Handheld Collector Device for Gathering Small Objects

摘要

A handheld collector device adapted to retrieve small objects, the device having an elongated handle, a head mounted to the handle, a plurality of tine sets retained by the head and an ejection mechanism to eject the objects. Each tine set has a plurality of individual tines projecting outwardly in spaced relation. The tines are relatively rigid members possessing a degree of flexibility such that when the ends of the tines are pressed onto objects to be collected, the tines flex sufficiently to pass over and capture the objects. The device is modular in construction such that the tine sets can be removed and replaced in order to adapt the device to provide optimum results for varying sizes and types of objects.

主权项

1. A handheld collector device comprising:
an elongated handle attached to a tine assembly, said tine assembly comprising a plurality of tines sets mounted on a head, each said tine set comprising a plurality of tines extending in the distal direction; an ejector assembly comprising a sliding sleeve grip member positioned on said handle, a plurality of ejector blades, each of said ejector blades being positioned between a pair of adjacent tine sets, and a spring mounted on said handle, said spring maintaining said ejector blades in a recessed proximal position; whereby movement of said sliding sleeve grip member along said handle in the distal direction extends said ejector blades in the distal direction, thereby causing any objects collected within said tines to be ejected from said device, and further whereby said spring returns said ejector blades proximally to said recessed position.