Abstract:
A dustpan for collecting debris may include a handle section; and a collection section being connected to the handle section. The collection section includes a pan floor, a pair of opposing side walls and a back wall for connection to the handle section. The collection section includes a stabilizing wall extending from the pan floor and position in a space relationship with the handle section.

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0001]    The present invention relates to cleaning tools and more particularly to a dustpan. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0002]    Dust pans are used for many cleaning jobs. Under most circumstances, a dustpan is placed on the floor in front of debris to be removed. The user of the dustpan under most circumstances has to bend over to stabilize the dustpan and to brush or otherwise move the debris from the floor to the dustpan. The user has to pick up the dustpan and debris and return to a standing position. In the course of the cleaning job, this procedure may be need to be repeated several times. The result can cause back problems or other muscle disorders. This procedure is especially difficult for older individuals. 
         [0003]    The present invention provides a dustpan which can eliminate or reduce the number of times that the cleaning individual needs to bend over to operate the dustpan. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0004]    A dustpan for collecting debris may include a handle section; and a collection section being connected to the handle section. The collection section includes a pan floor, a pair of opposing side walls and a back wall for connection to the handle section. The collection section includes a stabilizing wall extending from the pan floor and position in a space relationship with the handle section. 
         [0005]    The stabilizing wall may be the approximately D-shaped. 
         [0006]    The pan floor may be generally D shaped. 
         [0007]    The stabilizing wall may be pivotably connected to the pan floor. 
         [0008]    The stabilizing wall may include a raised indicia. 
         [0009]    The raised indicia may be in the shape of a shoe. 
         [0010]    The stabilizing wall may be substantially horizontal. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0011]    The invention may be understood by reference to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which, like reference numerals identify like elements, and in which: 
           [0012]      FIG. 1  illustrates a top view of the dustpan of the present invention; 
           [0013]      FIG. 2  illustrates a front view of the dustpan of the present invention; 
           [0014]      FIG. 3  illustrates a bottom perspective view of the dustpan of the present invention; 
           [0015]      FIG. 4  illustrates a side view of the dustpan of the present invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0016]      FIG. 1  illustrates a top view of the dustpan  100  which may include a handle section  102  to allow the user to hold and manipulate the dustpan  100  and a collection section  104  to collect debris. The dustpan  100  may be formed from metal, plastic or other appropriate material and may be substantially rigid with exceptions. The collection section  104  may include a pan floor  106  which may be generally D shaped, a pair of opposing side walls  108  which may extend upwards from the pan floor  106  and a discontinuous back wall  110  which may extend upwards from the pan floor  106 . The discontinuous back wall  110  may be connected to the cylinder wall  116  of the handle section  102 . The pan floor  106  may include an inclined edge  112  which may extend from the front of the pan floor  106  and may extend between the pair of opposing side walls  108 . The pan floor  106  may include a multitude of ribs  114  which may extend upwards from the top surface of the pan floor  106 . The front edge  116  of the sidewall  108  may be inclined, and the top edge  118  of the sidewall  108  may include a cone shaped protrusions  120  which may extend upwards in order to aid the cleaning of shoes. The bottom section  118  of the cylinder wall  116  may include axial ribs  120  to facilitate the grip on the dustpan  100 . 
         [0017]    The collector section  104  of the dustpan  100  may include a pair of opposing stabilizing walls  124  (wings) which may be generally D shaped, which may extend substantially horizontally from the pan floor  106  and may connect to the pan floor  106 . The pair of opposing stabilizing wings  104  may form a spaced relationship with the handle section to allow the stabilizing walls  124  to pivot when depressed by the user to connect with the support surface (not shown) to stabilize and reduce the movement of the dustpan  100 . 
         [0018]    The upper surface of the stabilizing wall  124  may include indicia which may be raised over the surface of the stabilizing wall  124  to provide additional traction for the user of the dustpan  100 . The indicia shown is in the form of a footprint more particularly a surface of a shoe. 
         [0019]      FIG. 2  illustrates a front view of the dustpan  100  which may include a handle section  102  to allow the user to hold and manipulate the dustpan  100  and a collection section  104  to collect debris. The dustpan  100  may be formed from metal, plastic or other appropriate material and may be substantially rigid with exceptions. The collection section  104  may include a pan floor  106  which may be generally D shaped, a pair of opposing side walls  108  which may extend upwards from the pan floor  106  and a discontinuous back wall  110  which may extend upwards from the pan floor  106 . The discontinuous back wall  110  may be connected to the cylinder wall  116  of the handle section  102 . The pan floor  106  may include an inclined edge  112  which may extend from the front of the pan floor  106  and may extend between the pair of opposing side walls  108 . The pan floor  106  may include a multitude of ribs  114  which may extend upwards from the top surface of the pan floor  106 . The front edge  116  of the sidewall  108  may be inclined, and the top edge  118  of the sidewall  108  may include a cone shaped protrusions  120  which may extend upwards in order to aid the cleaning of shoes. The bottom section  118  of the cylinder wall  116  may include axial ribs  120  to facilitate the grip on the dustpan  100 . The collector section  104  of the dustpan  100  may include a pair of opposing stabilizing walls  124  (wings) which may be generally D shaped, which may extend substantially horizontally and may connect to the pan floor  106 . The pair of opposing stabilizing wings  104  may form a spaced relationship with the handle section to allow the stabilizing walls  124  to pivot when depressed by the user to connect with the support surface (not shown) to stabilize and reduce the movement of the dustpan  100 . 
         [0020]    The upper surface of the stabilizing wall  124  may include indicia which may be raised over the surface of the stabilizing wall  124  to provide additional traction for the user of the dustpan  100 . The indicia shown is in the form of a footprint more particularly a surface of a shoe. 
         [0021]      FIG. 3  illustrates a perspective bottom view of the dustpan  100  which may include a handle section  102  to allow the user to hold and manipulate the dustpan  100  and a collection section  104  to collect debris. The dustpan  100  may be formed from metal, plastic or other appropriate material and may be substantially rigid with exceptions. The collection section  104  may include a pan floor  106  which may be generally D shaped, a pair of opposing side walls  108  which may extend upwards from the pan floor  106  and a discontinuous back wall  110  which may extend upwards from the pan floor  106 . The discontinuous back wall  110  may be connected to the cylinder wall  116  of the handle section  102 . The pan floor  106  may include an inclined edge  112  which may extend from the front of the pan floor  106  and may extend between the pair of opposing side walls  108 . The pan floor  106  may include a multitude of ribs  114  which may extend upwards from the top surface of the pan floor  106 . The front edge  116  of the sidewall  108  may be inclined, and the top edge  118  of the sidewall  108  may include a cone shaped protrusions  120  which may extend upwards in order to aid the cleaning of shoes. The bottom section  118  of the cylinder wall  116  may include axial ribs  120  to facilitate the grip on the dustpan  100 . 
         [0022]    The collector section  104  of the dustpan  100  may include a pair of opposing stabilizing walls  124  (wings) which may be generally D shaped, which may extend substantially horizontally and may connect to the pan floor  106 . The pair of opposing stabilizing wings  104  may form a spaced relationship with the handle section to allow the stabilizing walls  124  to pivot when depressed by the user to connect with the support surface (not shown) to stabilize and reduce the movement of the dustpan  100 . 
         [0023]    The upper surface of the stabilizing wall  124  may include indicia which may be raised over the surface of the stabilizing wall  124  to provide additional traction for the user of the dustpan  100 . The indicia shown is in the form of a footprint more particularly a surface of a shoe. 
         [0024]      FIG. 4  illustrates a side view of the dustpan  100  which may include a handle section  102  to allow the user to hold and manipulate the dustpan  100  and a collection section  104  to collect debris. The dustpan  100  may be formed from metal, plastic or other appropriate material and may be substantially rigid with exceptions. The collection section  104  may include a pan floor  106  which may be generally D shaped, a pair of opposing side walls  108  which may extend upwards from the pan floor  106  and a discontinuous back wall  110  which may extend upwards from the pan floor  106 . The discontinuous back wall  110  may be connected to the cylinder wall  116  of the handle section  102 . The pan floor  106  may include an inclined edge  112  which may extend from the front of the pan floor  106  and may extend between the pair of opposing side walls  108 . The pan floor  106  may include a multitude of ribs  114  which may extend upwards from the top surface of the pan floor  106 . The front edge  116  of the sidewall  108  may be inclined, and the top edge  118  of the sidewall  108  may include a cone shaped protrusions  120  which may extend upwards in order to aid the cleaning of shoes. The bottom section  118  of the cylinder wall  116  may include axial ribs  120  to facilitate the grip on the dustpan  100 . 
         [0025]    The collector section  104  of the dustpan  100  may include a pair of opposing stabilizing walls  124  (wings) which may be generally D shaped, which may extend substantially horizontally and may connect to the pan floor  106 . The pair of opposing stabilizing wings  104  may form a spaced relationship with the handle section to allow the stabilizing walls  124  to pivot when depressed by the user to connect with the support surface (not shown) to stabilize and reduce the movement of the dustpan  100 . 
         [0026]    The upper surface of the stabilizing wall  124  may include indicia which may be raised over the surface of the stabilizing wall  124  to provide additional traction for the user of the dustpan  100 . The indicia shown is in the form of a footprint more particularly a surface of a shoe. 
         [0027]    While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed.