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Check-out counter systems and methods

US7255271B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 8, 2004
Grant dateAug 14, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q20/208
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A bagging station within a check-out counter system and for use by a cashier positioned in a cashier location within the check-out counter system. The bagging station includes a lower bag rack and an upper bag rack. The lower bag rack is configured to hold at least one bag for loading with a first portion of merchandise and defines a first upper edge. The upper bag rack is configured to hold at least one bag for loading with a second portion of merchandise. The upper bag rack is positioned behind the lower bag rack relative to the cashier location, and the upper bag rack defines a second upper edge. The first upper edge and the second upper edge are arranged in a terraced configuration. Check-out counter systems and methods of processing merchandise provide additional advantages.

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