US Patent 11261572 Scooper apparatus

An improved scooper apparatus is provided. The scooper having an article-engaging assembly including a pair of article-engaging implements configured to open and close via a handle member. The article-engaging implement has a generally concave interior surface creating a bucket-like configuration. An integral tubular member extends laterally from the article-engaging implement and terminates in and forms a raised lip at a perimeter edge of the tubular member. A bag-retaining member is disposed near the tubular member and is adapted for selectively engaging the perimeter of the open end of a flexible bag for collecting.