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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8132834 | Animal waste disposal tool A tool for retrieving animal waste is effective in complete removal as it deploys at its end a row of tines that are inserted beneath the solid waste so that is can be lifted from the ground as the first step for proper disposal. The waste is then removed from the t... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8100446 | Collapsible broom and dustpan method A collapsible broom and dustpan provide convenient, compact storage for use in RVs, mobile homes, efficiency apartments and the like with limited closet and storage space. The broom includes a standard telescoping handle which is affixed to a pivot joint on the broo... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8066311 | Easy cleaning pooper scooper 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 ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8066310 | Animal waste removal device A device capable of procuring one or more objects from a surface, particularly the removal of pet waste from the ground or another surface. The device can allow a person to remove waste while standing or sitting in a comfortable position, thereby reducing or elimina... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8011705 | Waste retrieval device with integral storage stand A waste retrieval device with integral storage stand. The integral storage stand provides for vertical storage of the waste retrieval portion and prevents any waste which may be adhering to the scoop jaws from contacting other surfaces. ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8002319 | Pooper scooper A pooper-scooper device for hands-free, no bending, scoop-up, temporary storage, release, and disposal of pet droppings having longer inner handle with attached to the ground end an ejector plate with a pattern of apertures incised throughout. Inner handle is receiv... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7992907 | Animal excrement collector device An animal excrement collector device including a handle having a first internal cavity; a spring-loaded extension assembly disposed therein, that extends an extension rod from the handle upon activation of an extension button disposed on the handle; a trigger-lock m... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7954867 | Pick up device A pick up device comprises a container defining an interior space, the container having a front wall movable between an open position and a closed position and a rear wall movable between an open position and a closed position. A reciprocating arm is associated with... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7942460 | Pet litter scooper A litter scooper for quick and convenient removal of waste from pet litter boxes. The litter scooper may include a bowl having a front opening and a guard covering at least part of the front opening. The scooper may also include a handle of sufficient length to allo... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7845695 | Waste collection device The disclosure describes a waste collection device that includes a sweep that includes a plate and a first handle, and a scoop that includes a receptacle and a second handle. The first handle is attached to the plate and the second handle is attached to the receptac... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7744136 | Remote refuse collection and bagging device and method Disclosed is a remote collection and bagging device for a sanitary and convenient means for collecting and disposing of refuse or fecal matter at a distance from a user. The device comprises a handle and trigger, a foldable extension shaft, a cable attached to the t... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7695035 | Pet waste collection tool with integrated leash A pet waste collection tool includes a body portion, a retractable trigger, a scoop portion, a chain, a leash attachment member, and a leash. The body portion may include a first end, a second end, and a handle portion. The retractable trigger may be coupled on one ... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7686361 | Animal waste handling device An animal waste handling device includes an elongated foldable. A hand hold thereon has a trigger that operates against a spring bias. A clamp including an upper and a lower clamp element is provided on the handle. A sliding housing is provided on the handle adjacen... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7681931 | Barkersville scooper device The present is invention is a refuse collector device for collecting feces waste material from the ground. The device comprises a shaft having an upper end and a lower end with an internal bore extending therethrough. An extension rod extends through the internal bo... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7628431 | Device for sanitary removal of canine fecal matter and method therefor A device for removing canine fecal matter includes a lobed knob connected by concentric tubes to a dual housing, the inner of which holds a set of panels that are opened or closed by the linear movement of the smaller tube in combination with a panel actuating ring ... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7618073 | Waste collection tool A tool for collecting waste in a bag, comprising an elongated shaft member, a ring member, and two clamps. The tool provides for the securing of a bag on the ring member such that no part of the ring member or the outside surface of the bag may come in contact with ... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7588273 | Doggy walk scooper An animal waste collection device allows collection of waste without soiling the device or user. The Doggy Walk Scooper comprises an elongated handle; a hooked grip disposed at one end and a pick-up and collection device at the other end comprising a modified elonga... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7448659 | Pet debris scooper systems A system for picking up solid objects, such as pet debris and pet waste, and automatically sealing such pet waste within a disposable liner. The liner is installed on a hand-held scooper device by an automatic applicator. The liners are design specifically for the s... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7407207 | Pet waste removal scooper A device for collecting refuse from an animal includes a cylindrical housing a plurality of longitudinal slots holding the lips of a plurality of disposable bags. The device also includes a frame formed of relatively stiff elements connected end to end and holding t... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7401826 | Puwi-bag An apparatus that can pick up animal waste, be effectively sealed, and then be carried around like a bag until the animal waste can be properly disposed of in a safe and healthful manner. The apparatus is a bag fabricated from a water-resistant material, with the ba... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7360548 | Combination grasping device and walking cane with detachable base Provided herewith is a walking cane device that converts into a tool for grasping items out of the normal reach of an individual. The device comprises two vertical members, pivotably connected to each other. One end of the device is a handle end and the other end is... | 04/22/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7299714 | Telescoping and locking lever arm A telescoping lever arm comprises a tube and a rod. The tube has an opening at one end thereof and has an inner circumferential dimension along the inside thereof. The opening is smaller than the inner circumferential dimension of the tube. The rod has an outer circ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7287790 | Device for animal waste retrieval A device for animal waste retrieval comprises a handle having a first latching member with a releasing member disposed at a first end of a guide, a support having a second latching member and a bag gripper disposed at a second end of the guide surface with a pull sl... | 10/30/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7267381 | Dog waste-collection device and bag disposal system A new, unique, lightweight and compact dog waste-collection device and bag disposal system is disclosed for the sanitary and convenient capture and disposal of dog waste comprised of a telescoping plastic handle and a collection bag rim which can be easily transform... | 09/11/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7226098 | Pet waste and refuse collection system and method System and method for vacuum actuated collection of pet waste and refuse. The system comprises a vacuum assembly operatively disposed in a vacuum chamber. The vacuum chamber is in operative fluid communication with a receiving chamber that receives and at least temp... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7204533 | Animal faeces collector device The present invention relates to a collapsible animal faeces collector device (1) having a handle portion (2) and a receptacle support (6), supporting a receptacle (8) with an upwardly facing surface (10) for receiving a faecal dep... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204532 | Dog excrement collector The invention relates to a dog excrement collector that comprises a hollow handle (9) which contains a bag (12) that is fixed with a clip (11) to the shaft (1) which is solidly connected to the frame (16) by clip (25). A rod... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7198310 | Device for pet animal droppings collection A device for pet animal droppings collection, including a hollow pole; a control lever, the control lever being placed inside the hollow pole and extending from one end of the hollow pole to the other end; an operating mechanism, the operating mechanism being instal... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7192190 | Plastic bag having flap construction The invention sets forth a bag for an animal waste collection device. The bag is formed from a blank of plastic material, and comprises a middle section panel, a back panel, and a pocket front flap section. The bag defines a collection pocket formed by the front pan... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7188878 | Waste collection devices Waste collecting devices provide for orienting a disposable bag about the waste-contacting elements of the device in order to protect them from unwanted soiling by contact with the waste to be collected. The disposable bag is preferably a common grocery bag (or “t... | 03/13/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7178843 | Litter and refuse retrieval device A litter and refuse retrieval device is provided for sanitarily and single-handedly cleaning up after a pet. The device includes an outer frame having an upper and a lower portion and an inner frame also having an upper and a lower portion. The upper and lower porti... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7140583 | Mechanical chock with cams for climbing and mountaineering A mechanical chock has a pair of anchoring cams mounted in rotation and in opposition on a common support spindle. Each cam includes a bearing surface having a predetermined profile. The bearing surface of the first cam presents a convex face, whereas the bearing su... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7131675 | Camp fire tool A tool to be used for controlling campfires. This tool is has a bright or reflective mainshaft to place users on notice of its location, and its potentially dangerous temperature. This tool has a hook portion to accommodate standard sizes of camp fire wood for the c... | 11/07/2006 |
