Patent ID: 8490816
Filing Date: 2013-07-23
Classification: B65F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for inspecting discarded items prior to disposal comprising: a receptacle having an inner opening, said receptacle suitable for fitting on an opening of a disposal container; a tray mounted by a pivotal connection in said inner opening of said receptacle, said tray movable between a horizontal first position and an angularly disposed second position, said second position suitable for allowing discarded articles to pass from said tray into the container, said tray having a first portion on one side of said pivotal connection extending angularly upwardly and a second portion on an opposite side of said pivotal connection extending angularly downwardly when in the second position, said first portion and said second portion being coplanar; a handle connected to said tray and extending radially outwardly therefrom; and a latching means cooperative with said handle for fixing said tray in said first position and releasing said tray from said first position when a lifting force is applied to said handle, said receptacle having a wall extending upwardly therefrom, said wall extending around a periphery of said inner opening, said wall having at least one slot formed therein, said handle extending through the slot of said wall.