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Apparatus and method for collecting animal droppings

US8109547B1 · kind B1 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 2, 2009
Grant dateFeb 7, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K23/005
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pet sanitation device comprises a frame, an elongated handle and an adjusting assembly. The frame includes a receiving bottom area receiving one part of a bag opening. A closing arrangement is provided for receiving another portion of the bag opening. The adjusting assembly is movably supported on the handle and includes a control member slidable along the handle and a transition element having distal and proximal ends thereof. The distal end is associated with the closing arrangement. In operation, upon slidable movement of the control member, the transition element is activated and the closing arrangement is moved within the frame to convert the bag opening from open to closed position and vise versa.

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