Merchandising – Customer service – Store service
Patent
1996-01-29
1997-07-01
Bartuska, F. J.
Merchandising
Customer service
Store service
533841, 248 99, A47F 904, B65B 6712
Patent
active
056427913
ABSTRACT:
A plastic bag packing system adapted for use in association with a retail store check out counter having a front wall with a recess extending therein, the recess having a rear wall including a centrally positioned horizontal rod, the apparatus comprising: an electrically powered motor including a rotation device, a pinion gear being operatively coupled to the rotation device, a plurality of wires electrically coupling the motor to an electrical source and an activation device, a rack formed having a plurality of grooves and including a forward end and a rearward end, the rearward end being coupled to the pinion gear such that rotation of the pinion gear causes the rack to move rearward or forward upon engagement of the motor; and a retractable arm assembly comprising two forwardly extending horizontal arms and a horizontal rear bar, the rear bar being coupled to the forward end of the rack, the arms being slidably positioned through the rear wall of the recess, the forward end of each arm including an upturned knob and an upwardly angled rubber heel.
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Ackerman Richard
Zerlin Elizabeth
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