Method and apparatus for breaking up fecal matter

Abstract

A method and apparatus for breaking up fecal matter includes a rigidly formed biodegradable disposable element, and an element holding device. The element holding device holds the biodegradable disposable element used to break up fecal matter, and releases the biodegradable disposable element such that the user does not directly contact the biodegradable disposable element.

1 . An apparatus for breaking up fecal matter comprising: 
 a rigidly formed biodegradable disposable element; and    an element holding device configured to hold said biodegradable disposable element and release said biodegradable disposable element such that a user does not directly contact said biodegradable disposable element, wherein said element holding device comprises    a handle;    a switch mechanically attached to said handle; and    a holding component for clasping said rigidly formed biodegradable disposable element, wherein said holding component is mechanically attached to said handle and operationally attached to said switch.    
   
   
       2 . An apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein said biodegradable disposable element is manufactured from at least one of a cleaning agent, a deodorizing agent, paper and water-soluble plastic.  
   
   
       3 . A kit for breaking up fecal matter comprising: 
 at least one rigidly formed biodegradable disposable element; and    a handle comprising a switch and a holding component for clasping said biodegradable disposable element, said holding component operationally attached to said switch.    
   
   
       4 . A kit according to  claim 3  wherein said biodegradable element is manufactured from at least one of a cleaning agent, a deodorizing agent, paper and water-soluble plastic.  
   
   
       5 . A method for preventing the spread of germs when breaking up fecal matter, said method comprising: 
 clasping a rigidly formed biodegradable element with an element holding device;    breaking up fecal matter with the biodegradable element; and    disposing of the biodegradable element by releasing the biodegradable element from the element holding device such that a user does not directly contact the biodegradable element.    
   
   
       6 . A method according to  claim 5  wherein the element holding device includes a handle, a switch mechanically attached to the handle, and a holding component mechanically attached to the handle and operationally attached to the switch.  
   
   
       7 . A method according to  claim 6  wherein clasping a biodegradable element with an element holding device further comprises: 
 moving the switch from a first position to a second position closing the holding component on the biodegradable element; and    securely clasping the biodegradable element.    
   
   
       8 . A method according to  claim 6  wherein releasing the biodegradable element from the element holding device without contacting the biodegradable element further comprises: 
 moving the switch from a second position to a first position opening the holding component clasping the biodegradable element; and    releasing the biodegradable element.    
   
   
       9 . A method according to  claim 5  wherein the biodegradable element is manufactured from at least one of a cleaning agent, a deodorizing agent, paper and water-soluble plastic.