Canine waste receptacle

[0008]In this configuration, the receptacle is easily stacked meaning that large numbers of them can be stored in a relatively small space. To convert the near flat device into a second configuration for use, pressure is applied to the sides of the device. This pressure causes a central space to be created between the walls of the receptacle. It also causes an upper flap to snap down into a position over the opening to the central space at the scoop end of the receptacle. Subsequent applications of pressure along the sides of the receptacle allow the user to control the position of the flap over the opening creating a larger or smaller or blocked entrance to the receptacle depending upon the amount of pressure applied. This enables a user to apply relatively more pressure to create a large entrance while scooping-up the excrement. Once the excrement is inside the receptacle the pressure can be released and the flap will automatically move into a position blocking the entrance to the receptacle and blocking the excrement inside the receptacle. To completely enclose the excrement once it is inside the receptacle a user can press the scoop against a rigid object such as the ground and increase the applied pressure causing the scoop to fold up and into a position totally blocking the receptacle entrance.

[0009]The receptacle has a Hook structure at its end opposite the scooping end. This structure permits a user to attach the receptacle to an external object such as a dog leash.

[0012]It is an object of this invention to provide a canine waste receptacle which is operable using only one hand. It is also an object to provide a canine waste receptacle which can be readily transported by a user.

[0013]It is also an object of this invention to provide a canine waste receptacle which can be easily converted from a near flat configuration suitable for transport into another configuration suitable for scooping using one hand.

[0014]It is further an object to provide a canine waste receptacle where the user can control the size and shape of an opening into the receptacle using only one hand.

Within Urban or Suburban populations, the ownership of dogs has increased and the necessity for the removal of pet excrement has been and continues to be a problem In densely populated areas, particularly urban areas, removal of pet excrement has created public health and environmental concerns, consequently, local governments have passed ordinances making it mandatory to remove the excrement and dispose of it in an environmentally health manner.

First, it's clearly a two hand operation.

Second, the thin bag allows the texture, the warmth and the general feel of the animal deposit to be transmitted to the hand of the person, creating an unpleasant experience.

The widespread use of non-bought items such as plastic bags, and newspapers to remove and dispose of pet excrement may be due to the fact that currently there exists no one product that effectively, efficiently and economically enables removal of pet excrement and that is easily operable using only one hand.