Patent ID: 7255271
Filing Date: 2007-08-14
Classification: A47F,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A bagging station within a check-out counter system and for use by a cashier positioned at a cashier location within the check-out counter system, the bagging station comprising: a lower bag rack configured to hold at least one bag for loading with merchandise, the lower bag rack defining a first upper edge; an upper bag rack configured to hold at least one bag for loading with merchandise, wherein the upper bag rack is positioned behind the lower bag rack relative to the cashier location during use, and wherein the upper bag rack defines a second upper edge, the first upper edge and the second upper edge being arranged in a terraced configuration; and an upper support shelf positioned below the upper bag rack, wherein the upper support shelf is configured to provide additional support to the at least one bag held by the upper bag rack when the at least one bag is loaded with merchandise, and wherein the first upper edge extends above the upper support shelf.