Collection system and method

• US 5,713,616 A
• Filed: 05/28/1996
• Issued: 02/03/1998
• Est. Priority Date: 05/28/1996
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Jan B. Knudson
• Original Assignee: Jan B. Knudson
• Inventors: Knudson, Jan B.
• Primary Examiner(s): KRAMER, DEAN J
• Application Number:
  US08/654,310
• Time in Patent Office: 616 Days
• Field of Search: 294/1.1, 294/1.3-1.5, 294/55, 294/146, 294/159, 206/38, 206/223, 206/549, 206/581, 119/161, 383/33, 150/112, 150/114, 15/252.1, 15/257.2, 15/257.6
• US Class Current: 294/1.3
• CPC Class Codes: E01H 1/1206 for picking up excrements manure or urine pouches for animal husbandry A01K23/00
• CPC Class Codes: E01H 2001/1286 storing used bags

Abstract

A method for collecting excrement left behind by a domestic animal, including the steps of providing a receptacle having a chamber, the excrement being receivable therein and a plurality of tools. Collecting and depositing the excrement into the chamber, and providing a plurality of pockets for carrying the tools in combination with the receptacle.

Claims

1. A method for collecting excrement left behind by a domestic animal, said method comprising the steps of:

providing a receptacle having a chamber, said excrement being receivable therein, and having a continuous sidewall having a closed end, an open end for accessing said chamber, and a front surface;

providing a plurality of tools;

collecting and depositing said excrement into said chamber with said tools; and

providing retention means for retaining said tools with said receptacle when not in use carried on said front surface.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein said step of providing retention means further includes the step of providing a plurality of layered pockets.

3. The method of claim 1, further including the step of providing a flap selectively movable between a first position for substantially concealing said open end, and a second position for revealing said open end for facilitating access to said chamber.

4. The method of claim 3, wherein said step of providing retention means further includes the step of providing said flap with a pocket.

5. A method for collecting excrement left behind by a domestic animal, said method comprising the steps of:

providing a receptacle having a chamber, said excrement being receivable therein;

providing a plurality of tools including;

a scoop paddle for picking up said excrement;

a bag of a conventional type; and

a collapsible frame for supporting said bag in an open position thereon for allowing a user to insert said excrement into said bag with said scoop paddle;

collecting and depositing said excrement into said chamber with said tools; and

providing retention means for retaining said tools with said receptacle when not in use.