A method of operation is provided of a retail terminal having: a housing; a take away belt having a first end adjacent the housing and a second end remote from the housing; a cover plate positioned over a gap between the housing and the first end of the take away belt; a sensor positioned adjacent the...http://www.google.ca/patents/US7036726?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7036726 - Takeaway belt with item weight handling
