Foldable scooper

摘要

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a foldable scooper for use in picking up animal waste. The scooper can be folded and configured to attach to a leash or be inserted into a user's pocket, thereby making it hands free. In some embodiments, the foldable scooper can be wrapped by a waste bag, thereby allowing a user to pick up animal waste without ever coming in contact with the waste.

主权项

1. A portable scooping system, said system comprising:
a scoop portion comprising:
a back wall section;at least two side wall sections connected to the back wall section; and at least one base section connecting the back wall section and the at least two side wall sections; a guard portion configured to extend at least partially over the scoop portion to create a pocket formed between the sidewall sections and base section of the scoop portion and the guard portion; a handle portion configured to rotatably connect with the back wall section; wherein the handle portion is configured to extend generally away from the scoop portion in an open position, and is configured to nest generally in the scoop portion in the closed position; and wherein the side wall sections are configured to be rotated inwardly toward the base section of the scoop portion.