Patent ID: 7677618
Filing Date: 2010-03-16
Classification: E01H

Abstract:
1. A sanitary tubular pet waste removal device comprising: a proximal section having a handle extending from a first end thereof, the handle including a light source arranged to shine downward through the proximal section to illuminate the ground beneath, thereby facilitating the process of locating target fecal matter; and a distal section extending from a second end of the proximal section, the second end opposite the first end; wherein at least a portion of each of the proximal section and the distal section is hollow and wherein at least one of the proximal section and the distal section has an interior that is adapted to temporarily hold and sanitarily retain fecal matter; wherein at least one of the distal section and the proximal section includes a scoop arranged to nest within the opposing section when not in use; wherein the proximal and distal sections may be connected together to form an enclosed structure, thereby facilitating ease of carrying by a user.