Methods and apparatus are provided for a hand held device for collecting waste material deposits. In one exemplary embodiment the device comprises a frame with a grip portion, and a waste receptacle with an open end for receiving a waste material deposit. The exemplary device may further comprise a
Methods and apparatus are provided for a hand held device for collecting waste material deposits. In one exemplary embodiment the device comprises a frame with a grip portion, and a waste receptacle with an open end for receiving a waste material deposit. The exemplary device may further comprise a pivoting scoop adapted to swing between a loading position in which the scoop extends generally away from the grip end of the frame, and a dispensing position in which the scoop is generally juxtaposed with the open end of the waste receptacle.
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1. A waste collection device comprising: a frame with a grip portion at an upper end thereof;a waste receptacle with an open end and a closed end, the waste receptacle positioned such that the open end is above the closed end; anda scoop adapted to swing about a pivot between a loading position and
1. A waste collection device comprising: a frame with a grip portion at an upper end thereof;a waste receptacle with an open end and a closed end, the waste receptacle positioned such that the open end is above the closed end; anda scoop adapted to swing about a pivot between a loading position and a dispensing position, wherein a) the pivot is below the open end of the waste receptacle, b) the scoop extends generally away from the upper end of the frame in the loading position, and c) an open end of the scoop is generally juxtaposed with the open end of the waste receptacle in the dispensing position. 2. The waste collection device of claim 1, further comprising an actuating mechanism adapted to rotate the scoop between the loading and dispensing positions. 3. The waste collection device of claim 2, wherein the actuating mechanism comprises a drive member movably connected to the frame. 4. The waste collection device of claim 3, wherein the drive member is pivotally connected to the frame, and a hub portion of the scoop is pivotally connected to the drive member. 5. The waste collection device of claim 4, wherein one end of a link is connected to the frame at a point below the drive member connection, and the other end is movably connected to the hub portion of the scoop, such that pivoting the drive member toward the dispensing position moves the link relative to the scoop hub, causing the scoop to rotate toward the waste receptacle. 6. The waste collection device of claim 5, further comprising a return spring configured to bias the scoop and drive member toward the loading position. 7. The waste collection device of claim 6, further comprising a latch for holding the scoop in the loading position. 8. A hand-held device for picking up a waste material deposit from the ground, comprising: a handle having a grip portion at one end;a movable scoop adapted to slide underneath and retain a waste material deposit;a waste receptacle with an open end and a closed end, the open end positioned above the closed end; andan actuating mechanism adapted to move the scoop between a loading position in which the scoop is substantially below the waste receptacle, and a dispensing position in which the scoop is juxtaposed with the open end of the waste receptacle. 9. The hand held device of claim 8, wherein the actuating mechanism comprises a drive member movably connected to the handle, and wherein a lower end of the drive member is substantially below the closed end of the receptacle. 10. The hand held device of claim 9, wherein the drive member is pivotally connected to the handle, and a hub portion of the scoop is pivotally connected to the drive member. 11. The hand held device of claim 10, wherein one end of a link is connected to the handle at a point below the drive member connection, and the other end is connected to the hub portion of the scoop, such that pivoting the drive member toward the dispensing position causes the scoop to rotate toward the waste receptacle. 12. The hand held device of claim 11, wherein a portion of the end of the link connected to the hub portion is wrapped over and at least partially around the hub, and moving the drive member toward the dispensing position rotates the hub and the scoop. 13. The hand held device of claim 10, wherein the handle and drive member are configured such that when the end of the drive member is in contact with the ground, a downward load applied to the grip portion of the handle creates a moment tending to pivot the drive member toward the dispensing position. 14. The hand held device of claim 8, further comprising a return spring configured to bias the scoop toward the loading position. 15. A method for using a hand-held waste collection apparatus to collect waste material deposits, comprising: holding the waste collection apparatus in a loading position, with a scoop portion of the apparatus facing a waste material deposit, and positioned substantially below a waste receptacle portion of the apparatus;scooping the waste material into the scoop portion;moving the scoop portion upward toward an open end of the waste receptacle portion of the apparatus; andabruptly stopping the motion of the scoop portion proximate the open end of the waste receptacle portion such that the waste material deposit is ejected into the waste receptacle portion. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein moving the scoop portion comprises swinging the scoop portion about a pivot over at least ninety degrees of rotation. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein swinging the scoop portion about a pivot is accomplished by operating an actuating mechanism. 18. The method of claim 17, wherein operating the actuating mechanism comprises applying a downward force to a handle portion of the apparatus while a drive member portion of the apparatus is in contact with the ground. 19. The method of claim 18, wherein the scoop portion comprises a cup at the end of an arm that is pivotally connected to the drive member portion at the pivot. 20. The method of claim 15, wherein the waste material is ejected from the scoop portion into the waste receptacle portion in a substantially downward direction. 21. A hand-held device for picking up a waste material deposit from the ground, comprising: a frame having a grip portion at an upper end of an upper portion of the frame;a waste receptacle with an open end and a closed end, the waste receptacle attached to the frame and oriented with the open end above the closed end; anda scoop pivotally attached to a lower portion of the frame, and moveable between a loading position in which the scoop is substantially below the open end of the waste receptacle, and a dispensing position in which the scoop is juxtaposed with the open end of the waste receptacle, wherein moving the scoop from the loading to the dispensing position comprises rotating the scoop at least 180 degrees. 22. The hand-held device of claim 21, wherein the upper and lower portions of the frame are pivotally connected, and wherein a lower end of the lower portion of the frame is proximate the scoop when the scoop is in the loading position. 23. The hand-held device of claim 22, wherein pushing down on the grip portion while the lower end of the lower portion of the frame is in contact with the ground causes the scoop to move from the loading position toward the dispensing position.
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