摘要 |
<p>A bagging apparatus (10) including a main portion having a tube section (24) and a flared section (42) with a wide opening (44). The apparatus (10) preferably includes a device (58) configured to mount the apparatus on a stationary structure, and a receptacle configured to fit over a receptacle (70) receiving portion on an exterior surface of the tube section adjacent (32) an opening thereof. A method is provided that allows for the insertion of an item into a receptacle (70) using the bagging apparatus (10). The method includes the step of positioning a receptacle (70) over an exterior surface of the tube section (32) adjacent an opening thereof. The item is inserted via the flared section (42). The item is then slid through a narrow opening of the flared section (42), through the tube section (24), and within the receptacle (70). The method further includes aligning the item at a predetermined orientation within the receptacle (70).</p> |