CPC E01H 1/1206 (2013.01) [E01H 2001/1266 (2013.01); E01H 2001/1286 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |
1. A method of collecting pet refuse with a collection apparatus, the method comprising steps of:
a. supporting a refuse bag support member with a first handle portion comprising a first handle portion proximal end and a first handle portion distal end and a second handle portion comprising a second handle portion proximal end and a second handle portion distal end, and the refuse bag support member is supported at the distal ends of the first handle portion and the second handle portion;
b. maintaining a distance between the first handle portion and the second handle portion with a first brace and a second brace;
c. threading a trapezoidal loop through a folded sleeve included in a pet refuse bag;
d. setting the trapezoidal loop at an angle to the first handle portion and the second handle portion;
e. hooking an integrated loop positioned in the folded sleeve over a hook fixedly attached to the first brace;
f. actuating a light supported by the first brace, and illuminating the pet refuse bag;
g. receiving the pet refuse into the pet refuse bag;
h. unhooking the integrated loop from the hook fixedly attached to the first brace; and
i. tying the refuse bag closed with the integrated loop.
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