Patent ID: 6260895
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: E01H

Abstract:
A waste collection device, said device for collection of solid waste from a substrate, said device comprising:(a) a first strut, said first strut extending lengthwise from(i) a handle assembly end, to(ii) a waste collection container support end, said waste collection container support end further comprising an attachment shoe assembly;(b) a handle assembly, said handle assembly fixedly affixed to said first strut;(c) a second strut, said second strut pivotally attached to said handle assembly, and extending lengthwise from(i) a handle assembly end, to(ii) a rake end;(iii) so that said second strut is adapted for pivotal movement of said rake end toward said waste collection support end of said first strut;(d) a waste collection container support, said waste collection container support detachably affixed to said first strut, said waste collection container support further comprising a front interior peripheral edge defining a mouth;(e) a rake, said rake attached to said rake end of said second strut, said rake further comprising finger portions, said finger portions mounted substantially in opposition to said mouth of said waste collection container support,(f) whereby when said rake and said mouth of said waste collection container support are placed on opposing sides of a specimen of solid waste resting upon said substrate, upon movement of said rake toward said mouth of said waste collection container support, said rake effectively urges said solid waste toward said mouth.