Implement for collecting animal faeces
OwnerJames Eoin Gormaninventor
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Abstract
An implement for collecting animal faeces comprises a baton in which the lower portion is tubular whose lower end is enlarged and has an open end whereat a disposable cartridge is internally fitted. The cartridge has a tubular body with a ring member in which is defined an opening or aperture in communication with a container located within the baton. A handle movable relative to the baton is provided to eject the cartridge from the baton for disposal after use. The cartridge has a containment ring positioned externally of the baton (10). The ring member is movable relative to the containment ring during a faecal matter lifting operation.
Claims20
An implement for collecting animal faeces comprising a baton in which a lower end portion at least is tubular with at least a portion towards the lower end being enlarged and having an open end whereat a disposable cartridge is internally fitted, the cartridge having collecting means for lifting faecal matter with an aperture in communication with a container located within the baton, and means to eject the cartridge from the baton for disposal after use, the cartridge having a containment ring positioned externally of the baton for trapping faecal matter to be lifted by said collecting means and said collecting means having a ring member in which the aperture is defined, the ring member being movable relative to the containment ring during a faecal matter lifting operation.
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