Frame for catching pet waste
OwnerAlma Marshallinventor
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Abstract
A frame for catching pet waste for holding a bag for catching pet waste. The frame for catching pet waste includes a first tubular member that is elongate and has a first end and a second end. A second tubular member having a generally circular shape. The second end of the first tubular member is fluidly coupled to the second tubular member. Each of a plurality of clamps comprises an upper jaw and a lower jaw hingedly coupled together. Each of the lower jaws is integrally coupled to the second tubular member. Each of a plurality of biasing members biases each of the upper jaws toward a respective one of the lower jaws.
Claims8
A waste receiving frame for removably holding a bag for receiving pet waste comprising:
- a first tubular member being elongate and having a first end and a second end;
- a second tubular member having a generally circular shape such that said second tubular member forms a ring;
- wherein said second end of said first tubular member is fluidly coupled to said second tubular member;
- a plurality of clamps, each of said clamps comprising an upper jaw and a lower jaw hingedly coupled together by a hinge, each of said lower jaws being integrally coupled to said second tubular member;
- a plurality of biasing members for biasing each of said upper jaws toward a respective one of said lower jaws.
A waste receiving frame for removably holding a bag for receiving pet waste comprising:
- a first tubular member being elongate and having a first end and a second end, said tubular member having a peripheral wall having an aperture therein, said aperture being positioned generally adjacent to said first end;
- a second tubular member having a generally circular shape such that a pair of ends of said tubular member are fluidly coupled together, said second tubular member having an outer surface and an inner surface, said second tubular member having a plurality of openings therein, each of said openings being spaced from each other;
- wherein said second end of said first tubular member is fluidly coupled to said second tubular member;
- an actuator being slidably positioned in said aperture in said first tubular member;
- a cord being elongated and having a first end and a second end, said first and second ends of said cord being securably attached to said actuator, said cord extending through said first and second tubular member, said cord being flexibly elastic;
- a plurality of clamps, each of said clamps comprising an upper jaw and a lower jaw hingedly coupled together by a hinge, each of said lower jaws being integrally coupled to said second tubular member, each of said clamps being positioned adjacent to one of said openings in said second tubular member such that the hinges of said clamps are positioned adjacent to a respective opening;
- a plurality of biasing members for biasing each of said upper jaws toward a respective one of said lower jaws, each of said biasing members being securely attached to one of said jaws and extending between inner surfaces of said inner and lower jaws, each of said biasing members comprising a spring;
- a plurality of filaments, each of said filaments having a first end securely attached to said cord, each of said filaments being positioned generally adjacent to one of said openings and extending through an adjacent opening, each of said filaments having a second end securely attached to an outer surface of a respectively adjacent upper jaw;
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- wherein actuating said actuator pulls said cord, wherein said cord pulls said filaments such that said upper jaws are urged away from said bottom jaws into an open position, wherein the bag may be positioned between said upper and lower jaws.
A waste receiving frame for removably holding a bag for receiving pet waste comprising:
- a first tubular member being elongate and having a first end and a second end;
- a second tubular member having a generally circular shape such that said second tubular member forms a ring;
- wherein said second end of said first tubular member is fluidly coupled to said second tubular member;
- a plurality of clamps, each of said clamps comprising an upper jaw and a lower jaw hingedly coupled together by a hinge, each of said lower jaws being integrally coupled to said second tubular member;
- a plurality of biasing members for biasing each of said upper jaws toward a respective one of said lower jaws;
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- means for simultaneously opening each of said clamps.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.