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An animal feces collection device includes a tube having distal and proximal end portions defining a path therebetween, a flap coupled to the proximal end portion, a mechanism for pivoting the flap between open and closed positions and a scooping section for collecting animal feces. The pivoting mec

An animal feces collection device includes a tube having distal and proximal end portions defining a path therebetween, a flap coupled to the proximal end portion, a mechanism for pivoting the flap between open and closed positions and a scooping section for collecting animal feces. The pivoting mechanism preferably includes a push button and an elongated arm pivotally connected to the flap and the lower portion of the push button. The scooping section is secured to the proximal end portion of the tube for directing feces rearwardly therethrough when the flap is raised to an open position. The device further includes a reservoir for receiving and storing collected feces and a mechanism for removably attaching the reservoir to the tube.

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1. An animal feces collection device, said device comprising:a tube having a centrally disposed longitudinal axis and distal and proximal end portions defining a path therebetween, said tube further having a slot formed therein, said slot extending substantially parallel to the axis and extending al

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An animal feces collection device, said device comprising:a tube having a centrally disposed longitudinal axis and distal and proximal end portions defining a path therebetween, said tube further having a slot formed therein, said slot extending substantially parallel to the axis and extending along a partial length thereof, said tube comprising a flap coupled to said proximal end portion;a handle disposed generally medially of said tube and for being grasped by a user;means for pivoting said tube between open and closed positions;a scooping section for collecting animal feces from a select surface, said scooping section being secured to said proximal end portion of said tube and for directing feces rearwardly therethrough when said flap is raised to an open position;a reservoir for receiving and storing collected feces, said reservoir being contiguous with said distal end portion of said tube and being spaced from said scooping section along the axis; andmeans for removably attaching said reservoir to said tube.2. The device of claim 1, wherein said handle comprises:a light source for providing illumination at night;a power source electrically connected to said light source; anda switch for selectively toggling said light source between on and off positions.3. The device of claim 1, wherein said slot is formed substantially medially between said handle and said proximal end portion of said tube.4. The device of claim 1, wherein said pivoting means comprises:a push button having integral upper and lower portions, said lower portion being slidably engaged with said slot, said upper portion being integral with said lower portion and protruding upwardly and away therefrom for assisting a user in selectively moving said push button between forward and rearward positions along said slot; andan elongated arm having opposed end portions pivotally connected to said flap and said lower portion of said push button, said arm cooperating with said push button for moving said flap between open and closed positions when a user selectively moves said push button between forward and rearward positions respectively.5. The device of claim 1, wherein said attaching means comprises a rubber band.6. The device of claim 1, further comprising: a protrusion secured to the exterior surface of said tube, said protrusion having a generally rectangular shape and further having an aperture formed substantially centrally therein for receiving and securing a leash thereto.7. The device of claim 1, wherein said scooping section has a generally triangular base having at least two sidewalls integral therewith and extending vertically therefrom for preventing feces from falling off said base, said base further having a front portion extending obliquely and downwardly away therefrom for assisting a user to remove animal feces from a select surface and direct the feces rearwardly towards said flap.8. An animal feces collection device, said device comprising:a tube having a centrally disposed longitudinal axis and distal and proximal end portions defining a path therebetween, said tube further having a slot formed therein, said slot extending substantially parallel to the axis and extending along a partial length thereof, said tube comprising a flap coupled to said proximal end portion;a handle disposed generally medially of said tube and for being grasped by a user;means for pivoting said tube between open and closed positions;a scooping section for collecting animal feces from a select surface, said scooping section being secured to said proximal end portion of said tube and for directing feces rearwardly therethrough when said flap is raised to an open position;a reservoir for receiving and storing collected feces, said reservoir being contiguous with said distal end portion of said tube and being spaced from said scooping section along the axis;means for removably attaching said reservoir to said tube; anda protrusion secured to the exterior surface of said tube, said protrusion having a generally rectangular shape and further having an aperture formed substantially centrally therein for receiving and securing a leash thereto.9. The device of claim 8, wherein said handle comprises:a light source for providing illumination at night;a power source electrically connected to said light source; anda switch for selectively toggling said light source between on and off positions.10. The device of claim 8, wherein said slot is formed substantially medially between said handle and said proximal end portion of said tube.11. The device of claim 8, wherein said pivoting means comprises:a push button having integral upper and lower portions, said lower portion being slidably engaged with said slot, said upper portion being integral with said lower portion and protruding upwardly and away therefrom for assisting a user in selectively moving said push button between forward and rearward positions along said slot; andan elongated arm having opposed end portions pivotally connected to said flap and said lower portion of said push button, said arm cooperating with said push button for moving said flap between open and closed positions when a user selectively moves said push button between forward and rearward positions respectively.12. The device of claim 8, wherein said attaching means comprises a rubber band.13. The device of claim 8, wherein said scooping section has a generally triangular base having at least two sidewalls integral therewith and extending vertically therefrom for preventing feces from falling off said base, said base further having a front portion extending obliquely and downwardly away therefrom for assisting a user to remove animal feces from a select surface and direct the feces rearwardly towards said flap.14. An animal feces collection device, said device comprising:a tube having a centrally disposed longitudinal axis and distal and proximal end portions defining a path therebetween, said tube further having a slot formed therein, said slot extending substantially parallel to the axis and extending along a partial length thereof, said tube comprising a flap coupled to said proximal end portion;a handle disposed generally medially of said tube and for being grasped by a user;means for pivoting said tube between open and closed positions;a scooping section for collecting animal feces from a select surface, said scooping section being secured to said proximal end portion of said tube and for directing feces rearwardly therethrough when said flap is raised to an open position, said scooping section having a generally triangular base having at least two sidewalls integral therewith and extending vertically therefrom for preventing feces from falling off said base, said base further having a front portion extending obliquely and downwardly away therefrom for assisting a user to remove animal feces from a select surface and direct the feces rearwardly towards said flap,a reservoir for receiving and storing collected feces, said reservoir being contiguous with said distal end portion of said tube and being spaced from said scooping section along the axis;means for removably attaching said reservoir to said tube; anda protrusion secured to the exterior surface of said tube, said protrusion having a generally rectangular shape and further having an aperture formed substantially centrally therein for receiving and securing a leash thereto.15. The device of claim 14, wherein said handle comprises:a light source for providing illumination at night;a power source electrically connected to said light source; anda switch for selectively toggling said light source between on and off positions.16. The device of claim 14, wherein said slot is formed substantially medially between said handle and said proximal end portion of said tube.17. The device of claim 14, wherein said pivoting means comprises:a push button having integral upper and lower portions, said lower portion being slidably engaged with said slot, said upper portion being integral with said lower portion and protruding upwardly and away therefrom for assisting a user in selectively moving said push button between forward and rearward positions along said slot; andan elongated arm having opposed end portions pivotally connected to said flap and said lower portion of said push button, said arm cooperating with said push button for moving said flap between open and closed positions when a user selectively moves said push button between forward and rearward positions respectively.18. The device of claim 14, wherein said attaching means comprises a rubber band.