Patent ID: 7237753
Filing Date: 2007-07-03
Classification: B65B

Abstract:
1. A debris collector comprising: (a) a sleeve including a top opening and a bottom opening, the sleeve being operable to be attached to a bag adjacent to the bottom opening, the sleeve defining an interior; (b) a connecting means for connecting the bag to the sleeve; and (c) a support structure connected to the sleeve, wherein the support structure is manually operable to bring the sleeve into two positions: wherein the support structure consists of a first support element and a second support element; wherein the first support element and the second support element are substantially fixed to the sleeve at a diverging angle from one another when the sleeve is fully extended, thereby enabling the support structure to be placed by a user in the upright position, and to maintain the upright position; wherein the sleeve is operable in the generally horizontal upright position to permit debris to be directed inside the sleeve so as to funnel debris inserted in the top opening from the interior into the bag through the bottom opening; and wherein the sleeve defines a collection area in the collapsed position, and wherein the sleeve and the support structure permit the user to collect debris in the collection area and direct the debris collected in the collection area into the interior and then into the bag by lifting the sleeve.