Gas powered vacuum for pet feces

Abstract

A gasoline powered, portable vacuum operated device, to be used for picking up pet waste in lawns or kennels. The device utilizes a small two cycle internal combustion engine, to create a vacuum through a flexible tube, which picks up feces.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A device comprising of a small lightweight two cycle internal combustion engine, connected to a housing with a flexible, but ridgid vacuum tube, protruding outward from the housing.  
     
     
         2 . The flexible tube of  claim 1 , is held by a friction fit, inside of an air inlet fitting, which is welded to the housing.  
     
     
         3 . The flexible tube of  claim 1 , can be replaced by a hose for use as a vacuum cleaner, which can be used where electricity is not available.  
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , utilizes a gasoline operated engine, thus allowing for safe use in a wet environment, eliminating the risk of electric shock, over electric powered devices for pet waste cleanup, or electric powered vacuum cleaners.  
     
     
         5 . The device described in  claim 1 , uses a standard grocery store plastic bag, which is installed inside the housing for containing and disposing of the waste material.  
     
     
         6 . The device described in  claim 1 , has a removable cover with mechanical latches for removal of the waste, which is held in the disposable plastic bag.  
     
     
         7 . The bag described in  claim 5 , is also held in place is also supported by a retainer ring, so that it is not suctioned into the engine fan, when operating.  
     
     
         8 . The device can also be used as a leaf and debris blower by removing the suction tube and reinstalling it into the air outlet fitting.