US3739418A
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Litter scoop
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-29
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1991-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A disposable litter scoop formed of a flexible paper or plastic bag having scoop panels secured to the upper edge thereof in spaced apart opposed relation to permit the scooping of litter therebetween after which the panels and bag are inverted to drop the litter into the bag. The panel scoop members may be turned inwardly of the bag to seal the bag and to form a handle for carrying the bag.
Inventors
- 👤 G Yonaites
- 👤 R Yonaites
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:24
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/16; B65D33/24; B65D33/246; E; E01; E01H; E01H1/00; E01H1/12; E01H1/1206; E01H2001/122; E01H2001/1226; E01H2001/126
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A disposable litter scoop and bag comprising a flexible open top bag, a pair of panel scoop members with depending handles having their central portions hingedly secured to two of the opposed upper edges of said bag in opposed relation and adapted to rotate about their hinged securement for engaging on opposite sides and beneath floor litter to deposit the floor litter in said bag upon inversion of said bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A disposable litter scoop and bag comprising a flexible open top bag, a pair of panel scoop members with depending handles having their central portions hingedly secured to two of the opposed upper edges of said bag in opposed relation and adapted to rotate about their hinged securement for engaging on opposite sides and beneath floor litter to deposit the floor litter in said bag upon inversion of said bag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the scoop portions of said panel scoops extend upward of the upper edges of said bag a distance equal to or slightly greater than one half the length of the unattached opposite sides of the upper edges of said bag providing for the tight engagement of said unattached edges around said scoop portions upon full inward rotation of said panel scoop members after use.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
97 words
A device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the scoop portions of said panel scoop members are extended beyond the width of the attached portion of said upper bag edges sufficiently to prevent the unattached opposite sides of said bag from disengaging upon the full inward rotation of said panel scoop members. 4. A device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said handle portions of said panel scoop members come into full engagement upon the full inward rotation of said panel scoop members to form a carrying handle for said disposable litter scoop and bag after use.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
A device as claimed in claim 2, wherein one of the said panel scoop members is provided with an outwardly facing pressure sensitive adhesive strip which comes into sealing engagement with the other panel scoop member upon the full inward rotation of said panel scoops providing a permanently sealed container after use for disposal.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |