Pet waste scoop assembly
AssigneeTowerstar Pets, LLC
InventorsFernando Becattini, Jr., Fernando Becattini, Sr., Jacquelyn N. Becattini, Steve A. Copeland, Mitchell Thompson
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Abstract
A pet scoop assembly and method of use is provided. The assembly includes a scoop member; a receptacle detachably engageable with the scoop member; and a door disposed intermediate the two. A disposable bag may line the receptacle and be clamped in place between the receptacle and scoop member. The door opens inwardly into the receptacle. When the scoop assembly is turned into a vertical orientation, the door opens by gravity or by the weight of gathered pet waste sliding onto the door. A region of the scoop member adjacent the door is angled to allow pet waste to slide readily from the scoop member into the receptacle.
Claims18
A pet scoop assembly comprising:
- a scoop member defining an opening;
- a receptacle engageable with the scoop member, the receptacle defining an interior cavity aligned with the opening;
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- a door disposed intermediate the scoop member and receptacle and being pivotable between an open and closed position;
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- the door having an upper end and a lower end, and a portion of the door extending for a short distance beyond an edge of the scoop member defining of the opening, wherein the door tapers from the lower end towards the upper end.
A pet scoop assembly comprising:
- a scoop member including a bottom wall having a first section and a second section, where the first and second section are oriented at a first angle relative to each other;
- a receptacle engageable with the scoop member;
- a door disposed intermediate the scoop member and receptacle, said door being movable between an open and closed position;
- an upper end of the door;
- a lower end of the door spaced a distance from the upper end and extending for a short distance beyond an edge on the scoop member;
- wherein the door has a thickness intermediate the upper end and the lower end of the door that is greater than the upper end door thickness.
In combination,
- a pet scoop assembly comprising:
- a scoop member defining an opening;
- a receptacle engageable with the scoop member, the receptacle defining an interior cavity aligned with the opening and defining an exterior compartment;
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- a door disposed intermediate the scoop member and receptacle and being pivotable between an open and closed position, wherein the door tapers from a first end to a second end;
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- a cartridge containing dispensable folded disposable bags, the cartridge shaped complementary to the exterior compartment and adapted to slidably nest therein and the dispensable bags configured to be removed one at a time from the cartridge.
A pet scoop assembly comprising:
- a scoop member defining an opening;
- a receptacle operatively coupled with the scoop member, the receptacle defining an interior cavity aligned with the opening;
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- a door disposed intermediate the opening and interior cavity and being pivotable between an open and closed position;
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- the door having an upper end and a lower end, and a portion of the door extending for a short distance beyond an edge of the scoop member, wherein the door has a thickness intermediate the upper and lower ends that is greater than the upper end door thickness.
A pet scoop assembly comprising:
- a scoop member including a frame defining an opening;
- a receptacle including a peripheral wall, and the receptacle defining an interior cavity;
- a door disposed intermediate the scoop member and the receptacle, said door movable between an open and closed position;
- an outer end of the peripheral wall on the receptacle;
- wherein the frame detachably engages the outer end of the peripheral wall;
- and wherein a front region of the scoop member is dimensioned to be insertable into the interior cavity when the scoop member is detached from the receptacle member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.