The present application is directed to devices and methods for directing media sheets moving along a media path within an image forming apparatus. In one embodiment, a gate is positioned in proximity to the media path. The gate may include an elongated shape that extends across at least a section of...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US7762552?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7762552 - Movable gate with fluid damper for directing media sheets within an image forming apparatus