Waste collection device
US7077172B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01H2001/1246
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A waste collection device includes a body including a housing defining an opening. The housing opening allowing an open end of an associated bag to be folded thereover and a housing receiving a closed end of the associated bag therein. A pulling mechanism is connected to the body and removably connected to the associated bag for selectively pulling the associated bag into the housing. To use, the open end of the bag is positioned adjacent waste material to be collected. The pulling mechanism then pulls the bag into the housing and the waste material is simultaneously transferred into the bag.
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