IP Library Granted Patent US 8,544,906
Granted Patent B2
US 8,544,906 · App. 12/874,980 · Granted Oct 1, 2013

Waste collector

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Patent No.
US 8,544,906
App. No.
12/874,980
Granted
Oct 1, 2013
Kind
B2
Abstract

A waste removal system including a waste container configured to secure a bag having handles. The waste container includes a set of sidewalls having a set of engagement features or hooks. There is a engagement feature or hook located on each sidewall and the engagement features are spaced away from the sidewalls, creating an area where the handles for the bag may be secured. The container also includes a lid operatively attached to the sidewalls. When the container is in a first position, the lid partially covers the opening and when the container is in a second position the opening is uncovered.

Claims (21)

1. A pet waste removal system comprising:

a waste container comprising:

a first sidewall having a first depression formed therein and having a first hook disposed on an outer portion of the first sidewall and spaced from the first depression,

a second sidewall having a second depression formed therein and having a second hook disposed on an outer portion of the second sidewall and spaced from the second depression, and

a front wall and a back wall, wherein the front wall, the back wall, the first sidewall and the second sidewall define an opening;

a lid operatively connected to the waste container, wherein the waste container is configured to rotate relative to the lid and, wherein further, when the waste container is in a first position relative to the lid, the lid substantially covers the opening and when the waste container is in a second position relative to the lid, the lid opens the opening;

a handle operatively connected to a top portion of the lid;

wherein the handle further comprises a handgrip located at a top portion of the handle; and

wherein the handgrip further comprises a ring located at a top portion of the handgrip.

2. The pet waste removal system of claim 1 , further comprising a bag having a first handle and a second handle, wherein the first handle is secured around the first hook and the second handle is secured around the second hook.

3. The pet waste removal system of claim 1 , wherein the waste container is plastic.

4. The pet waste removal system of claim 1 , wherein when the waste container is in the first position, the waste container is substantially vertical and when the waste container is in the second position the waste container is substantially horizontal.

5. The pet waste removal system of claim 1 , further comprising a scoop configured to scoop pet waste into the waste container.

6. The pet waste removal system of claim 5 , wherein the scoop comprises:

a paddle including at least two prongs; and

a scoop handle operatively connected to a top portion of the paddle.

7. The pet waste removal system of claim 6 , wherein the scoop handle further comprises a scoop handgrip surrounding a top portion of the scoop handle.

8. The pet waste removal system of claim 1 , further comprising:

a first fastener configured to secure the first sidewall to the lid; and

a second fastener configured to secure the second sidewall to the lid.

9. The pet waste removal system of claim 1 , wherein the front wall and back wall are substantially straight.

Assignments (21)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 29, 2025
From: PLUTO OPCO (CAYMAN), LLC
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 072261/0915 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 9, 2025
From: PLUTO OPCO (CAYMAN), LLC
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 070449/0195 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 13, 2025
From: PLUTO OPCO (CAYMAN), LLC
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 070207/0222 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENT COLLATERAL (SECOND LIEN) Recorded May 22, 2024
From: BANK OF MONTREAL, AS THE COLLATERAL AGENT
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 067501/0320 →
FIRST LIEN TERM LOAN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded May 22, 2024
From: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
To: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 067501/0177 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENT COLLATERAL (CAYMAN) Recorded May 22, 2024
From: CANTOR FITZGERALD SECURITIES, AS THE COLLATERAL AGENT
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 067501/0236 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENT COLLATERAL (FIRST LIEN) Recorded May 22, 2024
From: BANK OF MONTREAL, AS THE COLLATERAL AGENT
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 067501/0282 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 28, 2024
From: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
To: BANK OF MONTREAL, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 067246/0427 →
SECOND LIEN RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded Oct 9, 2023
From: BANK OF MONTREAL
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 065181/0322 →
FIRST LIEN RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded Oct 9, 2023
From: BANK OF MONTREAL
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 065180/0954 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 7, 2023
From: PLUTO OPCO (CAYMAN), LLC
To: CANTOR FITZGERALD SECURITIES, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 065180/0461 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 6, 2023
From: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
To: PLUTO OPCO (CAYMAN), LLC
Reel/Frame 065179/0009 →
ABL SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 16, 2021
From: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
To: BANK OF MONTREAL
Reel/Frame 057524/0645 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 16, 2021
From: ANTARES CAPITAL LP
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.; GAMMA2 LLC; HEALTHY CHEWS, INC.
Reel/Frame 057523/0912 →
SECOND LIEN SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 16, 2021
From: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
To: BANK OF MONTREAL
Reel/Frame 057524/0556 →
FIRST LIEN SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 16, 2021
From: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
To: BANK OF MONTREAL
Reel/Frame 057704/0414 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 23, 2017
From: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
To: ANTARES CAPITAL LP, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 042554/0250 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 22, 2017
From: ALLY BANK, AS AGENT
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 042525/0957 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST 025680/0371 Recorded May 17, 2017
From: CHASE CAPITAL CORPORATION
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 042485/0107 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST 025675/0305 Recorded May 16, 2017
From: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 042478/0362 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 21, 2015
From: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
To: ALLY BANK, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 037355/0159 →