Biological waste collection device and associated method

Abstract

According to the invention, a biological waste collection device (10) is provided. The device comprises a primary flexible accessory receiver (12) and a secondary flexible accessory receiver (14) for receiving the gripping mechanism. The secondary flexible accessory receiver (14) is arranged in inverted and inverted relationship relative to the primary flexible accessory receiver (12) about a hinge (16) extending along the width of the primary flexible accessory receiver (12). The arrangement is such that the secondary flexible accessory receiver (14) can pivot over the primary flexible accessory receiver (12) to secondarily enclose the biological waste.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a biological waste collection device, in particular but not exclusively for collecting pet faeces. The present invention also relates to a method of collecting biological waste, preferably using such a biological waste collection device according to the present invention.

[0002] Dog poo is both an eyesore and a health hazard. In severe cases, contact with dog poo can lead to an infection that can cause blindness. So it’s no surprise that owners in the UK face fines of up to £1,000 for failing to clean up after their pet’s poo under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

[0003] There are currently many solutions on the market that allow dog owners to collect feces for disposal. The most popular of these is a simple plastic bag, which the owner uses to cover their hands, catch the feces, then invert the bag to enclose the caught feces and then tighten the straps. There are many limitations to using such bags. First, it is usually recommended to double-bag dog feces, and the popular plastic bag solutions mentioned above do not apply here. Owners want their bags to be stored for as long as possible, as well as to achieve a general desire to reduce the consumption of single-use plastics. Secondly, plastic bags are usually thin, which gives owners an unpleasant feeling. During the collection of newly produced dog feces, the unpleasant feeling often leads some owners to leave the feces in place at the risk of possible fines. Thirdly, some owners leave the collected feces near the starting point of the walk or outing to be disposed of on the return. However, these feces are sometimes forgotten, often resulting in dog feces in plastic bags being tied to fences, trees or the like.

[0004] It is an object of the present invention to reduce or substantially eliminate the above mentioned problems.

[0005] According to the present invention and according to a first aspect, there is provided a biological waste collection device, comprising: a main flexible accessory receiver for receiving a gripping mechanism when collecting biological waste for disposal; the main flexible accessory receiver having a first front edge and a first rear edge, and a first receiving area and a second receiving area at least partially defined by the first front edge and the first rear edge; the first front edge is closed and the first rear edge at least partially defines a first entry opening; and an auxiliary flexible accessory receiver having a second rear edge and a second front edge; the second rear edge is closed and the second front edge at least partially defines a second entry opening; and the second front edge of the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver is located on or at the second receiving area of ​​the main flexible accessory receiver in an inverted and reversed relationship relative to the main flexible accessory receiver; the second front edge extends across the entire or substantially the entire lateral extent of the main flexible accessory receiver; the second front edge forms a hinge portion so that the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver can pivot above the main flexible accessory receiver to enclose the biological waste for a second time.

[0006] Such a biological waste collection device simplifies double bagging of pet waste, which is generally considered good practice, whereby waste inside the secondary flexible accessory receptacle is also enclosed or substantially enclosed by the primary flexible accessory receptacle. Additionally, such a device eliminates the need to turn any portion of the device inside out, which can be a complicated and often unpleasant process.

[0007] Optionally, the hinge is located at or between the first rear edge and the transversely extending midline of the second receiving area. Positioning the interconnecting hinge closer to the first rear edge of the primary flexible accessory receptacle than the first leading edge optimizes effective double bagging of the biological waste.

[0008] Advantageously, the primary flexible accessory receptacle and the secondary flexible accessory receptacle may be continuously interconnected. Alternatively, the hinge may be adjacent to or substantially at the first rear edge. By the primary flexible accessory receptacle and the secondary flexible accessory receptacle sharing or substantially sharing a common border, preferably the border of the first rear edge and the second leading edge, this helps to ensure proper double bagging while also minimizing the material required to produce the biological waste collection device.

[0009] Preferably, the secondary flexible accessory receiver can be larger in size than the primary flexible accessory receiver. In some cases, this can be achieved by having the secondary flexible accessory receiver include gussets at the lateral edges. This can allow the secondary flexible accessory receiver to more easily surround the primary flexible accessory receiver.

[0010] In some cases, the primary flexible accessory receiver tapers toward the first front edge. Additionally or alternatively, the secondary flexible accessory receiver tapers toward the second rear edge. Tapering toward the first front edge and / or the second rear edge can make the cross-section of the first access opening and the second access opening relatively larger than the remainder of the primary flexible accessory receiver and the secondary flexible accessory receiver, respectively. This allows a user to more easily insert their hand into the primary flexible accessory receiver and / or allows the primary flexible accessory receiver to be more easily received through the second access opening.

[0011] Optionally, the primary flexible accessory receiver is rounded towards the first leading edge. Additionally or alternatively, the secondary flexible accessory receiver is rounded towards the second trailing edge. The rounding of the respective edges may minimize the number of possible weak points in the biological waste collection device, thereby minimizing the risk that the collected biological waste may spill.

[0012] The primary flexible accessory receiver may taper towards the first rear edge. Additionally or alternatively, the secondary flexible accessory receiver may taper towards the second front edge. Tapering towards the respective access opening may help reduce the risk of direct contact and / or outflow of biological waste after collection.

[0013] Advantageously, the first receiving area comprises a plurality of biasing elements. This may allow the first receiving area to preferably conform to the hand of a user in use. This may have the effect that the device is able to more easily accept said biological waste to be collected. It is also envisaged that the second receiving area and the auxiliary flexible attachment receptacle may also comprise such biasing elements.

[0014] Preferably, the first receiving area may comprise an absorbent element. Likewise, the second receiving area and / or the auxiliary flexible attachment receptacle may also comprise an absorbent element. This can help collect certain types of biological waste and, in some cases, help minimize the risk of possible spillage once the biological waste has been secondary contained.

[0015] Preferably, the secondary flexible accessory receiver is larger in size than the primary flexible accessory receiver. This allows the primary flexible accessory receiver to be more easily received by the secondary flexible accessory receiver.

[0016] Advantageously, the biological waste collection device may be constructed from a single forming mesh. This may reduce manufacturing costs and provide the user with the option of assembling the device themselves. Furthermore, the use of a single forming mesh may allow for effective double layering of the primary and secondary accessory receptacles whilst also minimizing the number of seams and therefore possible weak points of the device.

[0017] Advantageously, the second access opening may include a closure element. Such a closure element may include an adhesive tape, an adhesive tab, a tie, a zipper mechanism, etc. The closure element may also include a sealing element. This can help to control the collected biological waste before finding a suitable disposal solution.

[0018] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a biological waste collection device is provided, which includes: a main flexible accessory receiver, which is used to receive a gripping mechanism when collecting biological waste for treatment; the main flexible accessory receiver has a front edge, a rear edge and a biological waste receiving area located between the front edge and the rear edge; the front edge is closed and the rear edge is open, thereby at least partially defining a first entry opening; and an auxiliary flexible accessory receiver, which has a second entry opening, which is at least substantially continuously interconnected or adjacent to the first entry opening at the first entry opening in an inverted and reversed relationship relative to the main flexible accessory receiver, so that the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver can pivot above the main flexible accessory receiver to enclose the biological waste for a second time.

[0019] According to a third aspect of the present invention, a collection device is provided, which includes: a main flexible accessory receiver, which is used to receive a gripping mechanism; the main flexible accessory receiver has a first front edge, a first rear edge, a first receiving area therebetween and a second receiving area therebetween; the first front edge is closed, and the first rear edge at least partially defines a first entry opening; an auxiliary flexible accessory receiver, which has a second rear edge and a second front edge; the second rear edge is closed, and the second front edge at least partially defines a second entry opening; and the second front edge of the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver is located on or at the second receiving area of ​​the main flexible accessory in an inverted and reversed relationship relative to the main flexible accessory receiver; the second front edge forms a pivot so that the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver can pivot above the main flexible accessory receiver to close the flexible accessory receiver.

[0020] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of collecting bio-waste using a bio-waste collection device and simplifying secondary closure in preparation for disposal, preferably the method according to the first aspect of the present invention, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a primary flexible accessory receiver and an auxiliary flexible accessory receiver connected to each other in an inverted and reversed relationship; b) collecting the bio-waste using the primary flexible accessory receiver; and c) pivoting the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver to close the primary flexible accessory receiver with the bio-waste. Such a method provides a more efficient way to effectively double bag the bio-waste. Additionally, it can also eliminate the need to flip any part of the device, which can be a cumbersome process, thereby simplifying an unpleasant experience.

[0021] The method of collecting and confining such biological waste in preparation for disposal may be further aided by the inclusion and operation of a containment element, which may also include a sealing element. This is particularly useful when a suitable disposal solution cannot be found in a timely manner.

[0022] Preferably, the method may comprise assembling the biological waste collection device from a single forming screen. This helps to reduce manufacturing costs and subsequent costs of the final product, which is important for such a disposable item.

[0023] For a better understanding of the invention, and to show more clearly how it may be carried into effect, reference will now be made, by way of example only, to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 showing a side view of a biological waste collection device according to the first, second and third aspects of the present invention, wherein the primary flexible attachment receptacle and the secondary flexible attachment receptacle are arranged in an inverted and reversed relationship;

[0025] Figure 2 It shows that Figure 1 A top view of the biological waste collection device is shown with the second access opening visible;

[0026] Figure 3a Shows the use of Figure 1 a biological waste collection device as shown, wherein the accessory is inserted into the main flexible accessory receptacle and an illustration of the biological waste to be collected is visible;

[0027] Figure 3b Shows the use of Figure 1 The biological waste collection device shown, wherein Figure 3a The biological waste shown is received by the main receiving area of ​​the main flexible attachment receiver;

[0028] Figure 3c Shows the use of Figure 1 The biological waste collection device shown, wherein the auxiliary flexible appendage receptacle is pivoted over the primary flexible appendage receptacle to provide a secondary containment of the biological waste;

[0029] Figure 4 shows a side view of another embodiment of the biological waste collection device according to the first and third aspects of the invention, wherein an accessory is inserted into a primary flexible accessory receptacle;

[0030] Figure 5 It shows that Figure 4 A line drawing of a side view of the biological waste collection device shown; and

[0031] Figure 6 A line drawing of a forming mesh is shown which, once assembled, forms a first Figure 4 The biological waste collection device shown in FIG.

[0032] First reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 , shows an embodiment of a biological waste collection device 10 having a primary flexible accessory receiver 12 and a secondary flexible accessory receiver 14. The primary flexible accessory receiver 12 and the secondary flexible accessory receiver 14 are arranged in an inverted and reversed relationship and are interconnected about a hinge 16.

[0033] The main flexible accessory receiver 12 has a first receiving surface 18, a second receiving surface 20 connected to the first receiving surface 18, a first front edge 22, and an opposing first rear edge 24. Adjacent to the first front edge 22 and the first rear edge 24 are two opposing lateral edges or side edges 26a, such that the first front edge 22 and the first rear edge 24 are separated by the two said lateral edges or side edges 26a. The first receiving surface 18 and the second receiving surface 20 are connected at one end such that the first front edge 22 is effectively closed, and are not connected at the opposite end such that the first rear edge 24 is effectively open. The open first rear edge 24 forms or substantially forms a first access opening 28. The first receiving surface 18 and the second receiving surface 20 are also connected on opposite sides such that the two opposing lateral edges 26a are effectively closed.

[0034] The main flexible accessory receiver 12 also has a first receiving area 18' and a second receiving area 20'. In this case, the first receiving area 18' and the second receiving area 20' are defined by the first receiving surface 18 and the second receiving surface 20, respectively, and the first front edge 22, the first rear edge 24 and the two lateral edges or side edges 26a. In this particular case, the first receiving area 18' also has an absorbent element 30, which is preferably located on the first receiving surface 18 or formed as part of the first receiving surface. The first receiving surface 18 and the second receiving surface 20 together define a first volume therein to receive a user's hand via the first access opening 28 in use.

[0035] The secondary flexible accessory receiver 14 has a third receiving surface 38, a fourth receiving surface 40 connected to the third receiving surface 38, a second front edge 32, and an opposite second rear edge 34. The third receiving surface 38 and the fourth receiving surface 40 are unconnected at one end so that the second front edge 32 is effectively open, and connected at the opposite end so that the second rear edge 34 is effectively closed. Adjacent to the second front edge 32 and the second rear edge 34 are two opposite lateral edges or side edges 26b so that the second front edge 32 and the second rear edge 34 are in a spaced apart arrangement with the two lateral edges or side edges 26b located between the second front edge and the second rear edge. The open second front edge 32 defines or substantially defines the second access opening 36. In use, the third receiving surface 38 and the fourth receiving surface 40 together define a second volume therein to receive the primary flexible accessory receiver 12 via the second access opening 36.

[0036] At the first rear edge 24 of the second receiving area 20' of the second receiving surface 20, the second front edge 32 of the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver 14 is interconnected with the primary flexible accessory receiver 12, thereby forming the hinge 16 in this particular embodiment. The seam facilitates the interconnection, whereby the primary flexible accessory receiver 12 and the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver 14 are sewn together along the entire lateral extent so that they are effectively continuously interconnected at or adjacent to the first access opening 28.

[0037] like Figure 2 As best shown, in this case, the primary flexible accessory receiver 12 is rounded toward the first leading edge 22. The secondary flexible accessory receiver 14 tapers toward the second trailing edge 34.

[0038] The bio-waste collection device 10 and any part thereof may comprise or be formed of paper, greaseproof paper, card, polymer, composite material, other synthetic material, or indeed one or more natural materials, textiles, etc., or any combination thereof. The bio-waste collection device 10 may be at least partially opaque or substantially opaque. Preferably, the bio-waste collection device 10 is made of a biodegradable and / or recyclable material.

[0039] Reference now Figure 3a to Figure 3cIn use, a user's hand is inserted into the primary flexible accessory receptacle 12 via the first access opening 28. The user can grasp the biological waste to be collected without direct contact. The biological waste is grasped so that it is surrounded or substantially surrounded by the first receiving area 18'. The user can then pivot the secondary flexible accessory receptacle 14 over the primary flexible accessory receptacle 12, thereby enclosing the biological waste for a second time. The user can then remove their hand and cause the secondary access opening 36 to be closed or substantially closed. The waste collected within the biological waste collection device 10 can then be appropriately disposed of. Such a process allows for efficient and effective double bagging of the biological waste without the need to turn any portion of the device over.

[0040] Although the main flexible accessory receiver 12 is mainly used to receive the user's hand, it should be understood that it can also receive another gripping mechanism or gripping element, such as a mechanically operated gripper. Similarly, the main flexible accessory receiver 12 can also be used to receive a spoon.

[0041] Although the first receiving area 18' has been described above as the area that first receives biological waste, it should be understood that this can also be the second receiving area 20'. In this case, when in use, the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver 14 is pivoted from under the user's hand to reach above the primary flexible accessory receiver 12 and enclose the biological waste for a second time.

[0042] Reference now Figure 4 and Figure 5 , shows a second embodiment according to the first aspect and the third aspect of the present invention. Figures 4 to 6 Zhongyu Figures 1 to 3c similar or identical features in Figures 1 to 3c The reference numerals in the figures are increased by 100. For the sake of brevity, the description of similar or identical features is omitted.

[0043] In this case, the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver 114 is connected to the second receiving area 120' between the first rear edge 124 and the transversely extending midline of the second receiving area 120'. Two transverse edges or side edges 126b of the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver 114 include gussets. The first receiving area 118' also includes a biasing mechanism or biasing element in the form of a preformed fold and / or stitching.

[0044] like Figure 6As shown, the biological waste collection device 110 in this particular embodiment is formed from a single forming mesh. Thus, in this case, the hinge 116 is folded, whereby the primary flexible accessory receiver 112 and the secondary flexible accessory receiver 114 are integrally formed. In this case, the biological waste collection device 110 formed from a single forming mesh is sewn together. However, it should be understood that adhesives may be used in conjunction with or in place of sewn seams.

[0045] In use, the user's hand is inserted into the primary flexible accessory receptacle 112 and the biological waste is then enclosed or substantially enclosed within the first receiving area 118'. The biasing mechanism present in this embodiment allows the first receiving area 118' to preferentially bend at these points to conform to the user's hand during the grasping process.

[0046] The secondary flexible accessory receiver 114 can then pivot over the primary flexible accessory receiver 112. In this case, since the pivot axis is between the first rear edge 124 and the transversely extending midline of the second receiving area 120', the secondary flexible accessory receiver 114 pivots over and beyond the first access opening 128. The gusset allows the secondary flexible accessory receiver 114 to be larger in size than the primary flexible accessory receiver 112 to more easily enclose the primary flexible accessory receiver 112 during use.

[0047] Once the biological waste and the primary flexible accessory receptacle 112 are completely enclosed within the secondary flexible accessory receptacle 114, the second access opening 136 may be closed.

[0048] In an alternative embodiment, the primary flexible accessory receptacle of the bio-waste collection device may simply have a front edge, a rear edge, and a bio-waste receiving area located between the front edge and the rear edge. The first access opening is then similarly defined by the open rear edge. The secondary flexible accessory receptacle of this alternative embodiment has a second access opening that is at least substantially continuously interconnected or adjacent to the first access opening in an inverted and reversed relationship relative to the primary flexible accessory receptacle, such that the secondary flexible accessory receptacle can be pivoted above the primary flexible accessory receptacle to enclose the bio-waste a second time.

[0049] Although Figures 1 to 3c The illustrated embodiment shows the primary flexible accessory receiver 12 being rounded toward the first leading edge 22, but it should be understood that the primary flexible accessory receiver can be or also be tapered toward the first leading edge. Likewise, the primary flexible accessory receiver can be rounded or tapered toward the first trailing edge. As another alternative, a portion of the primary flexible accessory receiver adjacent to the first leading edge and / or the first trailing edge can be rounded or tapered.

[0050] Similarly, although the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver 14 presents a taper toward the second rear edge 34, as shown Figure 2 , but it should be understood that the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver can be or also be rounded toward the second trailing edge. Similarly, the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver can be rounded or tapered toward the second leading edge. As another alternative, a portion of the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver adjacent to the second trailing edge and / or the second leading edge can be rounded or tapered.

[0051] like Figures 4 to 6 The illustrated embodiment includes gussets located at the lateral edge or side edge 126b of the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver 114. It is contemplated that a gusset may be included at only one lateral edge or side edge of the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver. Similarly, one or more gussets may be included in the primary flexible accessory receiver. Alternatively or additionally, gussets may also be included at the first leading edge 122 and / or the second trailing edge 134.

[0052] The primary and secondary flexible accessory receivers 112, 114 may also include more than one layer of material. Figure 6 , whereby the forming wire provides two layers for the primary flexible accessory receiver 112. In the case where the primary flexible accessory receiver and / or the secondary flexible accessory receiver 112, 114 comprise two layers, an absorbent element may be disposed between the two layers. In this case, the absorbent element may simply be tissue paper, but may also be cotton, a sodium polyacrylate layer or other suitable absorbent material, and / or any combination thereof having suitable absorbent properties.

[0053] In some cases, the primary flexible accessory receiver is similar or identical to the secondary flexible accessory receiver. In these cases, the primary flexible accessory receiver can be interchangeable with the secondary flexible accessory receiver.

[0054] In other cases, the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver can be larger in size than the primary flexible accessory receiver. This can be provided by a greater length and / or width of the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver compared to the primary flexible accessory receiver.

[0055] As shown, these two embodiments show that the hinge 16, 116 extends the entire or substantially the entire lateral extent of the primary flexible accessory receiver 12, 112. In either case, the hinge 16, 116 extends along the first rear edge 24, 124 of the second receiving surface 20, 120 by sewing the primary flexible accessory receiver and the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver 12, 112, 14, 114 together or formed by a single forming mesh. However, in other cases, the hinge may not extend the entire extent. The interruption can be achieved in a variety of ways, including perforations. The perforations can allow the hinge to bend preferentially. Additionally, if the user wishes, the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver can be more easily removed from the primary flexible accessory receiver.

[0056] Alternatively, the discontinuity may also be achieved through one or more hinge points. For example, two hinges may be located adjacent to the lateral edges or side edges of the primary and secondary flexible accessory receivers. Likewise, one or more hinges may also be located inside said lateral edges or side edges. Additionally, one or more hinges may also be reinforced. Such reinforcement may simply be an additional layer of material at or on the hinge.

[0057] The second access opening 36, 136 of the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver 14, 114 can include a closure element. The closure element in both embodiments shown in the figures includes a folding mechanism located at or adjacent to the inverted second access opening 36, 136. In other cases, this can be achieved by a folding or biasing mechanism (such as a stitching line parallel or substantially parallel to the second access opening).

[0058] The closure element may include tabs located on either side of the second access opening and located at or adjacent to both lateral edges or side edges of the auxiliary flexible accessory receiver. In use, once the second access opening has been folded, the tabs may be tied together. Alternatively, the tabs may include adhesive tabs, allowing them to be adhered together. In other cases, an adhesive strip may be included parallel or substantially parallel to the second access opening. In this case, once folded, the second access opening may be adhered along the strip, thereby closing the second access opening.

[0059] Although the present invention relates to a collection device for biological waste, it should be understood that such a collection device can be used to collect any type of waste, food and / or material. For example, although preferably related to the collection of excremental material (such as animal feces, including but not limited to dog and / or cat feces), the collection device can also be used to collect other excremental materials, such as adult, infant or child waste, human or animal vomit, containers (such as food trays and cartons), cigarette butts, discarded chewing gum and / or used medical equipment (such as syringe bodies and / or needles).

[0060] When used herein with reference to the present invention, the words “comprises / comprising” and the words “having / including” are used to specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, components or combinations thereof.

[0061] It should be understood that, for the sake of clarity, certain features of the present invention described in the context of separate embodiments may also be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, for the sake of brevity, the various features of the present invention described in the context of a single embodiment may also be provided separately or in any suitable sub-combination.

[0062] The above-described embodiments are provided by way of example only and various changes and modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A biological waste collection device (10; 110), comprising: Primary flexible attachment receiver (12; 112), said primary flexible attachment receiver being adapted to receive a gripping mechanism when collecting biological waste for disposal; The primary flexible accessory receiver (12; 112) has a first leading edge (22; 122) and a first trailing edge (24; 124), and a first receiving area (18'; 118') and a second receiving area (20'; 120') at least partially defined by the first leading edge (22; 122) and the first trailing edge (24; 124); The first leading edge (22; 122) is closed, and the first trailing edge (24; 124) at least partially defines a first access opening (28; 128); and an auxiliary flexible accessory receiver (14; 114) having a second trailing edge (34; 134) and a second leading edge (32); The second trailing edge (34; 134) is closed, and the second leading edge (32) at least partially defines a second access opening (36; 136); and the second leading edge (32) of the secondary flexible accessory receiver (14; 114) being located on or at the second receiving area (20'; 120') of the primary flexible accessory receiver (12; 112) in an inverted and reversed relationship relative to the primary flexible accessory receiver (12; 112); The second leading edge (32) extends across the entire or substantially the entire lateral extent of the primary flexible accessory receiver (12; 112); The second leading edge (32) forms a hinge (16; 116) enabling the secondary flexible accessory receptacle (14; 114) to pivot over the primary flexible accessory receptacle (12; 112) to provide a second enclosure for the biological waste.

2. A biological waste collection device (10; 110) according to claim 1, wherein: The hinge (16; 116) is located at or between the transversely extending centerline of the first rear edge (24; 124) and the second receiving area (20'; 120').

3. The biological waste collection device (10; 110) according to claim 2, wherein: The primary flexible accessory receiver (12; 112) and the secondary flexible accessory receiver (14; 114) are continuously interconnected.

4. The biological waste collection device (10; 110) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein: The hinge (16; 116) is adjacent to or substantially located at the first trailing edge (24; 124).

5. The biological waste collection device (110) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The auxiliary flexible accessory receiver (114) includes gussets at the lateral edges.

6. The biological waste collection device (10; 110) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The primary flexible accessory receiver (12; 112) tapers toward the first leading edge (22; 122).

7. A biological waste collection device (10; 110) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The primary flexible accessory receiver (12; 112) is rounded towards the first leading edge (22; 122).

8. The biological waste collection device (10; 110) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The primary flexible accessory receiver (12; 112) tapers toward the first trailing edge (24; 124).

9. The biological waste collection device (10; 110) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The auxiliary flexible attachment receiver (14; 114) tapers toward the second leading edge (32).

10. The biological waste collection device (10; 110) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein: The auxiliary flexible attachment receiver (14; 114) tapers toward the second trailing edge (34; 134).

11. The biological waste collection device (110) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The first receiving area (118') includes a plurality of biasing elements.

12. The biological waste collection device (10; 110) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The first receiving area (18'; 118') comprises an absorbent element (30).

13. The biological waste collection device (110) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The secondary flexible accessory receiver (114) is larger in size than the primary flexible accessory receiver (112).

14. The biological waste collection device (110) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The biological waste collection device (110) is composed of a single forming net.

15. The biological waste collection device (10; 110) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The second access opening (36; 136) comprises a closing element.

16. The biological waste collection device (10; 110) according to claim 15, wherein: The closure element comprises a sealing element.

17. A biological waste collection device (10; 110), comprising: Primary flexible attachment receiver (12; 112), said primary flexible attachment receiver being adapted to receive a gripping mechanism when collecting biological waste for disposal; The main flexible accessory receptacle (12; 112) has a leading edge (22; 122), a trailing edge (24; 124) and a biological waste receiving area between the leading edge and the trailing edge; The leading edge (22; 122) is closed and the trailing edge (24; 124) is open, thereby at least partially defining a first access opening (28; 128); a secondary flexible accessory receiver (14; 114) having a second access opening (36; 136) located at least substantially continuously interconnected with or adjacent to the first access opening (28; 128) in an inverted and reversed relationship relative to the primary flexible accessory receiver (12; 112); The secondary flexible appendage receptacle (14; 114) is enabled to pivot over the primary flexible appendage receptacle (12; 112) to provide a secondary enclosure for the biological waste.

18. A collecting device, comprising: a primary flexible accessory receiver (12; 112) for receiving a gripping mechanism; The primary flexible accessory receiver (12; 112) has a first leading edge (22; 122), a first trailing edge (24; 124), a first receiving area (18'; 118') between the leading edge and the trailing edge, and a second receiving area (20'; 120') between the leading edge and the trailing edge; The first leading edge (22; 122) is closed, and the first trailing edge (24; 124) at least partially defines a first access opening (28; 128); and an auxiliary flexible accessory receiver (14; 114) having a second trailing edge (34; 134) and a second leading edge (32); The second trailing edge (34; 134) is closed, and the second leading edge (32) at least partially defines a second access opening (36; 136); and the second leading edge (32) of the secondary flexible accessory receiver (14; 114) being located on or at the second receiving area (20'; 120') of the primary flexible accessory receiver (12; 112) in an inverted and reversed relationship relative to the primary flexible accessory receiver (12; 112); The second front edge (32) forms a pivot so that the secondary flexible accessory receiver (14; 114) can pivot over the primary flexible accessory receiver (12; 112) to close the primary flexible accessory receiver (12; 112).

19. A method for collecting biological waste and simplifying secondary closure in preparation for disposal using a biological waste collection device (10; 110) according to any one of claims 1 to 18, the method comprising the following steps: a) providing a primary flexible accessory receiver and a secondary flexible accessory receiver (12, 14; 112, 114) connected to each other in an inverted and reversed relationship; b) collecting biological waste using said primary flexible attachment receiver (12; 112); and c) pivoting the secondary flexible accessory receptacle (14; 114) to enclose the primary flexible accessory receptacle (12; 112) and the biological waste.

20. The method for collecting biological waste according to claim 19, further comprising a step d) after step c), said step d) comprising closing the second access opening (36; 136) of the auxiliary flexible attachment receptacle (14; 114) using a closure element.

21. The method for collecting biological waste according to claim 20, wherein: Step d) further comprises sealing said second access opening (36; 136).

22. A method of collecting biological waste according to any one of claims 19 to 21 when claim 19 is dependent on claim 14, wherein: Step a) includes assembling said primary flexible accessory receiver and said secondary flexible accessory receiver (112, 114) from said single forming wire.

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