Patent ID: 7683779
Filing Date: 2010-03-23
Classification: B65F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for preventing discarding of metal articles, the apparatus comprising: a base suitable for fitting over a waste receptacle; a tray pivotally coupled to said base at diametrically opposite sides thereof, said tray being pivotable between a first position in a horizontal orientation and a second position angularly offset from the horizontal orientation so as to form a waste releasing opening; a metal detection means coupled to an underside of said tray, said metal detection means for detecting a presence of metal on a top side of said tray; and a handle means connected to said tray and extending outwardly therefrom, said handle means connected to said tray for pivoting said tray between said first position and said second position, said handle means having a spring locking means thereon for fixing said tray in said first position.