E01H2001/1266

Dog waste clean-up tool
09970168 · 2018-05-15 ·

A dog waste clean-up tool for retrieving solid waste from the ground is disclosed. A reusable canister with interior paper dividing walls is placed onto the dog waste with its opening and dividers facing down. The user presses the canister, and its dividers, into the waste by stepping on the bottom of the canister and placing weight onto the canister until waste adheres to the dividers. The user picks up the canister and places it onto a disposable lid. The soiled paper dividers and the lid are ejected from the canister into a garbage bin or a composting bin.

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR REFUSE COLLECTION

A pet refuse collection apparatus, and methods of use of the pet refuse collection apparatus, are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first frame portion with refuse bag support members and a first handle, and a second frame portion with a refuse bag receptacle member and a second handle. The frame portions are crossed over each other at distal ends for enhanced usability. A sliding handle grip may be provided for securing the first handle and the second handle together. The apparatus can be maneuvered using the sliding handle grip. The methods include supporting a refuse bag with the support members, threading the bag through these members, and adjusting the support members and receptacle member using the sliding handle grip. This setup ensures secure holding and efficient collection of pet refuse. The invention provides a hygienic, efficient, and user-friendly solution for managing pet waste, improving convenience for pet owners.

Animal waste vacuum disposal and bagging device
09920494 · 2018-03-20 ·

A solid pet waste vacuum and bagging device is described. The device is equipped with a canister, collection chute, vacuum motor, and a bag cartridge. The device eliminates the need for an individual to come into any contact with pet waste, including the temperature and the smell conventionally known to emanate from pet waste. The device employs the vacuum motor to collect pet waste within the bag via the collection chute. The collection chute is lined with a plastic bag, which is sealed and released from the collection chute within the canister upon activation of a dispose button by the user. The device is powered by rechargeable batteries, and may be equipped with a charging cradle to maintain a fully charged battery.

Pet Waste Collection System
20170191235 · 2017-07-06 ·

A pet waste collection device for collecting and discarding pet waste. The device comprises an extendable support pole comprising a first pole portion and a second pole portion, each having a first end and a second end. The first end of the second pole portion is slidably receivable within the second end of the first pole portion A securing mechanism releasably secures the first pole portion relative to the second pole portion. A spring-biased catching component is mounted to the second end of the second pole portion. A spring-biased switch mechanism is located at the first end of the first pole portion. A cable connects the catching component to the switch mechanism. Upon pulling the switch mechanism in a general direction away from the catching component, the catching component closes. Upon releasing the switch mechanism, the switch mechanism biases back toward the catching component and the catching component biases back to an open position.

Animal Waste Vacuum Disposal and Bagging Device
20170037589 · 2017-02-09 ·

A solid pet waste vacuum and bagging device is described. The device is equipped with a canister, collection chute, vacuum motor, and a bag cartridge. The device eliminates the need for an individual to come into any contact with pet waste, including the temperature and the smell conventionally known to emanate from pet waste. The device employs the vacuum motor to collect pet waste within the bag via the collection chute. The collection chute is lined with a plastic bag, which is sealed and released from the collection chute within the canister upon activation of a dispose button by the user. The device is powered by rechargeable batteries, and may be equipped with a charging cradle to maintain a fully charged battery.

Methods and apparatus for a single handle refuse bag

A pet refuse collection apparatus, and methods of use of the pet refuse collection apparatus, including a pet refuse bag supported by a fixture that allows the bag to be positioned underneath the pet to catch the refuse. A frame supports a refuse bag and may be manipulated with a single hand of a user while the frame supports a dispensed pet refuse bag in a position conducive to collecting pet refuse and additionally supports undispensed bags and stores a dispensed bag containing pet refuse.

Pet waste scooping device and pet waste bags
12297614 · 2025-05-13 ·

Provided are pet waste scooping devices that are useful for scooping waste from a pet, such as a dog, and also pet waste bags that are useful for collecting and securing pet waste, as well as packages and kits of the same, and methods of manufacturing and using the same.

PET WASTE SCOOPING DEVICE AND PET WASTE BAGS
20250297438 · 2025-09-25 ·

The present disclosure provides pet waste scooping devices that are useful for scooping waste from a pet, such as a dog, and also provides pet waste bags that are useful for collecting and securing pet waste, as well as packages and kits of the same, and methods of manufacturing and using the same.

Animal waste collection system
12584281 · 2026-03-24 · ·

A waste collection system, method, and apparatus comprises a handle assembly comprising a stand tube, a handle, and a controller; and a waste collection assembly comprising a housing, a waste slide container, and a sliding arm bar operably connected to a waste catch with a linear actuator, wherein the waste catch is configured to draw waste into the waste slide container.