10-year old, Aaron, has never been pleased with his job of cleaning up after the family's pet dogs, Sandy and Trixie. He complained about the length of time it took, the mess, and his back from bending over to get the job done. We tried new scoops but nothing ever pleased him. He kept saying "I'm going to invent a scoop that really works."
After about a year of trying to make something better, his 5th grade social studies teacher did a class on inventions. The teacher asked his students to come up with an idea to invent something new or improve an existing idea. That was the motivation Aaron needed to finish his scoop.
Aaron drew his idea on paper, then got some PVC pipe and copper tubing to create it. With the help of his father, Larry, Aaron cut the PVC pipe with a power saw. Larry showed him how to make a handle and attach it to the scoop then went inside for Aaron to finish it. After about an hour, Larry went back outside to see what was taking so long and found Aaron trying to attach a grocery bag to the scoop. Aaron explained that he wanted the bag attached to the scoop but couldn't get the right fit. Larry showed him how to put screws into the scoop's sides and measure to insure a proper fit. To our amazement, it worked!!! NO BENDING! NO BAG TO CARRY! NO BAGS TO BUY! (uses standard grocery bags).
Aaron's parents decided the idea was so great they should try to patent and market it. Based on this decision, it was recommended that the scoop not be introduced to the class, however, Aaron received an A+ on the assignment due to the fact that he would be learning so much more.
After a great deal of hard work and money, the scoop went into production February 16th, 1998. Sales have found their way across the U.S. and abroad. Aaron receives numerous phone calls and letters every month, thanking him on his wonderful invention.
Aaron's invention has allowed young, wheelchair bound, and elderly customers the ability to pick up after their pets in a simple no bending, no mess operation.
