Flexible debris collection apparatus

a technology of debris collection and flexible materials, which is applied in the field of cleaning implements, can solve the problems of not providing the user with any flexibility as to the form of the apparatus, each of the prior art devices falls short of the optimum configuration of the debris collection apparatus, and the hoefler device is fabricated of flexible materials, so as to achieve the effect of reducing the number of hoeflers, and reducing the number of hoefler

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-12-22
KRAFT JOHN R III
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[0021] While the rectangular form is preferred, other quadrilateral shapes (e.g. trapezoids) may be used for the apparatus of the present invention. The present invention may be manufactured using an injection molding process. The present invention is fabricate

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Unfortunately, each of these prior art devices fall short of the optimum configuration for a debris collection apparatus.
The Hoefler device, while fabricated of a flexible material, does not provide the user with any flexibility as to the form the apparatus may take

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[0027]FIGS. 1 and 2 are, respectively, top and side views of a flexible debris collection apparatus 10 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The apparatus 10 generally comprises a rectangularly-shaped sheet (i.e. possessing four 90° corners) with a top surface 12 and a bottom surface 14. The apparatus 10 is preferably fabricated from polypropylene, polycarbonate, or other flexible, resilient, commercially-available plastic sheet stock formed by sheet extrusion using conventional methods. The extruded sheet stock in roll form is then economically die-cut and stamped into the illustrated form. One skilled in the art will understand that any material possessing an appropriate amount of flexibility and resiliency may be used, and other suitable manufacturing methods may be employed such as an injection molding process. Additionally, while the rectangular form may be preferred, the apparatus 10 of the present invention may take a different quadrilateral shape, suc...

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A debris collection apparatus that is generally shaped as a rectangular sheet and fabricated of a flexible plastic material. The apparatus' front-to-back form is that of a shallow arch or upwardly extending curve. A leading edge of the apparatus is beveled to facilitate the debris pick-up process. Two corners of the apparatus are formed with diagonally-oriented finger tabs, that are raised above the surface of the rest of the sheet, or cut-outs defining handles. The debris collection apparatus may be manufactured using an injection molding process. The apparatus is fabricated of lightweight materials chosen to provide an appropriate degree of flexibility, resiliency, durability, and longevity. The apparatus possesses a simple, yet scalable, design that may be economically manufactured and sold to provide for widespread use.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application derives priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 572,034, filed: May 17, 2004.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to cleaning implements and, more particularly, to an apparatus used in collecting debris for disposal and, even more particularly, to a flexible debris collection apparatus that may be folded into a U-shape to retain any debris contained within and facilitate its transfer into a trash receptacle. [0004] 2. Description of the Background [0005] Conventional dustpans consist of a rigid or semi-rigid, metal or plastic, flat tray with low walls on three sides and a thin edge on the fourth side. In use, the thin edge is placed against a flat surface containing dust or other small particulate matter and a broom or brush is used to transfer the debris over the thin edge and onto the top surface of the flat tray. A handle is typ...

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IPC IPC(8): A47L13/52
CPCA47L13/52
Inventor KRAFT, JOHN R. III
Owner KRAFT JOHN R III
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