Patent ID: 6095579
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
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 shoe assembly end;(b) a second strut, said second strut extending lengthwise from(i) a handle assembly end, to(ii) a rake end;(c) a handle assembly, said handle assembly(i) fixedly affixed to said first strut, and(ii) pivotally attached to said second strut;(d) a waste collection container, said waste collection container further comprising(i) a front interior peripheral edge defining a mouth for a rearward extending container portion defined by interior wall surfaces; and(ii) an attachment keyway;(e) a shoe assembly, said shoe assembly comprising(i) a strut attachment portion, said strut attachment portion adapted to affix said shoe assembly to said first strut, and(ii) a shoe plate, said shoe plate adapted to interfittingly engage said attachment keyway of said waste collection container, to removeably affix said waste collection container to said shoe assembly;(f) a rake, said rake attached to said rake end of said second strut, said rake mounted(i) lengthwise, with respect to said second strut, and(ii) laterally with respect to said mouth of said waste collection container,(iii) in a manner so that when said rake and said container are placed on opposing sides of solid waste resting upon said substrate, upon movement of said rake toward said waste collection container, the rake is in a position to effectively urge said solid waste toward said rearward extending container portion of said waste collection container.