US3703158A
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Scoop for animal waste
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-16
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Granted: 1972-11-21
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Expires: 1991-09-16
Abstract
Abstract A scoop for the waste of an animal, such as a dog, which permits the dog owner to scoop the solid waste matter into a plastic bag without dirtying his hands or the scoop. The scoop is adapted to be loaded with a plastic bag in such a manner that, upon removal of the plastic bag, the exterior surfaces of the bag are clean and all surfaces of the bag that could come in contact with the solid waste matter are internal surfaces. The bag carrying the solid waste matter can be closed with a twist tie and deposited in a waste receptacle leaving a completely clean scoop ready for subsequent use.
Inventors
- 👤 Seymour A Lemler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:06
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01H; E01H1/00; E01H1/12; E01H1/1206
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A scoop for animal waste comprising trough defining means having a front end and a rear end, clamping means carried by said trough defining means at said rear end, and a disposable bag having an open end and a closed opposite end, said bag opposite end being releasably held by said clamping means, said bag being received in said trough defining means and of a length substantially longer than the length of the trough defining means between said front and rear ends thereof and extending forwardly from said clamping means to said front end of said trough defining means and to be folded rearwardly about said trough defining means for covering normally exposed surfaces thereof during use of said scoop and exposing only the interior surfaces of said bag to the animal waste.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A scoop for animal waste comprising trough defining means having a front end and a rear end, clamping means carried by said trough defining means at said rear end, and a disposable bag having an open end and a closed opposite end, said bag opposite end being releasably held by said clamping means, said bag being received in said trough defining means and of a length substantially longer than the length of the trough defining means between said front and rear ends thereof and extending forwardly from said clamping means to said front end of said trough defining means and to be folded rearwardly about said trough defining means for covering normally exposed surfaces thereof during use of said scoop and exposing only the interior surfaces of said bag to the animal waste.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
133 words
A scoop for animal waste comprising trough defining means having a front end and a rear end, clamping means carried by said trough defining means at said rear end, and a disposable bag having an open end and a closed opposite end, said bag opposite end being releasably held by said clamping means, said bag being received in said trough defining means and of a length substantially longer than the length of the trough defining means between said front and rear ends thereof and extending forwardly from said clamping means to said front end of said trough defining means and to be folded rearwardly about said trough defining means for covering normally exposed surfaces thereof during use of said scoop and exposing only the interior surfaces of said bag to the animal waste.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
133 words
A scoop for animal waste comprising trough defining means having a front end and a rear end, clamping means carried by said trough defining means at said rear end, and a disposable bag having an open end and a closed opposite end, said bag opposite end being releasably held by said clamping means, said bag being received in said trough defining means and of a length substantially longer than the length of the trough defining means between said front and rear ends thereof and extending forwardly from said clamping means to said front end of said trough defining means and to be folded rearwardly about said trough defining means for covering normally exposed surfaces thereof during use of said scoop and exposing only the interior surfaces of said bag to the animal waste.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
A scoop for animal waste as claimed in claim 1, wherein said trough defining means includes a generally scoop-like member having a bottom wall, a rear wall and side walls, all of said walls defining external surfaces, said normally exposed surfaces covered by said bag during use of said scoop including said bottom and side walls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
A scoop for animal waste as claimed in claim 2, wherein said clamping means includes a ledge carried by said rear wall, a plate adapted to overlie said ledge and spring means cooperating between said plate and said ledge for releasably biasing said plate into engagement with said ledge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A scoop for animal waste as claimed in claim 3, wherein said spring means includes a pair of handle members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
A scoop for animal waste as claimed in claim 3, wherein said trough defining means further includes a scoop closing panel having an exterior surface, and hinge means pivoting said scoop closing panel to said plate, said normally exposed surfaces also including the exterior surface of said scoop closing panel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-11-21 | 1976-05-22 | 1976-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-21 | 1980-05-22 | 1980-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-21 | 1984-05-22 | 1984-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |