US4741565A
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Disposal litter collector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-11-19
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Granted: 1988-05-03
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Expires: 2006-11-19
Abstract
Abstract A portable and disposal litter collector for scooping up pet feces or other similar litter. The collector includes a hooded shovel. The shovel blade may be constructed with holes in its bottom to allow particles equal to or smaller than the hole size to escape. Connected to the shovel handle is a moisture impregnable flexible cover. The cover is draped back over the handle and the user's hand to avoid user contamination. After the litter is scooped up, the sleeve is draped back over the hooded shovel and drawn close so that the litter cannot fall out as it is taken to the nearest receptacle for disposal.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard L. Bagg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:41
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01H; E01H1/00; E01H1/12; E01H1/1206; E01H2001/122; E01H2001/1226; E01H2001/126
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A disposable litter scooper comprising: a shovel having a flat bottom; the flat bottom having a leading edge and two opposite side edges, both side edges of the flat bottom tapering into a handle; said handle extending from the flat bottom; a hood extending from one side edge of the flat bottom to the other side edge of the flat bottom; one end of the hood being vertically spaced from the leading edge of the flat bottom and the other end of the hood connected to the handle so that the flat bottom forms a receiver for litter; a moisture impregnable sleeve mechanically fastened at one end circumferentially to said scooper so that said scooper is centrally located within said sleeve and the other end of the sleeve opened, the sleeve having sufficient length to extend past the leading edge of the flat bottom, and means at the open end of the sleeve to draw close the open end of the sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A disposable litter scooper comprising: a shovel having a flat bottom; the flat bottom having a leading edge and two opposite side edges, both side edges of the flat bottom tapering into a handle; said handle extending from the flat bottom; a hood extending from one side edge of the flat bottom to the other side edge of the flat bottom; one end of the hood being vertically spaced from the leading edge of the flat bottom and the other end of the hood connected to the handle so that the flat bottom forms a receiver for litter; a moisture impregnable sleeve mechanically fastened at one end circumferentially to said scooper so that said scooper is centrally located within said sleeve and the other end of the sleeve opened, the sleeve having sufficient length to extend past the leading edge of the flat bottom, and means at the open end of the sleeve to draw close the open end of the sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The litter scooper of claim 1 wherein the bottom of the shovel has perforations to allow particles that are picked up with the litter to fall through the perforations.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The litter scooper of claim 1 wherein the means to draw close the open end of the sleeve are tabs which extend from the sleeve, wherein the tabs are of sufficient length to tie the open end closed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The litter scooper of claim 1 wherein the hood has folds with excess material which may expand to accommodate litter of different magnitudes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
70 words
The scooper of claim 1 wherein the means to draw close the open end of the sleeve comprises a seam made at the open end of the sleeve, the seam extending along the entire perimeter of the open end of the sleeve, the seam having a slit and a draw string entering through the slit and extending into and along the seam and exiting the other side of the slit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
The litter scooper of claim 1 wherein the means to draw close the open end of the sleeve are tabs which extend from the sleeve, wherein the tabs are of sufficient length to tie the open end closed; and wherein the hood has folds with excess material which may expand to accommodate litter of different magnitudes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
89 words
The litter scooper of claim 1 wherein the hood has folds with excess material which may expand to accommodate litter of different magnitudes; and wherein the means to draw close the open end of the sleeve comprises a seam made at the open end of the sleeve, the seam extending along the entire perimeter of the open end of the sleeve, the seam having a slit and a draw string entering through the slit and extending into and along the seam and exiting the other side of the slit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
86 words
The litter scooper of claim 1 wherein the bottom of the shovel has perforations to allow particles that are picked up with the litter and are smaller than the perforations to fall through the perforations; and wherein the means to draw close the open end of the sleeve are tabs which extend from the sleve, wherein the tabs are of sufficient length to tie the open end closed; and wherein the hood has folds with excess material which may expand to accommodate litter of different magnitudes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
118 words
The litter scooper of claim 1 wherein the bottom of the shovel has perforations to allow particles that are picked up with litter and are smaller than the perforations to fall through the perforations; and wherein the hood has folds with excess material which may expand to accommodate litter of different magnitudes; and wherein the means to draw close the open end of the sleeve comprises a seam made at the open end of the sleeve, the seam extending along the entire perimeter of the open end of the sleeve, the seam having a slit and a draw string entering through the slit and extending into and along the seam and exiting the other side of the slit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
136 words
A disposable litter scooper comprising: a shovel having a flat bottom and a hood extending from one side edge of the flat bottom of shovel to the other side edge of the flat bottom; the hood having internally concave sides and top; a handle extending from the shovel; a moisture impregnable flexible sleeve, wherein one end of the sleeve is mechanically fastened at one end circumferentially to said scooper so that said scooper is centrally located within said sleeve and the other end of the sleeve opened, the sleeve having sufficient length to extend past the shovel; folds in the hood of excess material from which the hood is made which may expand to accommodate litter of different magnitudes; means at the open end of the sleeve to draw close the open end of the sleeve.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
136 words
A disposable litter scooper comprising: a shovel having a flat bottom and a hood extending from one side edge of the flat bottom of shovel to the other side edge of the flat bottom; the hood having internally concave sides and top; a handle extending from the shovel; a moisture impregnable flexible sleeve, wherein one end of the sleeve is mechanically fastened at one end circumferentially to said scooper so that said scooper is centrally located within said sleeve and the other end of the sleeve opened, the sleeve having sufficient length to extend past the shovel; folds in the hood of excess material from which the hood is made which may expand to accommodate litter of different magnitudes; means at the open end of the sleeve to draw close the open end of the sleeve.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
77 words
The disposable litter scooper of claim 10 wherein the means at the open end of the sleeve to draw close the open end of the sleeve is a seam at the open end of the sleeve, the seam extending along the entire perimeter of the open end of the sleeve, the seam having a slit and a draw string entering through the slit and into and along the seam and exiting the other end of the slit.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
The disposable litter scooper of claim 10 wherein the bottom of the shovel has holes to allow particles that are smaller than the holes that are picked up with the litter to fall through the holes.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
38 words
The litter scooper of claim 10 wherein the means to draw close the open end of the sleeve are tabs which extend from the sleeve, wherein the tabs are of sufficient length to tie the open end closed.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
192 words
A disposable litter scooper comprising: a shovel having a flat bottom; the flat bottom having a leading edge and two opposite side edges, both side edges of the flat bottom tapering into a handle; said handle extending from the flat bottom; wherein the flat bottom of the shovel has perforations to allow particles that are picked up with the litter and are smaller than the perforations to fall through the perforations; a hood extending from one side edge of the flat bottom to the other side edge of the flat bottom; one end of the hood being vertically spaced from the leading edge of the flat bottom and the other end of the hood connected to the handle so that the flat bottom forms a receiver for litter; a moisture impregnable sleeve mechanically fastened at one end circumferentially to said scooper so that said scooper is centrally located within said sleeve and the other end of the sleeve opened, the sleeve having sufficient length to extend past the leading edge of the flat bottom; and means at the open end of the sleeve to draw close the open end of the sleeve.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
192 words
A disposable litter scooper comprising: a shovel having a flat bottom; the flat bottom having a leading edge and two opposite side edges, both side edges of the flat bottom tapering into a handle; said handle extending from the flat bottom; wherein the flat bottom of the shovel has perforations to allow particles that are picked up with the litter and are smaller than the perforations to fall through the perforations; a hood extending from one side edge of the flat bottom to the other side edge of the flat bottom; one end of the hood being vertically spaced from the leading edge of the flat bottom and the other end of the hood connected to the handle so that the flat bottom forms a receiver for litter; a moisture impregnable sleeve mechanically fastened at one end circumferentially to said scooper so that said scooper is centrally located within said sleeve and the other end of the sleeve opened, the sleeve having sufficient length to extend past the leading edge of the flat bottom; and means at the open end of the sleeve to draw close the open end of the sleeve.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
39 words
The litter scooper of claim 14 wherein the means to draw close to the open end of the sleeve are tabs which extend from the sleeve, wherein the tabs are of sufficient length to tie the open end closed.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
The litter scooper of claim 14 wherein the hood has folds with excess material which may expand to accommodate litter of different magnitudes.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
70 words
The scooper of claim 14 wherein the means to draw close the open end of the sleeve comprises a seam made at the open end of the sleeve, the seam extending along the entire perimeter of the open end of the sleeve, the seam having a slit and a draw string entering through the slit and extending into and along the seam and exiting the other side of the slit.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
89 words
The litter scooper of claim 14 wherein the hood has folds with excess material which may expand to accommodate litter of different magnitudes; and wherein the means to draw close the open end of the sleeve comprises a seam made at the open end of the sleeve, the seam extending along the entire perimeter of the open end of the sleeve, the seam having a slit and a draw string entering through the slit and extending into and along the seam and exiting the other side of the slit.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
56 words
The litter scooper of claim 14 wherein the means to draw close the open end of the sleeve are tabs which extend from the sleeve, wherein the tabs are of sufficient length to tie the open end closed; and wherein the hood has folds with excess material which may expand to accommodate litter of different magnitudes.
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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) | 1991-05-03 | 1991-11-02 | 1992-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-05-03 | 1995-11-02 | 1996-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-05-03 | 1999-11-02 | 2000-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |