Advertising trays for security screening

Abstract

A system and device for use in a security area, and more particularly, a rack system and holding device for placing various objects that are processed through a security area are taught.

1 - 25 . (canceled) 
     
     
         26 . A system comprising
 a first tray cart positioned at the proximate end of a scanning device through which objects may be passed, wherein said scanning device comprises a proximate end and a distal end,   a second tray cart positioned at said distal end of said scanning device, and   a plurality of trays, wherein said trays display advertising on an interior bottom surface.   
     
     
         27 . The system of claim  1 , wherein said scanning device comprises a device selected from the group consisting of a manual inspection station, an x-ray machine, a conveyor belt, and a particulate matter sensor. 
     
     
         28 . The system of claim  1 , wherein said plurality of trays are nestable trays. 
     
     
         29 . The system of claim  3 , wherein said nestable trays further comprise exposed sides capable of displaying advertising. 
     
     
         30 . The system of claim  1 , wherein one or more of said tray carts is adapted to permit substantial visual inspection of a plurality of trays placed thereon. 
     
     
         31 . The system of claim  1 , wherein said tray carts are adapted to be rollable. 
     
     
         32 . The system of claim  1 , wherein said plurality of said trays are adapted to receive an item selected from the group consisting of a laptop computer, a video camera, a camera, a purse, a coat, a pair shoes, and an umbrella. 
     
     
         33 . The system of claim  1 , wherein said plurality of said trays are adapted to receive an item selected from the group consisting of a cell phone, a pager, a wallet, a set of keys, and a personal digital assistant. 
     
     
         34 . The system of claim  1 , wherein one or more of said tray carts comprises restraining walls that are substantially transparent. 
     
     
         35 . The system of claim  1 , wherein one or more of said tray carts comprises a tray platform further comprising a resilient member. 
     
     
         36 . The system of claim  1 , further comprising a third tray cart. 
     
     
         37 . The system of claim  1 , wherein said plurality of said trays are adapted to display a tag number.