Device and method for collecting matter into a container

Abstract

A device and method for collecting matter into a container. The device includes a passageway with an entrance and an exit. The passageway exit is removably affixed to the entrance of a collection container, such as a recyclable bag. The passageway entrance includes a lip projection with lateral wings upon which a user can stand. While standing on the lateral wings, a user can manually direct matter, such as dead leaves, into the collection container via the projecting lip of the device, thereby increasing work efficiency. Furthermore, the device can be collapsed or unfolded into a substantially flat configuration for ease of transport and storage.

1 . A device for collecting matter into a container comprising:
 a passageway having an entrance and an exit;   wherein said entrance has at least one planar projecting lip extending from said entrance at an obtuse angle; and   wherein said planar projecting lip has lateral wings extending coplanar on opposite sides of said planar projecting lip.   
     
     
         2 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the passageway entrance has a larger area than the passageway exit. 
     
     
         3 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the device is collapsible. 
     
     
         4 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the passageway is securely affixed to the collecting container. 
     
     
         5 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the device has at least one handle. 
     
     
         6 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the entrance has at least one planar projecting lip extending from said entrance at an obtuse angle, wherein said obtuse angle provides direct contact to a generally horizontal surface. 
     
     
         7 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the passageway entrance has at least one planar projecting lip extending from said entrance at an obtuse angle, wherein said obtuse angle provides direct contact to a generally horizontal surface, wherein said planar projecting lip is affixed to said generally horizontal surface. 
     
     
         8 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the entrance has at least one planar projecting lip extending from said entrance at an obtuse angle, wherein said obtuse angle provides direct contact to a generally vertical surface. 
     
     
         9 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the passageway entrance has at least one planar projecting lip extending from said entrance at an obtuse angle, wherein said obtuse angle provides direct contact to a generally vertical surface, wherein said planar projecting lip is affixed to said generally vertical surface. 
     
     
         10 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the passageway entrance has dimensions of 16 inches by 12 inches, the passageway exit has dimensions of 15.5 inches by 11.5 inches, the passageway entrance planar projecting lip extends 4 inches, and the coplanar lateral wings extend 4 inches on opposite sides of said planar projecting lip. 
     
     
         11 . A method for collecting matter into a container, wherein:
 the device of  claim 1  is fitted into the entrance of said container, wherein the device's passageway exit is inserted into the entrance of said container, said container placed in a generally horizontal position on the ground;   a user stands on the lateral wings extending coplanar on opposite sides of the planar projecting lip; and   the user manually directs matter into the entrance of said device.   
     
     
         12 . The method according to  claim 11 , wherein the user applies pressure via the inside of his/her legs to help affix the container to the device while said user stands on the lateral wings extending coplanar on opposite sides of the planar projecting lip. 
     
     
         13 . A method for collecting matter into a container, wherein:
 the device of  claim 1  is fitted into the entrance of said container, wherein the device's passageway exit is inserted into the entrance of said container, said container placed in a generally vertical position;   wherein said planar projecting lip and/or lateral wings extending coplanar on opposite sides of said planar projecting lip is affixed to a generally vertical surface; and   a user manually directs matter into the entrance of said device.