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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7506615 | Animal waste collection and disposal system An animal waste collection and disposal system having a portable carrying housing with a plurality of separately sealable compartments, an integral ergonomic handle and integral apparatus to mount a leash. The collection and disposal system includes an animal waste ... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7472668 | Animal litter collector The present invention relates to an animal litter collector comprising a flat board in oblong shape, the top end of which is disposed with a flap near the edge thereof; the flap and the flat board are integrally formed as one piece; one side of the flap which is clo... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7410432 | Hockey stick An attachment for a blade of a playing stick such as a hockey stick. The attachment includes a floor portion with a leading edge that digs under an object to be flung by the stick. The attachment includes a base portion that engages the blade. The floor portion may ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7172627 | Stabilized interbody fusion system for vertebrae The invention concerns a stabilized interbody fusion system for vertebrae, of the type comprising an interbody implant (4) designed to be inserted in the intervertebral space defined between two neighboring vertebrae to be mutually secured, so as to restore t... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7073462 | Organizer for taking dogs for walks An organizer for assisting a user when taking a dog for a walk. The organizer has an adjustable belt with an interlocking buckle and an attached pouch. The pouch has a top lid and front, left and right surfaces. The lid closes by means of a top zipper. A hook for te... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7063045 | Leash with integrated pocket An animal leash including an integrated, selectively accessible cavity, the animal leash comprising: (a) a first elongated strap; and (b) a first collapsible wall attached to the first elongated strap to form an integrated receptacle, the integrated receptacle inclu... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7047907 | Litter scoop having disposable covering A scoop assembly having a scoop structure with a head section and a handle that extends from the head section. The head section of the scoop structure defines a plurality of openings. A removable liner is provided that lines the head section of the scoop structure. ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6986325 | Scooping assembly A scooping assembly includes at lease one container adapted to scoop up and dispose of pet droppings, and at least one clamping member adapted to removable engage the container. The scooping assembly further includes at least one triggering member operatively couple... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6964247 | Excrement container An excrement includes a hollow box body having an opening for covering a cover body thereon. The box body and the cover body are connected to a hanging body. A first inner cup and a second inner cup are contained in the box body. The second inner cup is inserted and... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6941896 | Animal feces collection device An animal feces collection device includes a tube having distal and proximal end portions defining a path therebetween, a flap coupled to the proximal end portion, a mechanism for pivoting the flap between open and closed positions and a scooping section for collect... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6926629 | Attachment for blade of hockey stick An attachment for a blade of a playing stick such as a hockey stick. The attachment includes a floor portion with a leading edge that digs under an object to be flung by the stick. The attachment includes a base portion that engages the blade. The floor portion may ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6668761 | Device for collecting excrements A device for collecting excrements has a one-piece body including two parts which are flexibly connected with one another to be moved between an open position in which the parts are spaced from one another, and includes position in which the parts are fol... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6505578 | Apparatus and method for disposing of pet waste An apparatus for disposing of pet waste including a housing defining a receiving opening and an internal storage area. A pair of control arms are slidably connected to opposite side walls of the housing and include a handle at first ends thereof for contr... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6237533 | Pet clean-up apparatus and method Apparatus is disclosed for discreet and convenient clean up of pet waste wherein the user can carry fresh, unused bags for pet waste in one compartment, and filled waste bags in another. The invention is configured for independent use, or for use with a p... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6227149 | Sanitary refuse and animal dung collection valet A sanitary, portable, light weight, and hand held and actuated refuse and waste collection device, and more particularly a telescopically adjustable, refuse and animal dung collection valet configured for convenient and sanitary collection of refuse and a... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6158395 | Dog excrement container A dog excrement container having a hollow stem, with a receptacle which is held thereon and has a ring surface, having an excrement bag whose hem is turned down over the ring surface, having a covering ring which is pivotable about an axis oriented perpen... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6129096 | Dog litter clean up kit and method A cleanup kit designed to be used by a person walking a dog to enable him to remove any litter deposited by the animal and then to flush and sanitize the spot contaminated by the litter. The kit includes a bag and shoulder carrying strap. The bag includes... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6123046 | Device for disposing of the feces from an animal utilizing any disposable plastic bag A device for disposing of feces from an animal by utilizing a disposable plastic bag. The device includes a handle held in the hand and an arm arrangement that removably engages the disposable plastic bag. The disposable plastic bag is attached to the arm... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6116194 | Pet clean-up bag arrangement The litter clean-up bag arrangement consisting of a resilient elongated base member and a bag having a front open end and a rear closed end. The front end of the bag includes an engaging bottom portion and a top portion. The engaging bottom portion is anc... | 09/12/2000 |
| 5970922 | Multifunctional favor animal box A multifunctional favor animal box includes a box body, a cover and a carrying body. The box body has an opening on the end thereof. The cover covers the opening of the box body, a cylinder is extended from the inner side of the cover and is received with... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5167377 | Animal waste bag dispenser An animal waste plastic bag dispenser stores a cylindrical roll of bags in a rotatable manner. A central core receives the roll rotatably, and is fixed between top and bottom plates. A cutting blade is disposed between the top and bottom plates to facilit... | 12/01/1992 |
| 4709827 | Home container A home container in accordance with the invention comprises two container elements (1) each comprising a bottom (2) and a side wall (3) extending along a portion of the bottom and on either side of a bottom division edge which does not have a side wall, w... | 12/01/1987 |
| 3986744 | Refuse collecting device A refuse collecting device which is designed particularly for dog or other animal waste or excrement embodies an open-ended, tubular, scoop-like body and has a flat bottom wall which constitutes a scoop proper and the forward edge of which is provided wit... | 10/19/1976 |
| 3943890 | Horse trailer waste unit A waste unit adaptable for detachable mounting to the rear door of a horse trailer for catching and containing the droppings of a horse being transported in the trailer. The unit is formed of two open containers joined by U-shaped straps that fit over the... | 03/16/1976 |