Patent ID: 8066311
Filing Date: 2011-11-29
Classification: E01H

Abstract:
1. A device for retrieving animal feces, comprising: a handle portion; a scoop portion having a working surface, wherein at least said working surface of the scoop portion contacts the feces for removal; a spray device coupled to at least said handle portion and configured to aid in removal of the animal feces from said working surface of said scoop portion, said spray device comprising: wherein said handle defines an axis, and said working surface of said scoop portion is positioned at an angle β between 30 degrees to 80 degrees from said handle axis, and wherein feces material is retained by at least said working surface of the scoop portion when the scoop portion is lifted from the ground; and wherein at least a portion of said working surface of said scoop portion includes a coating, wherein said coating exhibits a coefficient of friction (μ) of less than or equal to 1.0 and a contact angle of 90° or greater relative to animal waste.