Patent ID: 6039369
Filing Date: 2000-03-21
Classification: E01H

Abstract:
A collecting device for the receipt of animal fecal matter comprising a handle, a generally flat member for the receipt of said fecal matter, and bag securing means;said handle being attached to an end of said flat member and extending outwardly therefrom;said flat member having a chute generally centrally disposed and extending therethrough;said bag securing means being disposed at first and second sides of said flat members adjacent said chute;a first and second bag securing means each comprises an inner member and an outer member spaced from each other and supported generally parallel to each other;the first and second bar securing means each further comprise a restricting portion at each end of the outer member whereby a bag portion can be positioned therein and secured thereby;the restricting portions comprise a portion of the outer member that extends at an acute angle relative to the inner member forming a wider gap at its outer extreme and a narrower gap at its inner extreme whereby a bag portion may be secured therein.