placed by the person being searched into a larger tray 108 which is sized to fit around the laptop computer so that it is not damaged as it is passing over the conveyer belt and through the scanning device the person is then usually asked by security personnel to remove any loose items and bags and place them in either a smaller tray 106 or a larger tray 108 as previously described depending on the size of the items which are to be searched a first cart 102 is placed prior to the security point where the user is then asked to remove such items the first cart 102 is constructed so that it holds the trays 106 and 108 in a stacked position so that the empty trays can easily be taken out of the cart 102 and given to the person after the person has put the various items into the trays 106 108 the trays 106 and 108 are given back to the security personnel who then searches the items in the trays 106 and 108 the user then proceeds through the security point 104 typically in an airport or other area the user will be through the security point 104 and then at a later time receive the trays 106 and 108 which they placed their items into prior to passing through the security point 104 and be told to take their items out of the trays 106 and 108 and proceed out of the security area after the person has removed their items from the trays 106 and or 108 the trays.