ToyDozer scoop and gatherer set
OwnerAmy Bradleyinventor
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Abstract
A scoop and gatherer set for picking up small items and debris, such as for use by a child to scoop-up small toys. The scoop comprises a trapezoidal bottom, two triangular side walls, and a rectangular back wall. The back wall also comprises a rectangular hole of sufficient size to insert a user's palm to grasp and lift the scoop without extensive rotation of a user's wrist. The gatherer is of a slightly concave trapezoidal shape comprising a ledge on the top edge inner surface to assist in grasping it. The gatherer bottom edge may further comprise short bristles for brushing items into the scoop, or a smooth fabric to prevent scratching of the floor surface. The set may further comprise a means to quickly attach and detach the gatherer to the scoop for storage as one unit.
Claims20
A device for picking up small items and debris comprising:
- a) a scoop comprising a bottom, two side walls, and a back wall, and wherein said back wall comprises a hole of sufficient size to insert a user's palm to grasp said scoop;
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- b) a gatherer comprising an apparatus able to fit within said scoop, and able to push said items and debris into said scoop;
- c) wherein said device does not comprise a cylindrical handle;
- d) wherein said hole is enclosed by the back wall;
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- e) wherein the back wall of said scoop comprises a ledge extending from the back wall above said hole, said ledge having a top surface that is flush with a top edge of the back wall.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.