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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7404229 | Wet spill-dust pan A wet spill-dust pan, which includes an arched-shaped base panel, a back wall extending upward from a back edge of said base panel, a pair of side walls connected to arched sides of said base panel and extend the length thereof in an upward manner and are interconne... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7356871 | Dual sized broom and dust pan A long handled cleaning implement such as a broom that is provided with a collapsible handle that can be used as a mini sweeping broom. This collapsible ability will also permit compact storage, a cooperating accessory dustpan is provided which the collapsible clean... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7192037 | Lid assembly and method of use A lid assembly and method for removing articles from a floor. The lid assembly includes a lid assembly base structure, a fastening device for securing the lid assembly base structure to a storage cart, and a platform riser that forms a support platform at a distal e... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7131552 | Collection arrangement for a trash container The present invention provides an economically efficient trash collection arrangement for multiple use involving a sweeping ramp leading to a disposable, contained bag. In one configuration a special shaped container is provided as part of the arrangement, while in ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7107934 | Litter box apparatus A transportable litter box has a container body and a lid removably received over an open end of the container body. The container body has wheels rotatably connected thereto at an end opposite the open end. The lid has an opening therein suitable for allowing an an... | 09/19/2006 |
| 6386606 | Frame for catching pet waste A frame for catching pet waste for holding a bag for catching pet waste. The frame for catching pet waste includes a first tubular member that is elongate and has a first end and a second end. A second tubular member having a generally circular shape. The... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6282745 | Lobby dust pan A lobby dust pan of the type generally having a receptacle portion pivotally connected to a yoke. The yoke is flexible and is connected to a shaft. The yoke is deformable to enable a latch thereon to be retained with or released from suitably disposed ope... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6233781 | Refuse Container A refuse container includes a housing having an opening for receiving refuse, a bail pivotally attached to the housing for pivotal movement between a first position in front of the opening and a second position adjacent the housing, a handle attached to t... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6030011 | Waste collection device A hand-held waste collection device comprising a handle having first and second ends and a waste receptacle mounted to the handle second end, the receptacle including a top surface, a bottom surface and side walls forming an open front end and an open bac... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5799993 | Refuse collecting device A refuse collecting device which removably secures a disposable handle-equipped sack includes a scoop of rectangular box-like configuration having front and rear openings, and structure for engaging the handles of the sack. An elongated manipulating staff... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5702138 | Collector/carrier for animal excrement An animal refuse collector/carrier device consisting of a long rectangular plastic container having a hinged cover at its top with a long rigid carrying handle attached to the cover. Included is a shovel with a collection scoop that is stored inside the c... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5513822 | Device and method for holding open bags Trash bags are easily kept open to allow filling by first forming a collar in the top of the bag by folding a portion of the top inside out. Into this collar is fitted a semi-rigid resilient bar which forms an arch in the top of the bag. In a preferred em... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5379481 | Combined dustpan and broom A combined dustpan and broom wherein the dustpan is movable between a usage position and a stowage position. When in the stowage position, a broom is to be stowable in conjunction with the dustpan. A handle is connected to the dustpan by a U-shaped connec... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5343589 | Lobby dust pan A lobby dust pan of the type generally having a receptacle portion pivotally connected to a yoke. The yoke is flexible and is connected to a shaft. The yoke is deformable to enable latching means thereon to be retained with or released from a slot on the ... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5325565 | Device for collecting dust, water or the like In order to elevate workability in collecting refuse and the like, an elastic blade is attached to an extreme end of an opening of a main body of a collecting device in order to provide an intimate contact with the surface of a floor. A rotating shaft ext... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5323990 | Leaf ramp and bag holder device The present invention is a device for assisting a person in raking leaves into a vertically-oriented trash container. The device consists of a blunt-nosed ramp up which the leaves are raked using a conventional leaf rake. Once at the top of the ramp, the ... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5236237 | Dog feces collection device An open-ended container is carried on the end of a handle; and that connection is by a bail-wire, of a general U-shape, whose ends are rotatably mounted on the container side walls, the bail-wire's central or bight portion of the bail being rotatably conn... | 08/17/1993 |
| 5224239 | Litter trap Apparatus for cleaning litter such as paper from a surface and a method of using such apparatus are described. An open-end portable basket is provided made of wire mesh to hold the litter while allowing dirt and air to pass therethrough. A portable hand h... | 07/06/1993 |
| 5107564 | Leaf gathering and bagging system Disclosed is a leaf gathering and bagging system. The leaf gathering device comprises a mesh basket having a circumferential bump ring thereon, and two extendable legs cooperating with the mesh basket to guide leaves and other debris into the basket, the ... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5040754 | Refuse collector A refuse collector comprises a wheeled frame at one end of which is a hoop which supports a pliable cylindrical sleeve that is open at both of its ends. The hoop also is adapted to support a trash bag open at one end, the trash bag being accommodated with... | 08/20/1991 |
| 5031277 | Debris collecting and bagging apparatus 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; ... | 07/16/1991 |
| 5012542 | Mopping system A mopping system comprising a scoop pan with a two stage ramp for conveying liquid waste material to an open topped container and a mop support for releasably captively supporting a mop having a mop head, whereby the scoop pan can be manipulated by the mo... | 05/07/1991 |
| 4962956 | Waste collection device A waste collection device for animal waste having an elongate tubular handle and a head defining a frame at the lower end. The frame is fabricated from a resilient material such as spring wire and removably supports a plastic bag which bag is disposed of ... | 10/16/1990 |
| 4926515 | Improved mopping system An improved mopping system useful in cleaning a surface, the mopping system includes in combination a handle having a mop head at one end thereof, a container attached to the handle and holding a dispensable liquid, a valve mechanism for dispensing liquid... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4875729 | Apparatus for packaging waste material Apparatus (including a frame and a bag), a preferred bag, and a method for packaging waste for disposal are disclosed. The frame fits into the bag at the open end of the bag. The frame has a central open area, and when waste material is placed on the outs... | 10/24/1989 |
| 4802258 | Combination dustpan and guide means for filling trash containers and the like 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 ... | 02/07/1989 |
| 4521043 | Trash bagging apparatus Trash bagging apparatus for facilitating emplacing trash in a flexible container comprising two flat side sheets hingedly connected together at their interior edges, their exterior edges free to be pivoted about the hinged connection for carrying or stora... | 06/04/1985 |
| 4442567 | Dust pan and refuse container 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 collectin... | 04/17/1984 |
| 4357728 | Dust pan and refuse container 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 collectin... | 11/09/1982 |
| 4238868 | Refuse bag holder A device for holding a flexible plastic refuse bag comprises a continuous rectangular bag-supporting loop and a coextensive annular clamping frame which snaps in place over the loop, gripping the bag in place. A flat scoop is attached to the clamping fram... | 12/16/1980 |
| 3942831 | Removable and disposable waste collector An apparatus for receiving waste products and other debris from a floor, turf and the like, which apparatus is adapted to have a removable plastic bag attached thereto so as to permit selective disposal of said waste products and debris without the possib... | 03/09/1976 |
