Patent ID: 8939481
Filing Date: 2015-01-27
Classification: E01H

Abstract:
1. A system for facilitating removal of animal waste, the system comprising: an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end; a handle associated with the first end, the handle having an aperture; a collection device associated with the second end, the collection device being configured to collect animal waste; an actuator associated with the handle and operably coupled with the collection device, the actuator is configured to actuate the collection device into at least one of an opening position prior to an animal waste collection and a closed position that substantially enclose animal waste in the collection device, the actuator having an end configured to extend through the aperture of the handle; and a latching device associated with the handle, the latching device being configured to retain the collection device in at least one of the opening position and the closed position, the latching device being configured to pivotally attach to a top surface of the handle and configured to engage with the end of the actuator extending through the handle.