Diverter arm for retail checkstand and retail checkstands and methods incorporating same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8783438
APP PUB NO 20140151187A1
SERIAL NO

13691204

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A diverter arm of a design that is configured to more effectively direct the movement of items along a retail checkstand, and checkout systems and methods incorporating such a diverter arm, are provided. In one embodiment, the diverter arm comprises an elongated block portion; an upper body portion positioned on top of the block portion substantially along its length, the upper body portion comprising at least a front face; and at least one bristle portion projecting downward from the bottom of the block portion substantially along its length.

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HEB GROCERY COMPANY LP646 SOUTH MAIN AVENUE N/2 SAN ANTONIO TX 78204

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Marquis, Craig Lewis Floresville, US 2 25
May, David Herschel Fair Oaks Ranch, US 2 25
Phan, Nhan Thanh San Antonio, US 2 25
Wenzel, Ronald Andrew San Antonio, US 2 25

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