Sliding device

Abstract

The device of the present invention comprises a frame for supporting the device comprised of substantially horizontal and vertical support members; and a trough attached to the frame and sloped to allow for gravity feeding the items from an entrance end to an exit end of the device. The device is particularly well suited for use in conjunction with a security checkpoint.

1 . A sliding device for use in moving items from an entrance end to an exit end of said device, comprising: 
 a frame for supporting said device comprised of substantially horizontal and vertical support members; and    a trough attached to said frame and sloped to allow for gravity feeding the items from an entrance end to an exit end of said device.    
     
     
         2 . The invention in accordance with  claim 1  further comprising a tray for retaining the items.  
     
     
         3 . The invention in accordance with  claim 2  wherein said trough is a first trough, and further comprising a second trough attached to said frame and sloped to allow for gravity feeding said tray from said exit end to said entrance end of said device.  
     
     
         4 . The invention in accordance with  claim 3  wherein said first and said second trough form an acute angle.  
     
     
         5 . The invention in accordance with  claim 1  wherein said device is used in conjunction with a security checkpoint.  
     
     
         6 . The invention in accordance with  claim 1  further comprising a cushion secured to an end of said trough nearest said exit end of said device for cushioning the impact of the items.  
     
     
         7 . The invention in accordance with  claim 6  further comprising side guards attached to said end of said trough nearest said exit end of said device for further retaining the items within said trough.  
     
     
         8 . The invention in accordance with  claim 1  wherein said frame further comprises trough supports for supporting an underside of said trough