A garbage collection system comprises a housing positioned under a belt of a point of sale register counter; first and second bins positioned in the housing under the point of sale register counter, the first bin for receiving garbage and/or recyclables, the second bin for receiving hangers; and at least one sliding rail extending perpendicular from a height of the housing, the first and second bins coupled to the at least one sliding rail, at least one of the first and second bins retracting or protruding from at least a portion of the housing in a first position and positioned entirely in the housing in a second position.

Embodiments of the disclosure can include systems and methods for providing articulating point-of-sale (POS) apparatuses or devices, such as displays. In one embodiment, an articulating point-of-sale (POS) display assembly may include a base and a movable arm attached to the base. The movable arm may be configured to move from a first position to a second position with respect to the base. The assembly may further include a pivotable display device attached to the movable arm. The pivotable display device may be configured to pivot from a third position to a fourth position with respect to the movable arm. The assembly may also include an arm joint attaching the movable arm to the base, and a pivot joint attaching the pivotable display device to the movable arm.

A stand for housing a tablet can include: a front plate; a bottom plate; and a first and a second tablet support bracket, wherein the front plate has an opening for displaying a screen of the tablet, wherein the front plate is rotatably connected to the bottom plate via a hinge, and wherein the first and the second tablet support bracket secure the tablet within the stand. The hinge can be a continuous torque hinge. The first and second tablet support brackets can include a flange that supports placement of a tablet into the stand. The stand can be rotated to allow better visibility of the tablet screen. The stand can also include a swivel for turning the tablet for better visibility.

Aspects described herein include an apparatus is disclosed for retaining a collapsible tote. The apparatus comprises a base, a projecting member having a first end attached to the base, and an engagement member attached to the projecting member at a second end opposite the first end. The engagement member defines one or more slots extending into the engagement member from a top surface. At each slot of the one or more slots, portions of the engagement member that define the slot are configured to, responsive to receiving a respective portion of a handle of the collapsible tote into the slot, apply a force to retain the respective portion of the handle.

Examples provide a universal bag holder for storing multiple different types of bags on a single bag holder device. The bag holder includes a bag receptacle for holding folded paper bags or folded reusable bags, such as cloth bags. An access window in one side of the receptacle enables a user to retrieve items which may fall into the receptacle. The bag holder also includes a bag support rack having a set of bag support arms for supporting plastic bags or reusable bags on the arms. The loops on the plastic or reusable bags are placed over the bag support arms. A paper bag that has been unfolded can also be supported between the bag support arms. A label holder permits placement of price tags or other information labels for the bags. The bag holder can be attached to pre-existing bagging area fixtures for ease of use.

A checkout conveyor system for visually separating items is an apparatus that automatically projects a light as a divider. The apparatus includes a first rail, a second rail, a plurality of first illumination devices, a motion sensor, a plurality of first proximity sensors, a plurality of second proximity sensors, at least one microcontroller, and at least one power source. The first rail upholds and positions the plurality of first illumination devices and the plurality of first proximity sensors along a checkout system of the apparatus. The plurality of first illumination devices projects a line across a space between groups of items detected by the plurality of first proximity sensors and the plurality of second proximity sensors. The motion sensor activates the line. The at least one microcontroller manages the inputs and outputs. The at least one power source supplies the necessary power.

Checkout conveyor belts can become contaminated with a variety of bacteria and pathogens. Manual disinfection of the conveyor belt is time consuming and results in excess wetness. The invention is an apparatus for automated application of a disinfectant solution to a checkout conveyor belt. The apparatus includes an elongate applicator, a contact surface, an internal elongate cavity, and a solution delivery assembly. The applicator mounts to an end of the belt housing and spans the width of the belt. The contact surface contacts the outward facing surface of the belt. A dispensing tube evenly distributes a flow of disinfectant solution to the cavity of the applicator adjacent the contact surface. The solution delivery assembly delivers a flow of disinfectant solution to the dispensing tube. A cover assembly urges the contact surface of the applicator against the outward facing surface of the belt and covers non-belt contacting surfaces of the applicator.

A payment facilitating and processing system includes a payment terminal. The payment terminal includes a processor and a first receiver. The first receiver is configured to communicate with the processor. The payment facilitating and processing system further includes a second receiver, which is also configured to communicate with the processor. The payment facilitating and processing system still further includes a mobility assistance device including a transmitter. The transmitter is configured to receive payment information from a payment apparatus and transmit the payment information to the second receiver upon positioning of the transmitter in close proximity to the second receiver.

A modular shelter for one or more persons, comprising at least one interior space which is closed off from at least one adjacent space by at least one circumferentially closed wall, a floor and a ceiling, wherein the circumferentially closed wall is penetrated by at least one closable access opening, at least one presence sensor, which detects the presence and/or absence of a person in the interior space, and at least one first irradiation device for irradiating the interior with UVC rays.

Furthermore, there is a kit for producing a modular shelter and a hatch for a shelter, comprising a partition wall and two opening flaps which are arranged on two different sides of the partition wall and which allow access to a sliding tray which is movable back and forth between the opening flaps.

A partition designed to be located on a surface, such as a bar or countertop, to provide a physical barrier between individuals and small groups. The partition may have a panel with at least one forward support member attached to a lower portion of the panel. At least one rear support member may also be attached to the lower portion of the panel. The rear support member may have at least one suction cup selectively engageable with the surface.