Check-out counter systems and methods
US7255271B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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