Thanks, Wants and Sky...
I do know there are other pet hair pickup tools out there, but none like mine. The rubber thingy looks good! I've kept my radar out to see what's on the market, and, of course, paid a whopping amount for a patent search for similar products.
One really does need some kind of financial backing to develop a product or find a manufacturer, so I'm gonna at least submit my idea!
Patty