MPI-Retriever 1 and 2

Abstract

The present invention is a device is suitable for use by all individuals. The device comprises a set of 2 claws and a unique plastic bag that facilitate the pick-up and removal of the pet waste. Thereby eliminating the need for an individual to bend over or come into close contact with the pet waste. Additionally, the handle and the actuator design enables user to perform the following functions safely and with little effort: Attach the unique plastic bag to the device, pick up the pet waste, latch the pet waste in the plastic bag, tie the bag shut and remove the bag of pet waste for disposal.

1 . A method related to collection of at least one pet waste item using at least one hand-held retriever comprising the following steps of:
 a) Providing at least one disposable pet waste bag adapted to resist the passage of pet waste   
     
     
         2 . The method according to  claim 1  further comprising the steps of retrieving one pet waste item, with at least one hand-held retriever, and at least one disposable pet waste bag, substantially captures at least one pet waste item.
 a) The pet waste bag is placed around the set of claws— 14 , place the pet waste bag handles over the hooks— 15 , and insert bottom of the pet waste bag between the claws— 14 . 
 
     
     
         3 . The method according  claim 1  further comprising the steps of retrieving one pet waste item, with at least one hand-held retriever.
 a) The device comprises an elongated handle— 12 , with an actuator— 13 , at the proximal end, and claws— 14 , at the distal end. The open side of the claws face away from the handle so that the opening is on the bottom when the device is held upright. In order to pick up a pet waste item, begin by moving the actuator to position  1 . The operator can then place the pet waste bag over and around the outside of the set of claws— 14 , now place the bag handles over the set of hooks— 15 , and then insert the bag upward between the pair of claws. Now place the open claws over the pet waste, then move the actuator to position  3 , which closes the set of claws and captures the pet waste inside of the pet waste bag and claws. When you wish to remove the bag containing the pet waste, remove the bag handles from the set of hooks— 15 , move the pet waste handles down and tie them together. In order to remove the bag of pet waste from the claws, move the actuator to position  1 .