Devices and methods for collecting waste
AssigneeEarl C. Mitchell
InventorEarl C. Mitchell
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Abstract
The disclosed technology includes a device for collecting animal waste. The device can comprise a collection portion, an inner shaft, and a rotating blade assembly configured to rotate a blade to collect the waste into the collection portion. The inner shaft can be affixed to the collection portion such that the waste collector can remain upright without the assistance of the user. Furthermore, the collection portion can be configured to retain collected waste until the waste is emptied. The blade can be modified to collect different types of waste on various surfaces.
Claims19
A waste collection device, the device comprising:
- a collection portion comprising a collecting plate and a lip extending upwards from a portion of the collecting plate;
- an inner shaft attached to the collection portion;
- an outer shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein the outer shaft is slidably and rotatably attached to the inner shaft;
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- a blade attached proximate to the first end of the outer shaft, wherein the outer shaft is configured to circumferentially rotate about the inner shaft.
A waste collector, comprising:
- a collection portion;
- an inner shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the inner shaft is attached to the collection portion;
- an outer shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein the outer shaft is attached to the inner shaft such that the outer shaft can slide axially and rotate circumferentially with respect to the inner shaft;
- a handle extension having a first end and a second end, wherein first end of the handle extension is attached to the outer shaft proximate to the second end of the outer shaft by an adjustment mechanism,
- wherein the adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust a distance between the first end of the outer shaft and the second end of the handle extension;
- a blade, wherein the blade is attached to the outer surface of the outer shaft and proximate to the first end of the outer shaft;
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- a handle affixed to the handle extension proximate the second end of the handle extension.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.