Abstract: A container lifter (2), suited for lifting and moving 5-gallon water bottles (4) by the neck (6), includes a U-shaped collar (14) with proximal and distal portions (16, 18), a side brace (28) extending from the distal portion of the collar and a handle (34) extending from the proximal portion of the collar. A horizontally-oriented container can be removed from a delivery truck and placed in a generally vertical orientation. To do so, the collar is slid sideways onto the neck of the bottle, the handle is pulled horizontally so the collar engages the neck ring, and the bottle is pulled from the truck. Once free from the truck, the bottle swings down to a generally, but not completely, vertical orientation at which the proximal portion of the collar and the side brace engage the neck. The container lifter can also be used to lift and move generally vertically-oriented bottles with the proximal portion of the collar and the side brace engaging the neck.

Abstract: A device for use by an individual for carrying garments hung on hangers is provided. The device includes a straight shaft member entirely padded having a hanger receiving hook at one end and a hand grip at the opposite end thereof. The hanger receiving hook is swingably movable relative to the straight tubular shaft and is capable of receiving the hook portion of a garment hanger. A tubular money holder that is smaller in diameter than the shaft member is insertable within one end of the straight shaft member.

Abstract: A mounting jig for positioning and adhering respective temporarily-retaining clips of a clip set for a window glass at a peripheral edge portion of the window glass includes a body, two nippers positioned at an end portion of the body which nip a pair of strut members of the clip set, and a positioner provided for each nipper which abuts an edge of the window glass to position the nippers at the peripheral edge portion of the window glass.

Abstract: A lifting tool for roasted meat, having a main handle with a longitudinal handle axis, a first handle end and a second handle end. A pair of tines are spaced apart, each having a tine base end and a tine tip end and being formed with a substantially continuous curve which is concave when viewed from the second handle end. A pair of cross members connect the first handle end to the tine base ends. Preferably, an auxiliary handle is provided, having a gripping region and being affixed such that the curve of the tines is concave when viewed from the gripping region. The auxiliary handle preferably has an auxiliary handle base section which extends upwards from the cross members and an auxiliary handle set-back section which connects the auxiliary handle base section to the gripping region and which extends towards the second handle end. The lifting tool preferably has a stabilizing prong having a longitudinal prong axis which is parallel to the handle axis, and a prong tip which is pointed.

Abstract: A tube is adapted to fit conformingly within a pintle ring of a tongue of a dolly. The tube extends outwardly from an upper surface of a base plate. A pin is positioned within the tube and extends outwardly from the upper surface of the base plate. A holding plate is adapted to fasten to the pin, capturing the pintle ring between the holding plate and the base plate. A handle is connected to a bottom surface of the base plate for lifting the base plate when the pintel ring is captured between the holding plate and the base plate. The configuration of the base plate is such that the base plate is held to the pintle ring in a non-rotatable manner.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling a handgun is provided. The handgun includes a barrel with a cylindrical cavity having a selected internal diameter. A handle has a selected length with a grip end and a platform end. The grip end is sized and shaped to be grasped by a human hand. The handle has a handle diameter. A platform has a flat, plate shape with a center point, a periphery and a platform diameter extending from across the platform through the center point. The platform diameter is greater than the handle diameter. An elongate member extends through the center of the platform and into the handle. The elongate member is selectively engaged to the handle and to the platform. A first rod has a first selected circumference and is rigidly mounted to the platform near the periphery. A second rod has a second selected circumference different from the first selected circumference and is rigidly mounted to the platform near the periphery.

Abstract: A new fire hose engagement ring for facilitating pulling of a fire hose by a fireman. The inventive device includes a circular ring that is dimensioned for coupling over a fire hydrant. First and second U-shaped latch fittings are secured to an outer periphery of the circular ring. An arcuate latch is provided having a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is received within the first U-shaped latch fitting with a pivot pin extending therebetween. The second end portion is received within the second U-shaped latch fitting in a closed orientation. A locking pin slidably engages the second U-shaped latch and the second end portion of the arcuate latch.

Abstract: A foldable animal pull apparatus which forms a rigid bar when two rigid bars of equal-length are extended. Attached at a center position of the two attached bars is a flexible connector and hook clasp attachment which serves as an animal pull for the removal of fallen animals from the woods. The animal pull apparatus forms a rigid two-piece bar when extended, with two handles and a cable and hook hanging from the center of the bar. When folded, the animal pull folds into compact shape which can be carried in the pocket or in a vest of a hunter. The benefit of the foldable animal pull is that the structural integrity of the extended two handled bar is improved by a support block and pivoting mechanism which provides a two-handled bar that is strong and durable.

Abstract: A hand-held carrier for materials such as lumber and bricks. The carrier includes a riser shaft which is integral with or connected to a foot plate on which the material rests, the foot plate being thin and near-pointed at the toe and thicker at the heel where it is connected to the riser shaft. A housing is slideably mounted on the riser shaft and is adjustably retained along the riser shaft by a retaining pin or clamping assembly which extends into holes in the riser shaft. A lever or pinch handle is pivotably mounted to the housing and includes a handle section at one end and a clamp or pinching section at the other end. The lever can be rotated 180 degrees relative to the housing to enable use by a left-handed or right-handed person. As the lever is pivoted with the handle section being raised, the clamp section thereof contacts the material located on the foot and pinches or retains the material between the foot and the lever clamp section, whereby the material can be readily and easily moved as needed.

Abstract: A handler attachment device used for loading and unloading of wafer cassettes into and out of a spray processing tool is comprised of a rectangularly-shaped main body member, two U-shaped gripping members, and two L-shaped bracket members all interconnected together. The main body member includes a narrow middle section and opposed first and second end sections having angled mounting areas disposed therein. The two U-shaped gripping members are mounted to the corresponding first and second mounting areas on the body member. The two L-shaped bracket members are mounted to opposed side edges of the body member for engaging with the wafer cassette. The U-shaped gripping members are grasped by the corresponding hands of an operator in a manner so as to reduce and minimize fatigue and stress to his hands, wrists and arms.

Abstract: An apparatus for efficiently and safely loading, unloading and transporting vertically oriented wafer carriers. The apparatus includes a body having a front and a back face, a top portion and a first and a second side, two horizontally aligned handles mounted to respective first and second sides on the front face of the body. The apparatus further includes an arm having a fixed end attached to the top portion of the back face of the body and a free end containing a slot, extending from the free end toward the fixed end, of dimensions suitable to slidably receive the carrier handle and to restrain movement of the carrier parallel to the back face of the body and a top surface.

Abstract: A tool having a pair of similar devices for the installation, manipulation and removal of crankshafts of internal combustion engines. Each device is made of two major components: a threaded stud having a retaining collar and a handle assembly, which is attachable to the threaded stud. Each of the handle assemblies includes a rod with a certain length, a first end and a second end. The first end of each rod is attached to a handle. The length of each rod is such that, upon assembly of the tool, the first ends of the rods are equidistant from an axis of rotation of the crankshaft within the engine block. The second end of each rod forms a hole capable of receiving a stud threadably engaged in a crankshaft. The tool is designed to be used with each stud threadably engaged with a crankshaft and with each handle assembly placed over its respective stud, up to the collar of the stud, with a retainer threadably engaged with the stud so as to confine the handle assembly to the stud.

Abstract: The tool is for carrying and handling construction boards. The tool has an elongated member having a lower end to which a board support element is rotatably attached to rotate about a rotation axis projecting perpendicularly from the front face of the elongated member. The board support element has a flat support surface projecting perpendicularly with respect to the front face of the elongated member, to receive an edge of a construction board. A spring mechanism is provided for rotatably biasing the board support element about the rotation axis towards a central angular position where the support surface is perpendicular to a main axis of the elongated member. A handle is attached to the elongated member at an upper location thereof with respect to the board support element. The handle has a handgrip portion extending offset from the rear face of the elongated member.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for pet hygiene management that facilitates the collecting and disposing of pet excrement. The present invention comprises a tube assembly with a plurality of bands at one end for holding, opening and closing a receptacle into which pet excrement is deposited. The opening and closing of such receptacle is facilitated by a pair of sliders that are attached to the respective bands and which sliders are coaxially and reciprocally slidingly mounted on the tube. The apparatus can also be provided with a positioning support and wheel assembly that facilitates the placement and positioning of the receptacle near the pet during the use of the apparatus.

Abstract: For replacement of automotive windshields by aftermarket installers, two mirror image grips have a curved tubular handle which is welded to a sheet metal base with two legs which are at an obtuse angle to one another. The curved handle allows smooth repositioning of an installer's hands as the large windshield is shifted into position on the automobile, the obtuse angle base provides sufficient clearance for the full range of hand positions. Each leg of the sheet metal base is positioned to abut against an installer's hand during different stages of windshield lifting, i.e. when the windshield is vertical, and when it is inverted and horizontal. The grips are used to lift and position a windshield with a bead of urethane thereon into the pinch weld of the automobile.

Abstract: A disposable, substantially lightweight faece collector device having a receptacle support and a handle portion whose light-weight construction is just sufficient for bearing an empty receptacle, but insufficient to bear, in canti-levered support, a faecally loaded receptacle. The device is adapted to be collapsible into a highly compact form, while providing a mechanism for positively and remotely manipulating the empty receptacle into a faeces loading position.

Abstract: A transport tool which is attachable to a hoist mechanism for a suspended access work platform permits the mechanism to be easily lifted and moved about on a job site. The transport tool attaches to the hoist mechanism and affords a place for a service crew member to easily lift the mechanism and carry it. The mechanism may thus be easily moved with less likelihood of dropping or damage, and also less risk of injury or strain in lifting or carrying it.

Abstract: A lid removing tool is used to remove a lid from a septic tank opening of a septic tank. The lid removing tool includes an extension member having a first end and a second end and flexible center portion extending therebetween. A hook is secured to the first end and is used to hook a lid hook fixedly secured to the lid of the septic tank. A clasp is attached to the second end and is securable to holes along the flexible center portion of the extension member to adjust the length of the lid removing tool. The flexibility of the lid removing tool allows for a reduction in the amount of earth which must be removed over the lid and provides additional mechanical advantage for the person reducing forces exerted thereby.

Abstract: A device (10) for carrying an elongated, cylindrical gas canister (8) consists of a head (1) adapted to engage a portion of one end (14) of the canister (8), a handle (2) connected to the head (1), and a securing member (4) for essentially encircling a portion of the canister (8), wherein the securing member (4) is connected to the handle (2) at a position displaced lengthwise along the handle (2) from the head (1) to enable secure lifting and transportation of the canister (8). The head (1) is preferably formed of flexible material to accommodate a range of gas canisters (8). Alternatively, the head (1) is of a fixed shape to accommodate a specific type of gas canister (8). The securing member (4) is a strap arranged substantially as a loop and is made of a cross-stitched/woven nylon material. The handle (2) is made of metal, plastics, wood, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A high-strength transportation frame for carrying wafer boats between processing stations in a semiconductor fabrication facility includes a pair of transporting rods each having a corresponding grip portion, a number of fixing elements, and a pair of connecting rods. The connecting rods extend parallel to each other and are connected to each of the pair of transporting rods at remote ends thereof, the connections being secured by the fixing elements.

Abstract: A panel carrying apparatus further comprises a handle having a gripping portion disposed at a first end thereof. A plurality of interconnected wall members are coupled to a second end of the handle. The interconnected wall members define a rectangular channel that extends in a direction perpendicular to an axial direction of the handle, and can be removably attached to a workpiece intended to be carried. The interconnected wall members further comprise three wall members connected in a rectangular U-shape having a width dimension sufficient to permit a standard-sized stud to be engaged therein. In an embodiment of the invention, a plurality of set screws are used to attach the interconnected wall members to the workpiece.

Abstract: A wheel chock assembly for chocking the wheel of a railroad car including a chock having at least one inclined ramp surface, a bottom surface, and opposite side surfaces. Each one of the opposite side surfaces of the chock contains a bore. A positioner presents an elongate arm with a retriever at one end thereof. The retriever has a projection which is receivable within a selected one of the bores in the opposite side surfaces. When the projection engages a selected one of the bores, the positioner can carry the chock for the selective positioning of the chock.

Abstract: A pooch potty (10) comprising an elongated handle (12) with a bag holder (14). A structure (16) is for attaching the bag holder (14) to a lower end of the elongated handle (12). A bag (18) is carried on the bag holder (14). A person (20) can grip an upper end of the elongated handle (12) and position the bag holder (14) with the bag (18) under a squatting dog (22), to allow fecal matter to drop into the bag (18) instead of falling onto the ground (24). The bag (18) can be removed from the bag holder (14) and be disposed of.

Abstract: A portable dropping collecting frame for pets includes a main handle, an extension handle and a substantially V-shaped resilient support. The main handle has a long groove at an upper lateral side thereof and is pivotally connected to the extension handle at a top end thereof by means of a ring. The extension handle has a rib for matching the groove so that the extension handle may be rotated and folded along the side of the main handle. The bottom end of the main handle is provided with two pivot portions for mounting a support element which is provided with a cylindrical insert block at a front end thereof for locking with the resilient support. The top side of the support element is provided with a pivot block for pivotally connecting a substantially L-shaped control link for controlling a clamp that may be secured on the insert block.

Abstract: An apparatus for efficiently and safely loading, unloading and transporting vertically oriented wafer carriers. The apparatus includes a body having a front and a back face, a top portion and a first and a second side, two horizontally aligned handles mounted to respective first and second sides on the front face of the body. The apparatus further includes an arm having a fixed end attached to the top portion of the back face of the body and a free end containing a slot, extending from the free end toward the fixed end, of dimensions suitable to slidably receive the carrier handle and to restrain movement of the carrier parallel to the back face of the body and a top surface.

Abstract: A low-cost portable structure for a sanitary device for the collection of animal fecal matter is provided with a telescopic handle on which is supported a disposable collection bag by means of a coupling device a portion of which is formed as part of the ring which supports the collection bag and another part of which is coupled to the handle to receive and permit ready engagement of bayonette-like section which form part of the coupling part which is attached to the annular ring supporting the bag. A tongue is also provided which is engaged by a spring loaded head which facilitates the rapid discharge and of the section which is attached to the ring.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for pet hygiene management that facilitates the collecting and disposing of pet excrement. The present invention comprises a tube assembly with a plurality of bands at one end for holding, opening and closing a receptacle into which pet excrement is deposited. The apparatus can also be provided with a positioning support and wheel assembly that facilitates the placement and positioning of the receptacle near the pet during the use of the apparatus.

Abstract: A decorative casket carrying and presentation tray comprises a pair of side rails, a pair of end rails connected between the side rails, and a cross rail connected between the pair of side rails intermediate the end rails. Pallbearer handles are slidable within the end and cross rails to and between concealed, inoperable positions and exposed, operable positions. A stop block is pivotable to each end rail to and between a concealed, inoperable position and an exposed, operable position. The tray is fabricated of decorative wood.

Abstract: A carrier for a large truck wheel hub and drum combination defines a pair of spaced sleeves which engage two of the ten wheel-mounting lugs extending from the hub, enabling it to be carried with ease by two men. The metal sleeves are fixed to a pair of hinged legs which together define a collapsible V-shaped spanner bar, spanning across the front face of the wheel hub. A pair of collapsible gripping bars extend forwardly from the legs alongside the hub, providing handgrips, permitting the hub to be evenly balanced on the carrier between two men, who can very easily maneuver the wheel hub back onto, or off of, a truck axle mount, a job which currently is one to dread. In a variation that enables one man to do the job unassisted, the V-shaped spanner bar is replaced with a straight length that spans only two lugs and is connected to a gooseneck, engageable by a cherry picker. With the weight relieved by the cherry picker, the man can maneuver the hub without a helper.

Abstract: A cargo container swivel-stacking-pin tool (10) for insertion and removal of swivel stacking pins (11, 60) in cargo containers (13) includes a rigid elongated handle (12), a U-shaped pin-engaging member (14, 76) attached to the elongated handle and two trigger actuators (16, 18 and 90, 92) attached to the pin-engaging member. The pin-engaging member has a base member (26, 80) and first and second fork members (22,24 and 86, 88) attached to the base member which define a slot (28, 78) of a size for receiving a bottom insert section (30, 72) of a swivel stacking pin. The trigger actuators are attached to opposite sides of the base member for manipulating locking-head triggers of the swivel stacking pins for enabling top locking heads of the swivel stacking pins to rotate about rotation axes (55, 94) when the top insert sections thereof are inserted in engagement holes (13a) of the cargo containers.

Abstract: A hand tool is disclosed for use in carrying a panel, such as a drywall or sheetrock workpiece. The hand tool has an elongated body formed from a wire formative and includes a handle portion, a shank portion and a weight-bearing or foot portion. The handle portion is canted inwardly toward a user and upwardly to the rear of the user. The upward canting of the handle portion fits in the closed hand of the user. The handle portion is configured, when held with the wrist unflexed, in the clenched hand of the user with his arm alongside his body, to depend downwardly from between the user's thumb and first finger substantially in alignment with and as extension of the arm of the user. A shank portion of predetermined length is attached at one end to the handle portion. The weight-bearing portion is attached to the shank portion and, when held in an operative position by the user, supports the workpiece along the bearing edge at the balance point.

Abstract: Handling apparatus for a casket has a first member for applying a laterally inwardly directed force to a wall of the casket, a second member for applying laterally outwardly and upwardly directed forces to a lower edge of the casket, a third member interconnecting the first and second members, and a handle connected to one of the first, second and third members. When the handling apparatus is placed in contact with the casket lower edge and wall and the handle lifted upwardly a couple is applied to the apparatus and hence the casket thus retaining the apparatus in contact with the casket and enabling the casket to be lifted and transported with the apparatus. The apparatus is quickly removed by simply removing upward force from the handle. Alternatively, a clamp in the form of the threaded bolt can be included in the apparatus for clamping the casket edge between the second member and the bolt for semi-permanent installation of the apparatus on the casket.

Abstract: A ladder handle assembly is illustrated wherein an elongated hand gripping element (A) is pivotally carried by a fastener bracket (C) positionable about a side rail of the ladder wherein first and second couplings (D) and (E) respectively are provided to pivotally carry the handle when in use and to permit the handle to be positioned adjacent a ladder side rail when not in use.

Abstract: A hand tool for lifting wire mesh during the pouring of concrete slabs has an elongated rigid shank with a depending tooth at one end and a handle at the other end that is parallel to the tooth, and which extends somewhat above the shank so that one gripping the handle may place the index finger above the shank to provide the tool as an extension of the arm of the user.

Abstract: A spacecraft-component handle assembly for use as a single replacement of most handles on most components of a spacecraft is provided. This handle assembly includes a baseplate having a slot with an axis and with diametrically opposite inner bearing surfaces and includes a handle unit having a coaxial flanged bar with diametrically opposite outer bearing surfaces for engaging the respective inner bearing surfaces. The assembly also includes a lock unit with a lock release mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus for pulling arrows from surfaces in which they are embedded comprising: an elongated cylindrical shank having a front end and a rear end; an aperture formed in the front end, the aperture being of a cylindrical non-threaded configuration adjacent to the front end and of a reduced diameter with internal threads extending rearwardly from the front end of the unthreaded aperture, the threaded aperture adapted to receive the external threads at the trailing edge of a broad-head arrow; a threaded aperture extending forwardly from the rear end to the shank; a T-handle having a rectangular cross-section with a central aperture extending therethrough; and a bolt extending into the threaded rear end of the shank whereby the leading end may be threadably attached to the trailing end of a broad-head arrow and a linear force applied by a user grasping and pulling the T-handle along the axis of the shank.

Abstract: The device and method of the invention enables a single workman to drive a tongue and groove subflooring panel into mating connection with a prelaid subfloor panel without the use of a sledgehammer. The device fits over and receives and is secured to the usual driving plank as an operative part thereof. An elongate handle extends upwardly and backwardly at an acute angle to and from its lower end portion, which is fastened to the upper face of the plank centrally and transversely thereof so the workman standing on the panel facing forwardly with his legs spread apart longitudinally therealong uses his weight to flatten the panel while he forcefully pulls the device backwardly, so the driving plank, whose rearward longitudinal edge face abuts the grooved forward edge face of the subfloor panel to be driven, drives such subfloor panel into mated connection with a rearwardly positioned, prelaid, subfloor panel.

Abstract: A sanitary device for collecting and disposing of canine fecal matter is disclosed. The device uses a scooper device with a disposable bag which is formed from a bag blank. The bag blank has a collection portion on the upper surface, and a closure device for closing a bag formed therefrom. The closure device is attached to the periphery of the lower surface. During use the scooper device maintains the collection portion of the bag blank in a substantially flat condition. The bag blank, upon mounting for use, substantially covers and protects from soilage the scooper device. After canine feces is collected on the surface of the bag blank; the bag is formed by operating the scooper device; and, then is securely closed to form a disposable bag.

Abstract: A wallboard carrier with a supporting platform to hold the wallboard and a pair of shanks extending upwardly from said platform and leading to a horizontal handle. A lip on the outer edge of the platform, opposite the shanks, holds the wallboard on the platform between the lip and the shanks. Ridges or grooves running across the platform prevent the board from slipping horizontally along its longitudinal edge. The bottom of the platform is rounded, so the lip may be placed underneath the edge of a piece of horizontal wallboard and the board rolled onto the platform and into a vertical position for carrying.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for transporting wafer cassettes. A wafer cassette handle is characterized by an elongated cylindrical handle positioned horizontal and in parallel to the front face of a wafer cassette and attached to the cassette by engagement members engaging grooves provided in the cassette. The operator's hand carries the handle and cassette by grasping the handle in an underhand grip with the back of the hand engaging the front face of the cassette or a support plate connected to the handle. The underhand grip minimizes wrist strain and encourages operators to hold the cassette high in the air, where particulate contamination is at a minimum.

Abstract: A horizontal forwardly-extending handle is connected to a downwardly arched upright elongated lever rigidly attached to a center point of a horizontal support for a plurality of parallel spaced-apart tines, the horizontal support extending in from the center point in opposite lateral directions for an extended length, having rigidly mounted along the extended length the plurality of parallel spaced-apart tines all extending also forwardly substantially horizontally, the downwardly arched upright lever arching substantially rearwardly, and an intermittently mountable removable tines-ends protective encasing shield structure.

Abstract: A hand tool adapted to guide a rubber hose being wound on a reel, the tool being T-shaped with the cross bar as a handle and the stem having at its distal end a helix designed to be easily connected to the hose such that the hose runs lengthwise along the axis of the helix.

Abstract: A cross member is mounted to and extends between the handleshafts of a wheelbarrow at a location intermediate the material carrying bin of the wheelbarrow and the handles which are grasped by the laborer whereby the laborer grasping the handles can place the front of his thigh against the cross member to exert a force on the wheelbarrow to initiate lifting and forward movement of the wheelbarrow using his thigh muscles to reduce any strain on the arms, shoulders and/or back of the laborer. The cross member is a flexible strap which has mounting assemblies that is adjustable in length to permit the cross member to be mounted on wheelbarrows having differing spacings between the handleshafts.

Abstract: An implement for disposing of dung of a pet animal adapted to be pointed to a rump of a pet animal by a user to receive dung of the pet animal through a sack, comprises an elongated tubular body having first and second ends, a housing body mounted on an upper wall of the elongated tubular body for carrying vertically stacked cartridges therein, each of the cartridges including a pair of casing members hingedly connected at one ends thereof to each other and a sack supported between the casing members in a manner to be folded up, a pair of receiving members inserted in a longitudinal bore of the tubular body for receiving a lowermost one of tile cartridges when the lowermost cartridge drops down from the housing body toward the bore of the tubular body by gravity, a rod-like pusher movably inserted in the bore of the tubular body for pushing toward the first end of the tubular body the lowermost cartridge received by the receiving members, the receiving members pivotally connected at one ends thereof to the pu

Abstract: Apparatus for loosening and moving cylindrical containers, such as barrels, having edge flanges. The apparatus includes a shaft-like handle having two gripping elements at one end thereof, whereby the gripping elements are connected to the handle in such a way that there is a space which fits over the edge flange of the container. One of the two gripping elements, intended for being fitted on the inner side of the flange when in use, has a gripping edge facing the space between the two gripping elements. The gripping edge is curved in accordance with the internal curvature of the flange and preferably extends over a circumference of about 5 or more degrees.

Abstract: A retractable carrying handle for a room air conditioning unit that is easily assembled with the main structural member of the unit to provide a high strength, safe means for installing and removing the unit from a window frame or the like for transporting the unit from place to place.

Abstract: A device for retaining a torque converter within a bell housing of a transmission including a fixing member, attachment members for affixing the fixing member across a portion of the bell housing, and an abutment member connected to the fixing member and extending for an adjustable distance therefrom. The fixing member is a rigid plate having a first aperture and a second aperture formed through the rigid plate. Threaded members extend through these apertures and are suitable for engagement with a threaded opening on the bell housing so as to affix the rigid plate to the bell housing. The abutment member is an adjustable bolt that is received by a slot transverse to the apertures on the rigid plate. The rigid plate has perpendicular longitudinal sides. At least one handle is affixed to the side of the rigid plate opposite the abutment member.

Abstract: A pooper scooper for disposing of solid wastes from a pet animal, comprises a relatively short body having a hollow portion provided in its interior and extending along a bottom portion thereof, the hollow portion having an opening at one end thereof, a linear slit extending along the bottom portion of the body, and a housing portion for carrying vertical stacked cartridges therein, the housing portion being provided in the interior of the body, situated on the hollow portion and communicating with the hollow portion, each of the cartridges including a pair of casing members hingedly connected at one ends thereof to each other and a sack supported and contained between the casing members in a manner to be folded up, a pair of receiving members movably inserted in the hollow portion for receiving a lowermost one of the cartridges, a pusher movably inserted within the hollow portion for pushing out of the opening of the hollow portion the lowermost cartridge received by the receiving members, the receiving memb

Abstract: A dog waste scoop is provided which consists of an elongated handle having a hand grip at an upper end, a flat tray having a center slot, a bracket for securing the flat tray to a lower end of said elongated handle, so that said flat tray will project outwardly from the elongated handle opposite from the end grip. A disposable plastic bag having a closed end and an open end is also provided. The closed end can be inserted into the center slot in the flat tray with the open end flattened down upon the flat tray, so that dog feces can be deposited into the disposable plastic bag for removal.