US5177345A
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Merchandise scanner for retail stores
Assignee: Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH
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Filing: 1991-03-05
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Granted: 1993-01-05
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Expires: 2011-03-05
Abstract
Abstract A merchandise scanner for retail stores includes a horizontal conveyor for transporting merchandise, a scanning window facing an area above the conveyor and an operator console with control elements positioned along side the conveyor and at right angles to the direction of merchandise transport, wherein the conveyor is vertically movable. The scanning window of a scanning device is also vertically movable, either together with or independently of the conveyor so that it can be adjusted in accordance with the size and weight of the merchandise as well as the position of bar codes on the merchandise.
Inventors
- 👤 Gunter Baitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:28
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07G; G07G1/00; G07G1/0036; G07G1/0045; A; A47; A47F; A47F9/00; A47F9/02; A47F9/04; A47F9/046; G07G1/0018
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A merchandise scanner for retail stores, comprising: an essentially horizontal conveyor for transporting merchandise along a path past an operator station; a scanning window at the operator station facing an area above the conveyor; an operator console at the operator station with control elements positioned alongside the conveyor and at right angles to the path of merchandise transport, wherein the conveyor is vertically movable, and the conveyor, scanning window and operator console are substantially vertically aligned at the operator station.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A merchandise scanner for retail stores, comprising: an essentially horizontal conveyor for transporting merchandise along a path past an operator station; a scanning window at the operator station facing an area above the conveyor; an operator console at the operator station with control elements positioned alongside the conveyor and at right angles to the path of merchandise transport, wherein the conveyor is vertically movable, and the conveyor, scanning window and operator console are substantially vertically aligned at the operator station.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The merchandise scanner according to claim 1, wherein the scanning window is vertically movable along with the conveyor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The merchandise scanner according to claim 1, the scanning window is vertically movable relative to the conveyor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The merchandise scanner according to claim 1, including a hand-operated scanning device movable to the area of the conveyor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The merchandise scanning according to claim 1, wherein one of the control elements includes a keyboard.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The merchandise scanner according to claim 1, including a platform having a video display unit with a screen, said platform being positioned on the top surface of a column holding the operator console.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The merchandise scanner according to claim 5, wherein the keyboard and the VDU are positioned in a row at right angles to the direction of the transport of the merchandise.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The merchandise scanner according to claim 6, wherein the platform has an output opening which is an output compartment for a receipt.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The merchandise scanner according to claim 1, wherein the conveyor is positioned on a vertically adjustable counter which also includes a receipt printer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The merchandise scanner according to claim 1, wherein the conveyor is positioned on a vertically adjustable counter which also includes a video display unit.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-01-05 | 1996-07-06 | 1997-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-01-05 | 2000-07-06 | 2001-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-01-05 | 2004-07-06 | 2005-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |