MPI-Retriever 1 and 2

Description

BACKGROUND

When a pet produces a bowel movement on a walk, at the park or in another outdoor area, the pet owner is generally required to clean it up. Failure to do so creates a messy and unsanitary space, and can result in a fine or other legal repercussion. Yet, the process of cleaning up pet waste can be highly unsanitary and difficult. The pet owner is required to bend over, which may not be easy or possible for all individuals who may also experience strong, unpleasant odors. additionally, the pet owner may also accidentally touch the waste while attempting to scoop it into a bag.

• • 1. Devices are known in the prior art that relate to dog feces collectors. Some devices provide a system for picking up pet waste and automatically sealing it within a disposable liner. The liner is installed on a hand-held scooper device by an automatic applicator.
  • 2. Other devices provide a waste collection device comprising a handle having a grip end and head assembly for attaching a bag. The bag fits in an opening formed by the head assembly, is folded over the arm supports and a portion of the blade, and is secured to the head assembly.
  • 3. These prior art devices, however fail to provide a set of claws that surrounds a unique bag, this configuration of a set of claws and a unique bag are adapted for moving and retaining pet feces within a plastic bag.
  • 4. Some pet waste devices use a set of claws similar to the MPI-Retriever, however they function in a different manor. The set of claws or held closed by a set of heavy springs, to activate the device, one needs lift up on a handle grip, that has very strong resistance, more than some women and children can operate. When releasing the handle grip, the claws will snap together with such force it could injure a persons hand. Without the plastic bag the claws are smeared with pet waste and are difficult to clean.

SOLUTION

The present invention provides a convenient and sanitary means for cleaning up pet waste. The device eliminates the need to bend over when cleaning up after an animal, thereby reducing the risk of an individual coming into contact with or smelling the animal's waste. The design of the device further enables an individual to operate the device with ease and safety.

REFERENCES CITED

U.S. Patent Documents

U.S. Pat. No.: 7,448,659 B1 Auseklis

U.S. Pat. No.: 4,003,595 Fano et al.

U.S. Pat. No.: 5,634.678 Bailey

U.S. Pat. No.: 8,292,339 B1 Auselis

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS ATTACHED

FIG. 1 displays an upright view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 displays a front view of the Actuator #13, and Set of Claws #14.

FIG. 3 displays a front view of the Actuator #13 and its #2 and #3 positions during its retrieval operation.

FIG. 4 displays a back view of the Actuator #13 and the home position #1.

FIG. 5 displays a front view of the Actuator Rod #19, the set of Bag Hooks #15 and the Claw Assembly #14.