Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Sanitary handler for pet droppings
Reexamination Certificate
2000-06-12
2001-06-26
Cherry, Johnny D. (Department: 3652)
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Sanitary handler for pet droppings
C294S055500
Reexamination Certificate
active
06250695
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to disposable scoops suitable for removal of dog feces.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
It has now come to pass that through either legal, ethical or moral requirements, disposal of dog feces in a clean and least unobtrusive manner is desirable. Apparatus which facilitates such fecal matter removal in a convenient manner is also desirable. Notwithstanding the aforesaid use, the subject invention is suitable for alternative similar uses such as the removal of vomit and other biological, or chemical disposables.
In the disposal of undesirable waste products, it is particularly desirable to isolate the offensive waste products from contact with the person performing the disposing process. In addition, the devices used to remove the waste may become soiled or contaminated posing an unsanitary condition in and of itself. It is therefore of particular importance to have the ability to obtain an inexpensive, disposable receptacle which effectively isolates the receptacle's contents from the hand of the user.
In the manufacturing process of a disposable scoop, it is desirable to utilize the least material and create the least material waste. By eliminating material waste, a manufacturing cost is eliminated making the product less expensive to manufacture. It is additionally desirable to fabricate a product which may be nested together, one inside another, which in turn facilitates transportation and storage of the product in desirable quantities.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
It is an object of the invention to provide an implement which can easily and effectively scoop waste matter, such as dog feces and do so without the need for an additional aid such as a paddle.
It is also an object of the invention to create a scoop having geometry which will effectively hold waste contents in a manner least likely to contact the hands of the user.
It is still further an object of the invention to form such implement in a cost effective manner from a single sheet of material while leaving the least amount of material waste.
The invention is developed from a single sheet of substantially rectangular material, such as cardboard, by folding along pre-depressed fold lines to form a substantially rectangular shaped trough. A rear portion of the trough formed from the resulting folds is then fastened together by means of a staple or adhesive. Fractured portions of the rear wall of the trough are folded rearwardly to form handles to manipulate the invention.
The resulting configuration produces a device in the form of a scoop having side and rear walls. Integrally formed handles are angled to facilitate a downward force component on the front of the scoop to assist in gathering waste products.
Additional objects and features of the invention will be evident from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
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Cherry Johnny D.
Nu-Tec Corp.
Siegel Stephan
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