Patent ID: 6012748
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: E01H

Abstract:
An animal waste collection and disposal device for use with a disposal bag with handles, comprising:an elongated handle portion;a shovel portion having upper and lower surfaces, said shovel portion including an elongated chute portion having an open longitudinal end, a sifting portion extending from said chute portion, said sifting portion having a plurality of openings therethrough, and a lifting portion extending from said sifting portion, said lifting portion including a terminal edge with serrated teeth;means for attaching said handle portion to said shovel portion, said means including at least one attachment bracket, each bracket having at least one retaining sleeve adapted to receive said handle portion therethrough, each said sleeve including means for tightening said sleeve about said handle portion, said handles of said disposal bag attachable about said tightening means for expansion of said bag about said open end of said chute portion; anda pair of sidewalls extending along longitudinal edges of said shovel portion for retention of said animal waste within said shovel portion.