Litter scoop having disposable covering
OwnerBernard J. Johnstoninventor
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Abstract
A scoop assembly having a scoop structure with a head section and a handle that extends from the head section. The head section of the scoop structure defines a plurality of openings. A removable liner is provided that lines the head section of the scoop structure. The liner defines a plurality of slots that orient atop the openings in the head section of the scoop structure. As a result, when the scoop structure is used to scoop solid waste, only the liner comes into physical contact with the solid waste and becomes soiled. The soiled liner can then be disposed with the solid waste and a new liner attached to the scoop structure. The scoop structure can therefore be kept clean without the need for repeated washings.
Claims13
A scoop assembly for lifting animal waste, comprising:
- a scoop structure having a head section and a handle that extends from said head section, wherein said head section defines a plurality of openings arranged in a first pattern;
- and
- a removable liner for lining said head section of said scoop structure, said liner defining a plurality of slots that orient atop said plurality of openings, wherein said liner is disposable, being made from a thin section of material selected from a group consisting of paper and plastic.
A method comprising the steps of:
- providing a scoop having a head section and a handle, wherein said head section has a front edge and defines a plurality of openings;
- providing a liner having a plurality of slots;
- and
- selectively joining said liner to said head section of said scoop by placing said liner upon said head section of said scoop and folding a portion of said liner under said front edge, wherein said plurality of slots on said liner orient atop said plurality of openings on said head section of said scoop, and wherein said liner separates said head section of said scoop from any material lifted by said head section of said scoop.
A liner for an animal waste scoop, said liner including:
- a front edge;
- a rear edge;
- a pattern of slots disposed between said front edge and said rear edge;
- a folding seam disposed proximate said front edge, wherein said liner includes openings formed through said liner along said folding seam;
- and
- a tab protruding from said rear edge.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.