Abstract: A baler feed gate safety sequencing circuit which prevents successive operation of a compactor baler with the feed gate in the open position. The circuit requires the raising and lowering of the feed gate after each compaction cycle for operation of the baler ram, even if the gate limiting switch is rigged to provide an indication that the feed gate is closed when in reality it is open.

Abstract: A checkout stand or counter for accumulating a number of discrete items having a primary conveyor to deliver items to a primary accumulation zone at the far end and exterior side of the upper surface, a secondary conveyor to deliver items to a secondary accumulation zone adjacent the cashier recess, and a diverter to shunt items placed on the interior portion of the primary conveyor onto the secondary conveyor, while allowing items placed on the exterior portion of the primary conveyor to be directed to the primary accumulation zone. The diverter can be fixed, pivotable or extendable.