Method and tool for picking up animal or other organic waste, uses cryogenic spray to solidify waste so that it is easily picked up by a gripper at the end of the tool

摘要

The waste is initially frozen by an aerosol, then picked up by a gripper. The tool has a handle (1) and carries an aerosol spray canister (2) that delivers a cryogenic substance through a conduit (4) to a jet outlet (6). Delivery is controlled by a valve (5) operated by a button (3). A gripper device (7) is fitted to the bottom of the tool.