Patent ID: 7318612
Filing Date: 2008-01-15
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
1. An object retrieval device comprising: a frame that is a single, slender member; a retrieval means that includes a single pivot arm having a proximal end and a distal end, and a mounting assembly for rotatably mounting said proximal end of said pivot arm in said frame; a suspension means for suspending said frame and retrieval means above an object to retrieve; an actuation means assembled in said frame, said actuation means including a gravity-actuated trigger for holding said pivot arm in a cocked position, wherein said trigger is held in a cocked trigger position as long as a tension force is applied to said suspension means and automatically triggers under force of gravity when said tension force is removed, thereby releasing said pivot arm from said cocked position and allowing said pivot arm to swing toward said frame; wherein said pivot arm and said frame are adapted to catch and hold said object to retrieve between said pivot arm and said frame.