Abstract: A gutter cleaning tool includes a cleaning blade having a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge and a handle attached to the cleaning blade. The first edge of the cleaning blade engages a bottom of a gutter. The second edge of the cleaning blade engages an exterior side wall of the gutter, the exterior side wall of the gutter being away from a roof. The third edge of the cleaning blade engages the handle and attaching to the handle. The third edge of the cleaning blade and the first edge of the cleaning blade form an angle, the angle being less than ninety degrees. The handle follows the third edge of the cleaning blade such that the handle follows the angle. The handle extends beyond the gutter in a direction away from the roof.

Abstract: A device is provided for removing material from a container. The device includes a scoop and a connector. The scoop extends distally from a shoulder portion. The connector extends proximally from the shoulder portion and couples the device to a tube within the container.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a hand digging shovel includes a handle and a shovel. The hand digging shovel is configured for use in gardens and the like and is intended to permit both low-fatigue working with minimized excavation and also use in tight spaces. These problems are solved by a slightly V-shaped arrangement of handle and shovel relative to one another, wherein said handle and shovel are connected together by means of an arm.

Abstract: A sanitary scoop that includes a scoop portion, a handle portion, a shield portion, a partition wall formed between the scoop portion and the handle and shield portions, and a tab. The sanitary scoop is constructed to allow placement of the scoop in various orientations while maintaining sanitation of the scoop portion.

Abstract: A litter box cleaning kit includes a litter shovel having a nonporous bottom section for collecting non-solid waste, a curved section having a plurality of openings for collecting and sifting solid waste, a bag holder for positioning disposal bags in an open configuration and a caddy for storing each of the shovel, bag holder and disposal bags.

Abstract: A device for collecting waste that allows a user to stand upright and place the waste in a disposable bag such that the non-disposable parts of the device do not come into contact with the waste is provided. The device includes a containment mechanism for containing collected waste and a scooping mechanism placing the waste in containment mechanism. The containment mechanism includes a receptacle for receiving a bag for the waste; an elongated member attached to the receptacle at one end and a handle member at a second end. The scooping mechanism includes an elongated handle having a first handle end and a second handle end; a grip portion integrally connected to the first handle end; and a lower plate portion integrally connected to the second handle end, the lower plate portion including a plurality of tines.

Abstract: An ice fishing device compromising of an ice scoop/skimmer with handle having a proximal and distal end, a retractable device, and an apparartus used to secure the invention to the fisherman or other convenient location. This may be to the ice fisherman's clothing/gear such as but not limited to a belt loop, zipper, pocket, or built-in loop that is commonly found on ice fishing garments. After use and when simply released from the fisherman's hand, this ice scoop/skimmer automatically retracts back to its original position typically near or at the waist level of the fisherman. This invention keeps the scoop in a readily accessible and convenient location after each use and prevents the fisherman from repeatedly bending over to retrieve his/her scoop and also minimizes the chance of losing the scoop/skimmer.

Abstract: An improved shovel tool for gold prospecting specifically in a river configured to reduce or eliminate loss of potentially gold bearing dirt, sand, silt, gravel, or other desirable material due to the river's current passing over the material. Three side-walls extended perpendicularly upward from the perimeter of the scoop's base and a rim projects inward from the top of the side-walls thereby creating a protected pocket within the side-walls and rim of the scoop. The protective pocket traps collected material and water, and forces the river's current to flow around the scoop and collected material, thereby preventing loss.

Abstract: A multifunction lawn and garden device includes a generally flat base member having a plurality of upward radiating walls extending therefrom. A slanted edge is disposed along the front side of the base member, and an aperture is formed within the center of the base member. A generally T-shaped handle is positioned above the center of the base member and is secured to each of the back and side walls, and a removable insert member having a complementary shape as the aperture is provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a utensil 10 includes a body 12 and a water entry point 14. The body 12 is in the form of a scoop and is fabricated from a thermoplastic polymer, e.g. Polyvinyl chloride. The body 12 is substantially cylindrical in shape and is typically truncated along its length. The inner portion of the body 12 defines a scoop-like excrement receiving surface 16 which extends from a free end region 18 of the body 12. Water is then supplied via the entry point 14 into the body 12 at a pressure sufficient to discharge the excrement received therein and disposed of into the drainage system.

Abstract: This small utility's primary use is specifically designed to scrape out the contents from the four sizes of Baby Food Jars as indicated in the Specifications.

Abstract: A device for scraping a surface and scooping items from the surface incorporates a body, a handle, a blade and a scoop. The body has a proximal portion, a distal portion and a central portion that fixedly couples the proximal portion with respect to the distal portion. The handle is located at the proximal portion of the body, and is adapted to be held by a user and to facilitate single-handed manipulation of the device by the user. The blade is located at the distal portion of the body, and is oriented to project outward from the body. The scoop is coupled to the central portion of the body, the scoop having a sidewall adapted to be folded in at least one location such that the sidewall can be expanded to form a scoop having a hollow portion for receiving the items, and can be collapsed by folding the sidewall such that the scoop is roughly the same thickness as other portions of the body.

Abstract: An apparatus for picking up material is disclosed that has a scoop section with a bottom, a leading edge, two spaced apart side walls extending up from opposed sides of the bottom, and a back between the two side walls extending up from the bottom opposite the leading edge. The scoop has a cavity formed within the bottom, the side walls, and the back, and having an open front end and extending rearward therefrom. The scoop has a handle connected to and extending rearward and downward from the back of the scoop section. The handle and back are fixedly or adjustably attached to one another. The scoop cavity has an extended cavity section disposed under the handle that is a contiguous part of the cavity. The scoop is ergonomically designed for reducing stress related fatigue, strain or injury to the upper or lower extremities, or shoulder or neck.

Abstract: A scoop set with a plurality of scoop members and a plurality of extension rod members that attach to a receiving member found on each scoop. Each scoop member has a specific material collecting geometry designed to accommodate a specific jar or bottle construction. Each scoop member is designed to help remove the last remains of food items or cosmetic material or other liquids, oils, creams or solids found at the bottom of a jar or bottle. Each extension rod receiving member has a magnet embedded in its distal end. The extension rods each have a hollow end capable of slidably receiving the extension rod receiving member. The hollow portion of the extension rod terminates in a ferrous metal plate that can removably engage the extension rod receiving magnet.

Abstract: A device for bailing liquid and associated debris from shallow puddles on flexible sheet surfaces comprises a open-ended container, having an oblong transverse cross-section, and a transverse handle, which is attachable to an extension pole.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing accumulated leaves and other debris from an overhead gutter of a building or the like, said apparatus including a blade adapted to skim a substantial portion of the internal skirt of said gutter to which leaves and debris are accumulated therein, and an elongated handle having one end adapted to be held by a user at a remote end substantially perpendicular to said blade.

Abstract: A device for retrieving animal feces including a handle portion and a scoop and/or rake portion having a surface. The scoop and/or rake portion contacts the feces for removal, and a portion of the surface of the scoop and/or rake portion includes a coating, wherein the coating exhibits a coefficient of friction (?) of less than or equal to 1.0 and a contact angle of 90° or greater.

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.