Dirt remover for water tank

Claim 1

A dirt remover for removing dirt from a water tank, said dirt remover comprising: a frame formed of a rear frame member, two lateral frame members extending forwardly from opposite ends of said rear frame member, and a straight frontal frame member positioned between leading ends of said two lateral frame members; two connecting members for connecting opposite ends of said frontal frame member to respective said leading ends of said two lateral frame members, each said connecting member having a first insertion hole for receiving therein the said leading end of the respective said lateral frame member, and a second insertion hole for receiving therein the respective said end of said frontal frame member, said first and second insertion holes extending perpendicular to each other, and each said connecting member having extending therefrom an integrally formed protuberance; a net hung from inner sides of said frame loosely enough for a middle portion of said net to sag downwardly, said net and frame forming a scooping portion; a handle including a leading end attached to said rear frame member of said frame, said handle forming means for manipulating said scooping portion; and a plate-shaped sliding piece made of a material having desired degrees of rigidity and elasticity, said sliding piece being attached to said frontal frame member of said frame throughout the entire length thereof, said sliding piece having a leading edge protruding outwardly from said scooping portion.