Patent ID: 7191712
Filing Date: 2007-03-20
Classification: A47J,B65F

Abstract:
1. A method of supporting objects above a waste container having an upper lip while providing access to an interior of the waste container for facilitating disposal of waste within the waste container without disturbing the supported objects, comprising: providing a work surface device including a) a substantially planar main body having an upper manipulating surface and a lower support surface, said main body adapted for generally horizontal positioning; and b) at least one leg pivotally connected to said lower support surface by a hinging means, and having a first end and a second end, said first end attached to and extending from said lower support surface of said main body for supporting said upper manipulating surface above the waste container; placing the work surface device on the waste container by connecting the second end of said at least one leg to the upper lip of the waste container, whereby objects are supported above the waste container by the work surface device while providing access to an interior of the waste container for facilitating disposal of waste within the waste container without disturbing the supported objects.