The disclosure describes a waste collection device that includes a sweep that includes a plate and a first handle, and a scoop that includes a receptacle and a second handle. The first handle is attached to the plate and the second handle is attached to the receptacle. The disclosure also describes
The disclosure describes a waste collection device that includes a sweep that includes a plate and a first handle, and a scoop that includes a receptacle and a second handle. The first handle is attached to the plate and the second handle is attached to the receptacle. The disclosure also describes a method of picking up animal waste that includes contacting the waste with the plate of a sweep and sweeping the waste into a receptacle of a scoop through an opening of the receptacle.
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What is claimed is: 1. A waste collection device comprising: a sweep comprising a continuous plate and a first handle attached to the plate, the sweep being free of bristles, the plate comprising a first major surface, and a second major surface opposite the first major surface, the first handle ha
What is claimed is: 1. A waste collection device comprising: a sweep comprising a continuous plate and a first handle attached to the plate, the sweep being free of bristles, the plate comprising a first major surface, and a second major surface opposite the first major surface, the first handle having a longitudinal extent and being attached to the second major surface of the plate such that the longitudinal extent of the first handle is in parallel with the second major surface of the plate; and a rigid scoop comprising a receptacle comprising a cylinder comprising an opening having a diameter of at least about 5 inches, at least one side wall defining the opening and the cylinder, and a back wall positioned opposite the opening, and a second handle attached to the back wall of the receptacle, the second handle having a longitudinal extent in parallel with the back wall of the receptacle. 2. The waste collection device of claim 1, wherein the receptacle is of a construction such that when waste is disposed in the receptacle, it is not visible to a user standing upright, holding the handle of the receptacle and looking downward toward the receptacle. 3. The waste collection device of claim 1, wherein the opening of the receptacle defines a diameter of from about 5.5 inches to about 7.5 inches. 4. The waste collection device of claim 1, wherein the plate is in the shape of a polyhedron. 5. The waste collection device of claim 1, wherein the plate is rectangular. 6. The waste collection device of claim 1, wherein the plate comprises a working surface and a major portion of the working surface is flat. 7. The waste collection device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first handle and the second handle comprises a shaft having a rectangular cross section. 8. The waste collection device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the handle, the plate and the receptacle comprises wood, plastic, metal, or a combination thereof. 9. The waste collection device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first handle and the second handle includes a shaft having a height of at least 24 inches. 10. The waste collection device of claim 1, wherein the first handle further comprises a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and an opening extending through the handle from the first surface to the second surface. 11. A method of picking up animal waste, said method comprising: contacting the waste with a first major surface of a continuous plate of a sweep of a waste collection device; and sweeping the waste into a cylinder of a scoop, the waste collection device comprising the sweep, which comprises the continuous plate and a first handle attached to the plate, the plate comprising the first major surface, and a second major surface opposite the first major surface, the first handle having a longitudinal extent and being attached to the second major surface of the plate such that the longitudinal extent of the first handle is in parallel with the second major surface of the plate; and a scoop comprising a receptacle comprising an opening comprising a circular having a diameter of at least about 5 inches, at least one side wall defining the opening and the cylinder, and a back wall positioned opposite the opening, and a second handle attached to the back wall of the receptacle, the second handle having a longitudinal extent in parallel with the back wall of the receptacle. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the receptacle is of a construction such that when waste is disposed in the receptacle, it is not visible to a user standing upright, holding the handle of the receptacle and looking downward toward the receptacle. 13. The method of claim 11, wherein the opening of the receptacle defines a diameter of from about 5.5 inches to about 7.5 inches. 14. The method of claim 11, wherein the plate is in the shape of a polyhedron. 15. The method of claim 11, wherein the plate is rectangular. 16. The method of claim 11, wherein the plate comprises a working surface and a major portion of the working surface is flat. 17. The method of claim 11, wherein at least one of the first handle and the second handle comprises a shaft having a rectangular cross section. 18. The method of claim 11, wherein at least one of the handle, the plate and the receptacle comprises wood, plastic, metal, or a combination thereof. 19. The method of claim 11, wherein at least one of the first handle and the second handle includes a shaft having a height of at least 24 inches. 20. The method of claim 11, wherein the first handle further comprises a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and an opening extending through the handle from the first surface to the second surface.
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Gish Donald A. (3737 Lone Tree Way Antioch CA 94509), Animal feces gathering and disposal apparatus.
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