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Mark Twain ; Christmas greetings, 1890
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8167344 | Portable waste packaging device 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 loc... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8100445 | Pet leash and waste pick-up device A pet leash and waste pick-up device comprises a retractable waste pick-up tool which is conveniently disposed in a sheath housing compartment on the leash device. When it is necessary to pick up and dispose of pet waste, the tool is removed from the sheath housing,... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8096597 | Apparatus and method for collecting and disposing pet waste by incineration 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 incin... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8038188 | Pet waste cleanup kit 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 leas... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8002318 | Container for picking up and transporting waste, in particular dog excrement 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 eit... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7976083 | Animal waste disposal system 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 por... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7914056 | Removing utensil for solid waste deposited by a small animal 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 positi... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7866717 | Portable waste packaging device 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 loc... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7845694 | Waste handling and bagging unit 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... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7819446 | Device for picking up solid material within a flexible bag 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, wherei... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7810860 | Portable pet faeces collection container 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 se... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7810859 | Pet waste pickup and disposal system 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 havi... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7789441 | Dog waste collecting assembly 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 a... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7722099 | Sanitary product disposal 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 cl... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7695034 | Waste collection apparatus 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 ... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7686360 | Waste collection and disposal apparatus and method of manufacture 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... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7677618 | Sanitary tubular pet waste removal device 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 t... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7665781 | Portable animal waste pick up and storage apparatus 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 e... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7665780 | Pet waste collection kit, device and method 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 ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7635153 | Waste collection apparatus 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 secon... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7625025 | Method and apparatus for picking up pet excrement from the ground A method and apparatus for picking up dog waste has a container and plurality of claw elements moveable from a first position entirely within the container and a second position outside the container and spaced apart. In retrieving dog waste, the claws may be retrac... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7625026 | Animal litter collector An animal litter collector, comprising a foldable board and a foldable bag having an opening, wherein the foldable board is thin, flat and elongated having a receptacle portion at one end for receiving animal litter, a handle portion in the middle for holding with t... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7552957 | Hand-held animal excrement removal device A device for removing animal excrement from a surface. The device has a cylindrical member, and a hollow outer member. The cylindrical member acts as a handle, one end of which terminates in a collar to which is attached a plurality of outwardly-biased gripping memb... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7523972 | Portable waste remover with integrated bag A waste removal apparatus comprising a handle, housing portion for holding and dispensing bags, and a grabbing assembly actuated by a spring and pulley assembly contained in the handle. Grabbing assembly is further coupled to a first and second frame member wherein ... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7523973 | Thermoformed litter scoop The present invention provides a thermoformed litter scoop comprising a generally concave scoop portion, and a handle portion attached to the scoop portion. The scoop portion has a bottom, sides and a rear and a plurality of openings therein. The openings are define... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7410197 | Bag dispenser attachable to a leash having lighting mechanism and optional scoop A pet refuse bag dispenser includes a housing having an inner cavity for storing a plurality of bags therein. A lamp provides light to an area from which pet refuse is collected and a battery is associated with the lamp. A switch controls electrical connection betwe... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7374215 | “Scoopeeze” portable canine waste pick-up device A device for collecting, transporting, and disposing of waste material comprising a handle and a body coupled to the handle further comprising an outer semi-circular frame having an inner cavity, a semi-circular insert inserted into the outer semi-circular frame, an... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7347326 | Multiple angle tubular container A tubular container that can be bent at multiple angles to hold and protect irregular (non-straight) items. The container comprises at least one rigid, hollow straight section and at least one hollow tubular connector piece. The connector piece is configured to fit ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7325849 | Sanitary pick-up device A sanitary pick-up device comprises an elongated body having first and second opposite ends and a midsection therebetween. A fixed bail and a movable bail are carried near the first opposite end of the body and a handgrip is carried near the second opposite end of t... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7293810 | Apparatus for collection and pouching A sanitary refuse collecting and pouching device having an actuator handle and a housing unit that can be configured to have a movement mechanism, material shaft rollers for dispensing replaceable collection pouch material, formation rollers, and a cutting unit. The... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7278377 | Poop scoop and bagger A pickup device that has a scoop for picking up waste and the device has a plastic bag lining the device which can be used to dispose of the waste. ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7261347 | Waste collection devices Various embodiments of waste collecting devices and systems provide structures for orienting a container for scooping up waste, and various structures for sealing such a container. The containers are preferably nesting containers such that they will lend themselves ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7222899 | Motion assisted manure fork A motion assisted manure fork having a handle, a fork head having a plurality of tines, and a motor assembly that imparts a sinusoidal motion to the plurality of tines. The fork head includes a frame having a neck dimensioned to receive one end of a handle and a plu... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7222900 | Motion assisted manure fork A motion assisted manure fork having a handle, a fork head having a plurality of tines, a leverage assembly and a motor assembly that imparts a sinusoidal motion to the plurality of tines. The fork head includes a frame having a neck dimensioned to receive one end o... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7216905 | Refuse removal system and method for removing refuse A refuse removal system for picking up waste material in an optimally sanitary manner including a claw mechanism including a first set of arcuately formed finger members and a second set of arcuately formed finger members that are displaced each from the other in a ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7185931 | Handheld pole device for scooping and bagging vermin A handheld pole device for scooping and bagging vermin. The device includes a head, a pole, and a release apparatus. The head is disposable and contacts the ground for scooping and bagging the vermin. The pole extends upwardly from the head for engagement by a hand ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182376 | Container for collecting and disposing of animal excreta A hand-held portable container (1) for collecting and disposing of animal excreta comprising a shell (5,101) having an opening for receiving excreta, the shell (5,101) having an impaling instrument including a plurality of tines (8) dispo... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7137752 | Organizer cover with external concealment flaps An organizer cover, comprising first and second cover panels and a spine, an external surface, at least one organizer element, and at least one concealment flap. The spine is operatively coupled between the first and second cover panels. The first and second cover p... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7124450 | Flushable plunger cover A flushable cover for a plunger with a layer of a flushable paper material and a layer of a film soluble in cold water. The cover is constructed to maintain integrity during use of the plunger, but at the same time being capable of being broken down in water. ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7117536 | Silicone grabber A generally C-shaped body for hand protection and grip enhancement includes a finger receiving pocket at a first end of the body and a thumb receiving pocket at a second end of the body. The fingers of a user are placed in the finger receiving pocket, while the thum... | 10/10/2006 |
