Patent ID: 7419087
Filing Date: 2008-09-02
Classification: B65F,Y02W

Abstract:
1. A collection device for use with a bag, comprising: a shell having opposed top and bottom ends, opposed front and rear sides, and opposed left and right sides, the front side defining a front opening, the bottom end defining a lower opening, an interior cavity connecting the front opening and the lower opening for allowing the passage of items therebetween; and an outlet structure having top and bottom ends, the outlet structure top end being attached to the shell bottom end and encircling the shell lower opening, the outlet structure extending downwardly from the shell, the outlet structure top end defining an upper opening, the outlet structure bottom end defining an exit, an interior cavity connecting the outlet structure upper opening and the outlet structure exit for allowing the passage of items therebetween, the outlet structure interior cavity being in communication with the shell interior cavity for allowing the passage of items between the shell front opening and the outlet structure exit; wherein a lip is connected to the outlet structure bottom end and protrudes upwardly therefrom, whereby forming a groove; and further comprising a hoop encircling the outlet structure, the hoop being movable between a first position in which the hoop is separate from the groove and a second position in which the hoop is received in the groove for selectively ensnaring the bag between the hoop and the groove.