Patent ID: 6394514
Filing Date: 2002-05-28
Classification: E01H

Abstract:
A waste collection device for use with a receptacle, having receptacle handles and an opening, the device comprising:a. an elongated handle with a proximal and distal end; b. a rigid frame disposed on the distal end of the handle, the frame defining a channeled opening; and c. receptacle attachment means for attaching the receptacle handles of the receptacle, wherein the receptacle attachment means are symmetrically located on the frame on opposing sides of the frame such that the distance along the perimeter of the frame between the receptacle attachment means, inclusive of a bottom wall, is substantially the same as the distance between the midpoints of the receptacle handles along the perimeter of the receptacle opening, whereby attachment of the receptacle causes the perimeter of the receptacle opening between the midpoints of the receptacle handles to stretch taughtly over and around the frame to impede soiling of the frame from waste being collected, wherein the frame further comprises lateral walls which form dihedral angles with the bottom wall.