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US 9,790,654 B2Granted
Pet waste collector apparatus
OwnerSheila T Gordoninventor
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Abstract
An elongated and adjustable pet waste collection apparatus having an integrated vacuum or suction pump which suctions waste matter off the ground and into a pre-loaded disposable waste bag. Aspects of embodiments of the disclosure contemplate a sanitizing solution dispenser along with a heat sealer for sealing the ends of the waste bag after waste collection. The disclosure is intended to provide consumers with a simple sanitary tool for the collection and discarding of pet waste.
Claims4
A pet waste collection device comprising of:
- a cylindrical or tubular structure, wherein the cylindrical or tubular structure comprises of non-retractable and retractable portions, and a channel within the structure;
- a control console, connected at a first end of the cylindrical or tubular structure, wherein the control console comprises of control buttons for controlling operation of the device, wherein the control console comprises of any one or more of the following:
- an internal power source, a connector for receiving power from an external power source;
- a suction pump located within the non-retractable portion of the cylindrical or tubular structure and in communication with the control console and the channel;
- a bag dispenser, located within the channel, wherein the bag dispenser comprises of at least one bag compartment for holding a waste bag, and wherein the at least one bag compartment comprises of at least one bag attachment mechanism for holding and moving a bag in place and in line with the suction pump;
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- a heat sealer located at an open end of the device, wherein the heat sealer is aligned to seal the bag ends after collection of pet waste, wherein the heat sealer is in communication with the control console.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.