Abstract: A cleaning attachment for a utility bucket is disclosed. One embodiment, among others, the cleaning attachment includes a ramp with a first end and a second end. The second end may have a greater height than the first end. The cleaning attachment also includes a back platform and a rim engagement slot. The back platform may have a smaller height than the second end of the ramp. The rim engagement slot can be configured to engaging a rim of the utility bucket. The rim engagement slot can formed between a back wall of the second end of the ramp and the back platform.

Abstract: An ice scoop includes a barrier having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The ice scoop also includes a scoop portion extending away from the first side of the barrier, and a handle portion extending away from the second side of the barrier. The handle portion includes at least one wall extending away from the second side of the barrier. The at least one wall of the handle portion and the barrier define a cavity. The handle portion also includes a handhold attached to a wall of the at least one wall, the barrier, or the wall and the barrier within the cavity.

Abstract: A collection receptacle apparatus includes a base having a sloped surface and a horizontal surface for engaging the opening of a disposable receptacle. The apparatus includes a receptacle attachment member having a pair of vertical members depending from the base, the vertical members coupled via a horizontal member. Attachment means is used to connect or couple the disposable receptacle (e.g., trash bag) to the receptacle attachment member.

Abstract: A dog debris scoop preferably includes a tubular entrance member, a tubular rear member and a carrying ring. The tubular entrance member preferably includes a top wall, two opposing side walls and a bottom wall. A pair of opposing bag slots are formed in the two opposing side walls. A ring projection is formed on an outer surface of the top wall to receive the carrying ring. An inside perimeter of the front rim projection is sized to receive the outside perimeter of the rear rim projection. The pair of opposing retention fingers extend forward from opposing sides of the tubular rear member past a front thereof. An inside distance between opposing inside surfaces of the pair of opposing attachment fingers are sized to receive the tubular entrance member.

Abstract: The collection of yard debris and/or trash is accomplished through the use of an attachable scoop that is affixed to a garbage can. The scoop is attached to the trash can by the user and the assembly is laid flat against the ground. The yard debris is collected by pushing the debris along the scoop surface and into the garbage can. A handle is provided that allows the user to easily lift the assembly to its upright position. The scoop can be removed from the trash can and stowed after the job has been completed.

Abstract: The trash bag caddy is a structure that supports a trash bag in an open position. The trash bag caddy is a collapsible structure. The trash bag caddy comprises a base plate, a joist, a lesser stanchion, a greater stanchion, a ring and an optional chute. The base plate is the inferior structure of the trash bag caddy that transfers the load of the structure to the supporting surface. The inferior stanchion and the greater stanchion attach to the base plate. The joist supports the greater stanchion in a vertical position. The ring: 1) attaches the greater stanchion to the lesser stanchion; 2) supports the lesser stanchion in a vertical position; and, 3) physically supports the trash bag. The optional chute acts like a funnel that guides trash and refuse in to the trash bag. The trash bag is held in position using a plurality of clips.

Abstract: The trash bag holder includes a substantially rectangular two-part frame assembly for clamping the trash bag in an open position, the frame assembly including an upper frame member and a lower frame member. A pair of latches releasably secure the upper frame and the lower frame to each other with the open mouth of the bag clamped between the members. The holder may include a telescoping handle rotatably attached to the frame assembly, the handle being pivotal between an extended position for holding the open mouth of the bag while sweeping trash into the bag with a broom and a retracted position against the frame assembly when not in use. The trash bag holder may include a vertical, open frame stand, which may have casters for portability, the stand having parallel arms defining a ledge for supporting the frame assembly with the bag hanging open between the arms.

Abstract: The present cleaning attachment, for engagement to a rim of a utility bucket, permits the pushing or sweeping of solid and liquid waste up a ramp and into the interior space of the bucket. The ramp of the attachment is connected to a frame configured to engage the rim of the bucket. A waste retention wall at the back of the ramp creates a contained volume and blocks the waste from exiting the bucket once swept in.

Abstract: A filling system for delivery of at least one substance to a covering is provided. The filling system comprises at least a funnel shaped container and a plunger. The funnel shaped container includes a scoop portion connected to a hollow barrel. The barrel is configured for insertion into the covering, the plunger adapted for pushing the at least one substance down the hollow barrel into the covering. The filling system can also include a spatula. A kit including a funnel shaped container, a plunger adapted to push a substance down the barrel of the funnel shaped container, a spatula, a retainer for keeping the kit elements in place and trays for protecting them from the environment are also provided. A method of use utilizing the filling system is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a scoop for retaining and dispensing a powder into a bottle. The scoop is formed from a housing having generally slanted sides downwardly to a spout having a slanted opening. A handle is affixed to the housing. An actuating mechanism covers the spout-slanted opening and is formed from a generally flat slide, a hand graspable element, optionally for movement of the slide from a closed state to an open state, and a switch, also for movement of the slide from a closed state to an open state. A pair of elongate ears is carried by the spout and housing and disposed adjacent to the slanted opening for retaining the slide and permitting movement of slide.

Abstract: A coffee beverage system is described, including a coffee bean packaging cartridge and a coffee brewing apparatus comprising a grinder wherein the coffee bean packaging cartridge is removably connectable to the coffee grinder apparatus. The coffee bean packaging cartridge is arranged for holding and supplying of coffee beans and includes a transportation component adapted for enabling transportation of the coffee beans. The coffee brewing apparatus comprises a motor for driving the transportation component of the first coffee bean packaging cartridge. The system further comprises a ground coffee packaging cartridge, preferably having a transportation component for enabling transportation of ground coffee which transportation component is also removably connectable to the coffee grinder apparatus.

Abstract: A coffee beverage system is described including a coffee bean packaging cartridge and a coffee brewing apparatus. The packaging cartridge includes a container holding coffee beans and transportation component for transporting coffee beans towards an exit opening of the cartridge. The coffee apparatus comprises a grinder for grinding the coffee beans from the cartridge and a brewing device for brewing coffee from ground coffee obtained by the grinder. A metering chamber holds a predetermined amount of coffee beans and comprises a bottom portion which forms a part of the grinder, said bottom portion rotates around an axis extending in a vertical direction. A second coffee bean packaging cartridge includes a second dosing device separate from the first dosing device for preparing and/or supplying a dose of coffee beans to the entrance opening of the coffee brewing apparatus independent of the coffee brewing apparatus.

Abstract: Disclosed is a scoop for retaining and dispensing a powder into a bottle. The scoop is formed from a housing having generally slanted sides downwardly to a spout having a slanted opening. A handle is affixed to the housing. An actuating mechanism covers the spout-slanted opening and is formed from a generally flat slide, a hand graspable element, optionally for movement of the slide from a closed state to an open state, and a switch, also for movement of the slide from a closed state to an open state. A pair of elongate ears is carried by the spout and housing and disposed adjacent to the slanted opening for retaining the slide and permitting movement of slide.

Abstract: A system for controlling the loading of animal food into self-propelled mixing units by means of a mechanical shovel. The system includes a testing apparatus, which is mounted to the shovel to determine a series of chemical-physical information related to the chemical components contained in the food and a weighing apparatus, which is installed in a self-propelled unit to measure the weight of the food and is adapted to establish a wireless communication with the testing apparatus to receive the chemical-physical information related to the components contained in the food.

Abstract: A leveler device that engages a bulk product container or bucket that allows a user to level off a scooping or measuring device to obtain a predetermined amount of product. The leveler device includes a blade or wall disposed over a container opening of the container. In use, a user levels the amount of sauce within the measuring device by successively running the rim of the measuring device across the blade or wall of the leveler device to remove excess sauce. The excess sauce that is scraped or pushed off of the measuring device rim by the leveler blade may return back into the container. Thus, the user can consistently scrape and pour the desired amount of product.

Abstract: A sandbag filling apparatus includes a head portion with a bottom wall having a front edge, a rear edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. A first side wall is attached to the first side edge. A second side wall is attached to the second side edge. A rear wall is attached to the first and second side walls. A fill opening is defined between the rear edge and the rear wall. An elongated member is attached to and extends away from the rear wall. A handle is attached to the elongated member opposite of the elongated member opposite of the head portion. A retaining apparatus is mounted on the head portion and releasably retains a sandbag in an open position and aligned with the fill opening. Sand may be scooped with the bottom wall and dumped into the sandbag through the fill opening.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portion-taker device for taking a substance, the device including at least one measuring scoop, which scoop comprises: a frame; and a flap mounted to pivot relative to the frame and co-operating with it to define, in a first position, the bottom of a cavity that it used for taking the substance; the frame being arranged in such a manner as to enable a user to exert thrust on the flap on its side opposite from the cavity so as to reduce the volume thereof until the flap reaches a second position in which the volume of the cavity is substantially zero.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods which use a tray to hold and transfer objects, such as produce. The tray has at least one opening to permit the user to manipulate the tray during transfer without touching the contents held within the tray. The tray has an open end with a curved edge to reduce damage to the contents when transferring contents from the tray to a container. The tray is preferably constructed from a plastic-like material.

Abstract: A ladle including: a concave peripheral wall having a wall peripheral edge delimiting a containment volume. The ladle peripheral wall includes a pouring section for facilitating the pouring out of foodstuff from the containment volume. The pouring section has a symmetrically concave configuration. A collecting section is provided for facilitating the collection of foodstuff from a container into the containment volume. The collecting section defines a scraping sub-section wherein the wall peripheral edge has a substantially rectilinear configuration, the scraping subsection extending integrally from the pouring section. The collecting section also defines a cornering sub-section wherein the wall peripheral edge has a substantially convex configuration, the cornering sub-section extending integrally from the scraping sub-section. A handle extends from the ladle peripheral wall intermediate the pouring section and the cornering sub-section.

Abstract: Portable Fluid Delivery Device used for transporting water or other fluids comprising a shaft, a reservoir, a means for holding a water bottle or other container. In a preferred embodiment, the Portable Fluid Delivery Device also comprises an optional attachment assembly in order to facilitate quick removal of the device from the article it is thereto attached for use.

Abstract: A dust pan for facilitating emptying of debris from the dust pan, that is nestable one within another for decreased shipping costs, and that can be easily and inexpensively manufactured as a single piece.

Abstract: Provided is a carrier convertible from a sling supported vessel to a material handler for filling portable receptacles such as bags from a bulk lot of material. The front end of this unit is a scoop for gathering fluent material. Over top the scoop is a hood that prevents spill out of any material when the unit is raised into an upright position. The hood terminates at a projection that defines a hand grip. The scoop tapers into a flue. This tapering permits multiple units to nest into one another for storage purposes. The flue ends at an opening and the opening is sized so that an industry-specific standard bag fits over the opening. The length of the flue is dimensioned so that upon the bag being placed over the flue a hand can grasp both the carrier and bag easily at the projection. When grasped, the bag is tightened and secured to the carrier by the grasping hand. Other bags of different sizes can be accommodated by either gathering any slack with the gripping hand or making different size units.

Abstract: A collection system and method for various uses including the efficient collection of leaves. The system includes a specially designed chute element and an attachable draw-string type of plastic bag. The bag unit has plural perforations formed therein to provide for an equalization of air pressure and resultant ease of placement of collected items into the bag. The invention incorporates fluid mechanics principles related to air flow and air pressure equalization.

Abstract: A bag support assembly for facilitating sweeping objects into a bag through an opening. The bag support assembly includes a main member, a pair of side members each being removably couplable to the main member and designed for positioning a perimeter wall of a bag in a spaced relationship with the main member when the bag support assembly is inserted into an opening in the bag formed by the perimeter wall, and a strap member with opposite ends which are removably couplable to the side members.

Abstract: A filling device (1) for filling bags (5) with bulk material (6), which filling device (1) comprises a carrier (3) which is adapted for fixing to a lifting device (2) and which is provided with a number of load hooks (4) for fastening thereto of a bag (5), which bag (5) is provided for this purpose with fastening means (7) such as loops (7) or eyes (7), characterized in that the load hooks (4) are formed such that during operation a wholly or partially filled bag (5) is automatically released from the load hooks (4) by setting down the bag (5) and moving the lifting device (92) away.

Abstract: A panel which may be removably inserted into a nonrigid container, which container is comprised of at least one container wall defining a container opening. The panel is characterized at least in that it is formed from a material which is selected from a group consisting of polyvinyl chloride foam board and high impact polystyrene. Preferably, the device is rectangular and defines a centered aperture through each of its width-defining edge portions and a pair of spaced-apart apertures through each of its length-defining edge portions. Among the advantages provided by the device is that it may be repeatedly bent and inserted into a nonrigid container so that, upon release, the container may be retained in an upright and open position for easy access, all without breaking or cracking and without damaging the container either during retention of the container or during its removal therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention is a shovel that is adapted to quickly and efficiently fill containers, such as bags, with loose materials, such as sand or gravel. The shovel has a main body with a pair of handles located on first and second sides of the body, respectively. The body is preferably seven-sided and made by taking a piece of material and removing three of its four corner points. The seven-sided body has two long edges that meet at first ends, respectively, to form a single acute point. The acute point on this shovel allows the user to gain access to compacted or frozen materials that otherwise might be a problem to collect. Second ends of the two long edges meet first ends of two short edges, respectively, forming a first pair of obtuse points. Second ends of the two short edges meet first ends of two medium edges, respectively, forming a second pair of obtuse points. Second ends of the medium edges meet opposite ends of a third short edge, respectively, thereby forming a third pair of obtuse points.

Abstract: A new bag filling device for easily scooping ballast material, such as sand or dirt, into a flexible bag. The inventive device includes an elongate tubular body member formed by a perimeter wall having inner and outer surfaces with the inner surface defining a body member hollow interior. At the top end of the body member is a top edge defining an upper opening into the body member hollow interior. The top edge also includes a scooping portion which is positioned towards the back of the body member. The scooping portion is designed for permitting the scooping of material, such as sand, dirt, and gravel, through the upper opening into the body member hollow interior. The bottom end of the body member has a bottom edge which defines a lower opening into the body member hollow interior. The bottom end of the body member is designed for insertion through the opening and into the interior of a flexible bag to permit passage of material through the body member hollow interior into the interior of a flexible bag.

Abstract: A bag filler consisting of a single tubular member has a peripheral portion removed from one end thereof to form a hand grip while an opposing peripheral portion at the same end then forms a scoop, has its other end inserted into the open end of a bag to be filled, and the bag at both its ends is then turned about and within the associated ends of the tubular member so that an operator may with one hand hold both the open end of the bag and the hand grip of the tubular member for guiding the bag and bag filler into engagement with material from which the bag is to be filled, while the operator's other hand holds the bag and other end of the tubular member to propel the bag and bag filler.

Abstract: A sandbag filling device utilizing a scoop possessing first and second end portions. A channel is formed intermediate the first and second end portions and is sized to allow a bag to fit over the scoop. A support is also employed and includes a first portion pivotally engaging the scoop. The support also possesses a second portion which includes a flange that extends transversely from the support. The flange may sere as a stop for the closed portion of the bag that fits over the scoop when the bag is being filled.

Abstract: A scoop which is used to deposit sand or other particulate material into a bag. The scoop can be temporarily secured to the bag while its rear end is partially disposed within the bag. The envisioned purpose for this scoop is to permit one person to quickly and efficiently fill a bag with sand. During situations where flooding or mudslides appear imminent, the ability of an individual to quickly fill sandbags multiplied by a number of individuals performing the same function, can increase dramatically the number of sandbags filled for a given period of time in contrast to other conventional methods.

Abstract: A scoop assembly capable of being lifted through a granular material to a headspace of an upright container from a location in the container below the headspace when the granular material is fluidized by shaking the container along a substantially vertical axis. A scoop assembly has a handle portion connected to a measuring portion. The measuring portion has a cavity which is covered by a removable cover which prevents granular material entering the cavity before the scoop assembly is lifted into the headspace. The scoop assembly has an outer shape which is streamlined to enhance lifting speed.

Abstract: An earthen material excavator includes, a) a base undercarriage comprising running gear to move the excavator over the ground; b) a slewing platform; c) a plurality of booms operatively connected to one another, one of the booms being operatively connected with the slewing platform; and d) a digging bucket apparatus mounted to another of the booms, the bucket apparatus including, i) a rigid digging assembly having a fore earth working end and an aft non-earth-working end, the digging assembly comprising an internal throat positioned between the assembly fore and aft ends; and ii) a substantially rigid earthen material container removably mounted relative to the aft end of the rigid digging assembly, the rigid earthen container being mounted in communication with the throat to receive earthen material transferred from the rigid digging assembly through the throat.

Abstract: A lightweight, portable and disposable pet feces disposal apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a full size scoop and an attached disposal bag that both collapse and fold to a size that can be easily carried in a person's pocket or purse.

Abstract: A cleaning device including a rake member, a body connected to the rake member and having an opening adjacent the rake member and an interior volume, and a gate affixed within the body so as to allow material to pass from the rake member into the interior volume while preventing movement of the material from the interior volume toward the rake member. The body includes a door affixed to an end of the body opposite the rake member so as to allow access to the interior volume. A first handle is affixed to a surface of the body and a second handle is affixed to the surface of the body between the first handle and the rake member. The body includes a throat section and a storage section connected to the throat section. The throat section and the storage sections share the interior volume. The gate includes a first gate which is affixed within the throat section of the body adjacent the rake member and a second gate affixed within the storage throat section adjacent the throat section.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a device and method for enabling a person to fill a sandbag quickly and efficiently without the assistance of another person.The inventive sandbag shovel preferably includes a scoop for scooping up the sand, a chute flexibly connected to the scoop for directing sand from the scoop into a sandbag, a sandbag gripper mounted to the chute for releasable connection to the mouth of a sandbag to maintain the sandbag mouth in sand-receiving relationship to the chute, and a pair of handles connected to the scoop.

Abstract: A refuse collector for introducing solid refuse into commercial plastic trash bags is disclosed. One embodiment of the collector includes an open, peripheral frame having a collection tray hinged thereto, and a pair of bag expanders that are hinged thereto and extend rearwardly from the frame and into a plastic trash bag to hold the bag open. In a second embodiment the collector includes three inexpensive, interlocking disposable components. The collector is particularly adapted to collection of hazardous solid waste such as metal chips or refuse contaminated with hazardous, toxic or infectious materials. The collector may be used in a horizontal or vertical position.

Abstract: A hollow lid (14) with a built-in scoop (25) combines with an integrated sliding blade (18) to form a single mechanical system for the removal of dry foodstuffs. The scoop and cut-off blade are integrated mechanically, and function in concert, so as to permit the scoop to connect with the blade to pull the blade over a dispensing hole (36B), thereby blocking the flow of dry foodstuffs while at the same time allowing the scoop to release freely from claws (54) that hold the scoop while the blade blocks the flow of material and permits the scoop to be removed from the jar or container lid with the scoop's measured contents that have filed the scoop by gravity flow.

Abstract: A refuse collector for introducing solid refuse into commercial plastic trash bags is disclosed. The collector includes a open, peripheral frame having a collection tray hinged thereto, and a pair of expander arms that extend rearwardly from the frame and into a plastic trash bag to hold the bag open. The collector is particularly adapted to collection of hazardous solid waste such as metal chips or refuse contaminated toxic or infectious materials. The collector may be used in a horizontal or vertical position, and folds into a compact configuration for storage.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing powder or lump materials from a storage vessel, obtaining a preselected volume of the material, returning any excess material to the storage vessel, and dispensing the obtained measured material. The apparatus contains a product-receiving part, a handle portion, and a transition area in the shape of a taper which tapers downwardly toward the handle, which transition area connects the product-receiving part with the handle. The handle comprises a tube which is closed by a movable piston. The tube may be marked to facilitate measuring the volume of the material.

Abstract: A waste collection device is designed to assist a person in the collection of yard wastes. The device is in the form of a rectangular generally box-shaped configuration. It includes side wall, a bottom wall, a back wall, a top wall and an open front. The top wall has a generally elliptically shaped opening extending from the front end near the open front toward the back wall but terminating short of the back wall. The opening allows a user of the device to push yard wastes into the box and backward into the box so as to compress the materials therein. A handle is positioned on the top wall to enable the user to lift the device to deposit materials collected into the device into larger containers.

Abstract: An improved trash and leaf bagging apparatus is constructed of a rigid frame having an opening that is completely surrounded with a supply of netting material that forms a netting bag. The rigid frame may be connected to a handle, to facilitate mobility; the rigid frame may also be connected to a collapsible tunnel assembly that forms a converging tunnel toward the frame opening. Trash, leaves or other refuse is projected through the rigid frame and into the netting bag by means of an air blowing device. When the bag is filled to the desired capacity, the netting material is cut and tied at the open end to form a completely enclosed bag of refuse. A new netting bag may be formed from the supply of netting surrounding the rigid frame and the process repeated.

Abstract: An arrangement for loading manageable material into containers or moulds with the aid of a mechanical shovel, and in particular to filling large sacks (10) intended for transporting or storing the matrial. The arrangement includes a mechanical shovel or scoop (5) which can be attached to a shovel loader in a conventional manner and which has an open side through which the shovel can be filled with material. The shovel defining wall located opposite the open side of the shovel when the open side thereof faces upwards is at least partially funnel-shaped (8). The passageway (9) through the funnel-shaped part is provided with a closure throttle (12) and the funnel-shaped part (8) is intended to co-act with the filling opening of the container (10) in a manner to enable a desired quantity of material to be transfered from the shovel to the container.

Abstract: The problems of excess flow of a liquid to be dispensed in a metering device, especially for a sterilizing liquid for packings and packaging materials, is solved by pumping the liquid from a supply vessel below the housing of the metering device into the latter and maintaining a bath of the liquid in the latter by overflow back to the supply vessel. A control slider lifts a quantity of the liquid from the bath to an overflow channel from which it flows to a metering chamber and then passes through an upwardly inclined duct to the atomizing and blowing device applying the liquid spray to the packaging materials.

Abstract: The combination dustpan and guide for filling trash containers and the like according to the invention provides a dustpan having a scoop portion and a rearwardly disposed handle arranged to be removably attached to a conventional trash container, whereby the container, with the attached dustpan, can be laid in a horizontal position to receive debris therein by sweeping it directly into the container by the scoop portion of the dushpan which further includes stabilizing flanges disposed on each side and extending rearwardly thereof, so as to cooperate with the handle in defining a structure for removably attaching the dustpan to the opening of the trash container.

Abstract: A two piece portable and upright trash bag supporting device having a frame member removably retaining the open end of a conventional flexible trash bag to an opening in an upright unit. The unit has an inclined ramp leading into the unit opening and, thus, into the bag. A handle is provided at the upper end of the unit for holding the same while sweeping trash, leaves, grass and other debris into the bag. After filling the bag, the frame member and attached bag is removed from the unit, the frame member is removed from the bag and the bag is discarded.

Abstract: An article receptacle for the disposal of articles, such as trash and litter, includes a flexible bag frictionally retained between two frames. The frames nest together to permit the bag to be inserted and removed without bending or deforming the frames, and to permit the frictional engagement of the frames to strengthen in response to the bag load. Several attachments provide support for the assembled frames: a hip mount supports the frames on a user's belt; a scoop attachment supports the frames in an upright position at ground level and includes a ramp to permit debris to be swept directly into the bag mouth; and a wall mount supports the frames from a vertical surface.

Abstract: The portable leaf and trash collector according to the invention includes a first member with a chute portion on one end, a scoop on the other end, and a groove between the chute and scoop. The chute portion is inserted into the top opening of a plastic bag, and the bag is surrounded by a ring with a handle thereon. The handle is positioned so that it is approximately opposite the chute and the bag is retained between the ring and first member by snapping the ring into the groove.

Abstract: The present specification discloses a combination dust pan and refuse container constructed of inexpensive lightweight materials which is highly transportable and repositionable from an upright refuse transporting position to a horizontal refuse collecting position. The combination dust pan and container is made up of a framework which distends and substantially encloses a conventional disposable trash bag, four circumferentially spaced ground contacting wheels and a dust pan which depends outwardly from the frame near the mouth of the bag. In the transporting position, all four wheels contact the ground and provide a stable base. In the collecting position, the outwardmost edge of the dust pan and two of the wheels which are on a common axle contact the ground. A handle is provided which projects upwardly in both the transporting and collecting positions to facilitate mobility of the pan/container combination.