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The combination dustpan and guide for filling trash containers and the like according to the invention provides a dustpan having a scoop portion and a rearwardly disposed handle arranged to be removably attached to a conventional trash container, whereby the container, with the attached dustpan, can

The combination dustpan and guide for filling trash containers and the like according to the invention provides a dustpan having a scoop portion and a rearwardly disposed handle arranged to be removably attached to a conventional trash container, whereby the container, with the attached dustpan, can be laid in a horizontal position to receive debris therein by sweeping it directly into the container by the scoop portion of the dushpan which further includes stabilizing flanges disposed on each side and extending rearwardly thereof, so as to cooperate with the handle in defining a structure for removably attaching the dustpan to the opening of the trash container.

대표청구항 ▼

A combination dustpan and guide for filling trash containers, comprising: a main body member having a scoop portion formed therein; stabilizing means formed as part of said main body whereby said dustpan, when attached to a trash container, prevents said trash container from rolling when placed in a

A combination dustpan and guide for filling trash containers, comprising: a main body member having a scoop portion formed therein; stabilizing means formed as part of said main body whereby said dustpan, when attached to a trash container, prevents said trash container from rolling when placed in a horizontal position; said stabilizing means comprising a pair of depending flange members formed longitudinally along each side of said dustpan; said flange members extending rearwardly of said scoop portion, forming a pair of oppositely disposed leg members so as to be positioned under said trash container when said trash container is laid in a horizontal position; attaching means formed rearwardly of said scoop portion, whereby said dustpan is removably attached to said trash container; said attaching means including a handle and said leg members, said handle is inserted into said trash container; at least one depending tooth-like member extending downwardly from said handle for gripping engagement with the inner surface of said container wall; each of said leg members being formed with an enlarged rear lobe portion, said lobe portions engage the outer surface of said container wall said trash container being gripped between said tooth-like member and said lobe portions; and guide means formed in said scoop portion to guide and direct debris directly into said container when said debris is swept into and over said dustpan.