Fiona Lamont, Orla Michelle Lamont, Agnes Anne Lamont, David Xavier Lamont
  • Patent number: 7845694
    Abstract: A waste handling and bagging unit (10) that is comprised of a mitt (12) having an upper layer (14), a lower layer (36) and a hand opening (64). Either a single bag (70) or a plurality of nested bags (70) encompass the mitt (12) and are attached to the mitt by at least one grommet assembly (112,128) that is located adjacent to the hand opening (64) on the mitt (12). The waste handling and bagging unit (10) allows a person to quickly, easily and hygienically grasp waste material, such as fecal matter from a pet, and then to enclose the waste material within one of the bags (70) for disposal. When a single bag (70) is utilized, a person will manually place a new bag on the mitt (12) for each instance of waste removal. The nested bags (70) allow a person to repeatably gasp and dispose multiple instances of waste material without having to manually put a new replacement bag (70) on the mitt (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Inventor: Timothy Lockwood
  • Publication number: 20100283273
    Abstract: A device for collecting and packaging solid waste or toxic material is provided. A first arm and a second arm are coupled with a lever, wherein at least one arm is slidably coupled with the lever. A bag may be positioned in an open position when the first arm is located distally from the second arm, and the bag may be closed by an operator manipulating the arms towards each other. The device may include a motor and/or a spring or springs to drive the arms towards and/or away from each other. A plate, a pole and/or a handle may be coupled with the arms. The plate may be positioned relative to the arms to stabilize the waste or toxic material for insertion into the bag. The bag may include an adhesive, paper, plastic, recycled plastic, vegetable matter and/or cellulose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventor: Hector Martinez
  • Patent number: 7819446
    Abstract: A device for picking up solid material within a flexible bag is provided. The disclosed device comprises an outer body; an inner body substantially and slidably enclosed by the outer body; at least one spring mounted between the outer body and the inner body, wherein the inner and outer bodies each comprises an open end, wherein the inner body comprises an edge margin which is slidably protrudable from the open end of the outer body, wherein an elastic band is stretchably fittable around the protruding edge margin, wherein the outer body can be pushed downwards over the protruding edge margin of the inner body, causing the elastic band to be dislodged from the edge margin of the inner body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Inventor: Maurice Joseph Glynn
  • Publication number: 20100259055
    Abstract: Apparatus (10) for pet waste disposal including a portable waste collection receptacle (12) disposed on a handle (13), characterized by a heat source (14) mounted together with the waste collection receptacle (12), capable of incinerating waste (15) disposed in the waste collection receptacle (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: Oded Shoseyov, Oded Halperin
  • Patent number: 7810860
    Abstract: A portable container for faeces having a body provided with a first chamber and a second chamber. The first chamber is provided with a first closure which in a first position allows access to the first chamber and in a second position seals the first chamber. The second chamber is provided with an opening which allows access to the second chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Inventor: Neil Bell
  • Patent number: 7810859
    Abstract: An animal waste pickup and disposal device specifically designed to be inexpensive, simple to use and prevent a user from coming into direct contact with the animal waste either while picking it up, disposing of the waste, or after or during cleanup. The device having a bag on one part of the device to collect the waste and a shovel that is covered with a pad or sleeve that pushed the waste into the bag. The pad or sleeve designed to cover the shovel so as to protect it from becoming soiled in the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Inventor: Robert Montusi
  • Publication number: 20100253104
    Abstract: An animal waste collection device. A rectangular receptacle cooperates with a mechanical scooper device used to pick up animal waste. A user holds the mechanical scooper in one hand and the receptacle in the other hand. The receptacle is sufficiently large that the scooper will fit into the receptacle and can be manipulated therein to shake loose the waste in the scooper to transfer it to the receptacle. The receptacle includes a porous bottom and flared upstanding sides. A handle is provided in at least one upstanding side. A disposable liner is provided for use with the receptacle wherein a pocket formed in the liner cooperates with the handle in the receptacle to shield the hand of a user from contact with the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventor: Kevin Kirwin
  • Publication number: 20100237640
    Abstract: A pet waste collection and temporary storage system, comprising a pet waste receptacle container and a leash clip. The disposable container is ergonomically designed, has a lid for closure, and includes a detachable scooper tab. The pet owner needs only two fingers to expand the container from its flattened state. The tab is detached from the back of the container to handle animal waste and is discardable into the container after use. The container's lid may be locked into the closing position by pushing down on the lid with one finger. The container is attached to any preferred location in the pet owner's vicinity via a reusable leash clip. The attachment remains secure against ordinary motions of the pet owner or the leash, but may be disconnected by a ripping motion. The container is simple to operate, easy to manufacture, and 100% biodegradable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventor: Sam Pong Chia
  • Patent number: 7789441
    Abstract: A dog waste collecting assembly that includes a loop that having a break therein to define a first free end and a second free end. The loop is comprised of a resiliently bendable material that resists abutment of the first free end and the second free. A handle is attached to the loop. The loop is extendable into an open end of a bag when the first and second free ends are urged together. The first and second free ends are then allowed to move apart from each other to frictionally engage the bag to allow the bag to receive waste scooped up with the loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Inventor: Daniel M. Conway
  • Publication number: 20100194128
    Abstract: Articles such as a display device (78), a collector device (1), and a hat (62) include a portion of a self-supporting sheet material (6). The sheet material is divided along its length by a first fold (8) and further divided into a first, handle portion (2) and a second, end portion (4,80), by an angle fold (18), transverse to the first fold (8). The angle fold (18) has two fold portions (20,22) each running diagonally, from opposed edges, across the sheet material in a direction towards the end portion and meeting to form an angle with its apex (24) on the first fold (8). When the portion of sheet material is partially folded about the angle fold (18) a user folding or unfolding the handle (2) end about the first fold (8) causes the end portion (4,80) to move respectively towards or away from the handle portion (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: VENTURE ONE (IP) LIMITED
    Inventor: John Charles Mark Langley
  • Publication number: 20100181787
    Abstract: The Pet Waste Collection and Disposal Device is a single use Pet Waste Collection and Disposal Device comprising, a handle, and a flexible formed collector. The handle may be formed of any material sufficiently rigid to force the formed collector into the open position shown. The flexible formed collector may be fabricated of paper, plastic, or any other material of sufficient durability to withstand the stresses of opening, closing, and carriage. The user transitions The Pet Waste Collection and Disposal Device from the closed to the open state by grasping the handle and contacting the ground, or other surface, with the leading edge. Upon contacting the ground or other surface the forward motion imparted by the user causes the handle to pivot in an arc causing the flexible formed collector to open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventor: John R. Williamson
  • Publication number: 20100176611
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrically-operated animal excrement collector comprising two units. The first unit includes a handle, switches and internally-wound leash and a external leash, a LED, a battery and a motor which drives a shaft or endless screw and internal wiring. The second unit includes claws formed by bars which terminate in an angle and which are secured to a supporting element and joined to a cylinder and the endless screw. The claws serve as a bag-securing mechanism. The assembly can be provided with an LED, a leash and a compartment for storing bags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventor: Jesús Merino-Garcia
  • Patent number: 7753322
    Abstract: A device for holding a collapsible bag, such as a plastic trash bag, in an open and operable position. A rim supports the mouth of the bag, while a handle and forearm brace permit a user to hold it easily and without fatigue. The handle and brace are placed at the edge of the rim so as to leave the opening unobstructed and maximize versatility for both trash and leaf pickup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventor: Carl S. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20100164240
    Abstract: A tool for cleaning a pet “mess” from a surface includes a body having a rear wall coupled to a bottom wall, a handle extending generally rearwardly from the rear wall, and an opening formed in the rear wall exposing a rear edge of the bottom wall. When the bottom wall is placed on the surface with the rear edge adjacent the pet “mess”, the handle is grasped by a human hand for pulling the body toward the pet “mess” and between the “mess” and the surface to scoop the “mess” into the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventor: James L. Moore
  • Publication number: 20100164239
    Abstract: Lighted litter scoop with a hollow elongate handle, an elongate shaft member, a spoon shaped member, an LED lamp, a battery power source, a battery door and an on-off switch. The elongate shaft member is fixedly attached to the front end of the handle on one end and to the spoon shaped handle on the opposite end. The LED lamp is housed at the front end of the handle portion. The LED lamp is aimed at the the spoon shaped portion. The battery power source is enclosed within the hollow handle. The battery door is removable and replaceable and located on one surface of the hollow handle. The on-off switch is located on the top front surface of the handle allowing a user to hold the handle with one hand and press the on-off switch to activate the LED lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventor: Sharon Grennan
  • Patent number: 7722099
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for hygienic disposal of a sanitary product. The apparatus comprises a biodegradable bag for disposal of the sanitary product. The biodegradable bag comprises a catch clip, a pull stick, and an adhesive strip. The catch clip, affixed at the closed end of the biodegradable bag, seizes the sanitary product into the biodegradable bag. The pull stick holds the biodegradable bag in a predefined position over the seized sanitary product during inversion of the biodegradable bag over the seized sanitary product. The inverted biodegradable bag with the seized sanitary product is then twisted and sealed airtight using the adhesive strip affixed towards the open end of the biodegradable bag. The biodegradable bag prevents the user from coming in contact with the sanitary product, thereby providing hygienic disposal of the sanitary product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventor: Vincent David Bland
  • Publication number: 20100119178
    Abstract: A disposable cleaning bag includes a first bag body provided with at least one first through hole, a second bag body laminating with the first bag body and provided with at least one second through hole, and an opening formed between the first bag body and the second bag body. Thus, the cleaning bag separate the user's hand from the waste matters to prevent the user's hand from directly touching the waste matters. In addition, the first through hole of the first bag body and the second through hole of the second bag body function as a holding portion to allow insertion of the user's fingers so as to facilitate the user carrying the cleaning bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventor: Sung-Po Tsai
  • Patent number: 7695034
    Abstract: An apparatus for collecting waste comprising a containing assembly and a handle assembly coupled to the containing assembly. The containing assembly comprises an exterior shell assembly defining an interior cavity region and a lining assembly suitable for insertion into the exterior shell assembly. The lining assembly comprises at least one edge portion extending beyond the interior cavity region of the exterior shell assembly, and the handle assembly is suitable for removably interlocking with a portion of the exterior shell assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Scoopeeze Brands, LLC
    Inventor: Bruce Warren Anderson
  • Publication number: 20100084880
    Abstract: Present invention of a disposable waste collection device provides a glove-type bagging portion where the fingers' maneuvering is not affected. With the use of an inverted zipper mechanism, collected waste material such as dog poop can be easily sealed by simple one hand operation. A layer of liquid-absorbing material can be added to the outer surface of the place where hand is grabbing the waste material, to aid the ease of dealing with mushy and wet object. The use of biodegradable material for the bag and the zipper mechanism will further assist the environmental friendliness of present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: Frank Avilez, Anna Avilez
  • Patent number: 7686360
    Abstract: An apparatus for waste collection and disposal including a tube portion which includes a longitudinal axis, a first end defining a first opening, a second end defining a second opening, an outer side, and an inner side defining a channel between the first and second ends. The apparatus for waste collection and disposal also including a scoop portion coupled to the first end of the tube portion, a plurality of clips coupled to the outer side of the tube portion, and a handle portion coupled to the outer side of the tube portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Inventor: Sheri L. Platt
  • Patent number: 7677618
    Abstract: A sanitary tubular pet waste removal device includes a hollow proximal section having a handle extending from a first end thereof and a hollow distal section extending from a second end of the proximal section, the second end opposite the first end. One or both of the distal and proximal sections includes a scoop arranged to nest within the sections when not in use, and the interior of the distal section is adapted to temporarily hold and sanitarily retain fecal matter. Together, the proximal and distal sections form a bat-like structure when not in use, thereby facilitating ease of carrying by a user. The handle of the proximal section includes a separable light source arranged to illuminate the exterior of the unit, acting as a safety light, and also arranged to shine down to the ground beneath, thereby facilitating the process of locating target fecal matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Inventor: Michael John Thomann
  • Publication number: 20100045056
    Abstract: A scooper apparatus (10) for removing feces (44) from the ground, of the type that includes a scooper (11) with a cardboard closing plate (12) that is moved horizontally to move an open bag end (30) so it receives the feces, the cardboard plate then being moved down to close the bag. The scooper includes a pusher plate (50) to help push feces into the bag. The cardboard plate has an opening (52) that holds a piece of cardboard that can be pushed out to form the pusher plate that is used to prevent feces movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Bart E. Greenhut
  • Patent number: 7665780
    Abstract: A pet waste collection device includes a container with first and second boxes joined with a hinge, and a handle that may be detachably attached to the collection container. The handle includes a finger portion that is slidable in an opening through a thumb portion of the handle. The handle is oriented such that the first and second boxes become extensions of the users thumb and fingers with action mimicking a grasping action while maintaining the users hand remote from any pet waste being collected. The handle may be reusable, and a plurality of collection containers may be included as part of a kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventor: John Vollmer
  • Patent number: 7665781
    Abstract: A portable apparatus for picking up and storing waste and, particularly animal waste, includes a container having each of a predetermined shape and a predetermined size, a bottom wall, and a side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall and forming an open top end. An elongated member with a pointed lower edge is provided for securing the apparatus to a ground surface in a semi-permanent fashion. There is a pair of hooks for securing the handles of a grocery type bag positioned within an interior portion of the container. An optional liner storage member is attached to the exterior surface of the container. The invention also provides a device for picking up the animal waste which includes a cup-shaped member mounted at one end of an elongated member and a handle which is mounted at a distal end of the elongated member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventor: Susan Drexler
  • Publication number: 20100026022
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for collecting fecal waste of an animal. The apparatus includes a container assembly. The container assembly includes a container member having an inner surface, an outer surface, a closed end portion, and an open end portion. Further, the container assembly includes a handle member configured on the outer surface of the container member. The handle member is capable of removably securing the container assembly to an item. Further, the apparatus includes a lid member disposed on the open end portion of the container member. The lid member includes at least one opening configured thereon. Furthermore, the apparatus includes at least one shovel member disposed in the container member. The at least one shovel member is capable of collecting the fecal waste of the animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventor: Tammy Welch
  • Publication number: 20100013251
    Abstract: A dejecta collector for pets comprises a main body, a loading assembly and an elastic inserting member. One end of the loading assembly is assembled to one end of the main body, and the inserting member is inserted around the opening of the loading assembly and then connected to the main body for the user to control the loading assembly to open and close to hold and carry the dejecta of pets to the rubbish collection point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Tsuei-Jen YANG
  • Publication number: 20090315349
    Abstract: An animal waste disposal system, comprising a collection bag having an open end and a closed bottom. A waste removal tool is attached to the closed bottom of the collection bag. The waste removal tool including opposing jaws, with each jaw terminating in a blade portion. The opposing jaws are movable from an open position where the opposing jaws are separated from one another to a closed position where the blade portion of one opposing jaw is in close proximity to the blade portion the other opposing jaw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Joseph D. Black, Andrew J. Mistler, III
  • Publication number: 20090315350
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a carrier comprising a sleeve and a liner that can be used to collect and transport items. The carrier may be used in connection with the collection and disposal of waste items, including but not limited to, animal waste. The apparatus of the present disclosure combines the usefulness of a carrier or bag to hold items or products with features that assist in acquiring the items themselves. Thus, the apparatus may serve as an apparatus for collecting waste and other items and as an extra “pocket” for storing the waste and personal items. The present invention further provides a way to carry waste and other potentially unsanitary items away from contact with the person picking up the waste, as well as providing an extra layer of protection when picking up waste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventor: Betty Mae Allen
  • Patent number: 7635153
    Abstract: A lining assembly for lining an apparatus for collecting waste comprises a first lining region, the first lining region including at least two protruding ledges and at least one folded over region; a second lining region coupled to the first lining region, the second lining region including at least two protruding ledges and at least one folded over region; and a pivot axis formed from the hinged coupling of the first lining region and the second lining region configured to allow the first lining region and the second lining region to substantially form an enclosed region when the edges of the first lining region and the second lining region are in contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Scoopeeze Brands, LLC
    Inventor: Bruce Warren Anderson
  • Patent number: 7628431
    Abstract: A device for removing canine fecal matter includes a lobed knob connected by concentric tubes to a dual housing, the inner of which holds a set of panels that are opened or closed by the linear movement of the smaller tube in combination with a panel actuating ring affixed to the inner shaft. The panels are extended by holding the larger tube and pushing the knob toward the panel housing. When a release button is actuated, the panels close around the fecal matter and, with the panels closed, a protective collection bag is secured by a clamp on the outer housing. With the collection bag inside the cavity formed by the closed panels. The knob can be rotated in either direction to turn the collection bag which causes the collection bag to pull away from the clamp for the purpose of disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Inventors: John C. Evans, Margaret L. Evans