B62B3/1428

Universal coupling devices
10427704 · 2019-10-01 · ·

A universal support clip for coupling a mobile electronic device to a shopping cart comprises a bar clamping member, which comprises a first end; a second end having a base portion constructed and arranged to accommodate a plurality of different device mount interfaces; and a body portion between the first and second ends, the body portion including a curved interior wall for receiving a portion of a handlebar of the shopping cart from the first end in an open state and for securing to the portion of the handlebar when the first end is in a closed state.

SYSTEM FOR ELECTRICAL CHARGING OF SHOPPING CARTS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRICAL DEVICES
20190291764 · 2019-09-26 ·

A system for electrical charging of shopping carts equipped with electrical devices, including an electrical charging station including a charging profile made of an electrically insulating material and a charging element made of an electrically conducting material, wherein the charging profile is arranged to partially cover the charging element, and at least one shopping cart with an electrical device and a conductor arrangement electrically connected to the electrical device. The conductor arrangement includes a casing comprising a first part with an opening and a second part arranged to be in contact with the shopping cart, and a conductor spring, a spring support and a conductor arranged inside the casing, wherein the conductor spring and the conductor are arranged in electrical contact with each other. The conductor is arranged to be in contact with the charging element of the charging station through the opening of the first part of the casing, the conductor spring is arranged to allow movement of the conductor inside the casing, and the conductor includes a cylindrical part and a bearing allowing movement of the cylindrical part.

Self-locking clip mechanism and mobile device holder incorporating the same
10422474 · 2019-09-24 · ·

A clip for coupling a portable computing device to a shopping cart comprises an inner sleeve. The inner sleeve partially encircles and applies a force to a tubular element of the shopping cart. An outer sleeve partially encircles the inner sleeve and couples the inner sleeve to the tubular element of the shopping cart. One of the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve includes a protrusion that mates with a groove in the other of the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve for locking the inner sleeve in the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve further includes a interlock slide that extends from a region of the inner sleeve not encircled by the outer sleeve for communicating with a mobile device cradle. The portable computing device is coupled to the mobile device cradle. A mobile device holder holds a mobile device for a shopper while shopping in a retail store.

HANDCART

A handcart includes a cart frame, a code reader holder, and a code reader. The cart frame includes a receiving portion on which a shopping basket is placeable. The code reader holder is attached to the cart frame and including an insertion opening that is movable to a position at which the insertion opening faces upward. The code reader includes an insertion portion, and detachably attached to the code reader holder when the insertion portion is inserted into the insertion opening of the code reader.

HANDCART

A handcart includes a cart frame, a caster, and a code reader. The cart frame includes a receiving portion on which a shopping basket is placeable and a lateral portion extending in a width direction of the cart frame. The caster is disposed at a bottom region of the cart frame. The code reader is attached to the lateral portion of the cart frame so as to be rotatable around the lateral portion. The code reader may be rotated around the lateral portion of the cart frame to a first position at which a reading window of the code reader faces an inner space of the shopping basket on the receiving portion of the cart frame, and to a second position at which the reading window of the code reader faces a front of the cart frame.

DISPLAY-COUPLED HANDCART

A handcart includes a cart frame having a receiving portion on which a shopping basket is placeable and a handle portion, a caster disposed at a bottom region of the cart frame, a display mounting arm adjacent to the handle portion and extending upward from the cart frame, and a display device attached to an upper end of the display mounting arm. The display mounting arm is movable to position the display device at a location that is shifted to a left or a right side with respect to a center of the cart frame in a width direction thereof.

Inventory processing cart and method of use thereof
10384703 · 2019-08-20 · ·

A inventory processing cart including a body portion, the body portion having a top surface and a plurality of walls that define an interior region between the plurality of walls and beneath the top surface, an opening in the top surface, the opening providing access to the interior region of the body portion, a weighing device, the weighing device positioned proximate the opening in the top surface of the body portion, a stowing system disposed within the interior region of the body portion, the stowing system configured to receive one or more containers within the interior region of the body portion, wherein the opening is configured to receive store product that has been accounted for by the weighing device, is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.

Sleds and other recreational vehicles with a built-in selfie window
10384745 · 2019-08-20 ·

Sleds and other recreational vehicles rideable or otherwise usable by one or more users with a built-in holder for a smartphone or other camera-equipped device to facilitate taking selfie and/or ahead-looking pictures or video while the one or more users are using the recreational vehicle.

Order fulfillment cart having nesting capability
10363952 · 2019-07-30 · ·

An order fulfillment cart including a first frame portion, the first frame portion including a first plurality of support members, a second frame portion positioned a distance from the first frame portion, the second frame portion including a second plurality of support members, and a connector, the connector operably coupled to the first frame portion and the second frame portion, wherein the connector extends diagonally from the first frame portion to the second frame portion, wherein the first plurality of support members and the second plurality of support members are configured to support a plurality of containers between the first frame portion and the second frame portion, is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.

DISPLAY CASE FOR MOBILE DEVICES
20190223591 · 2019-07-25 ·

A mobile device case apparatus and method are provided that include a frame, a stand, at least one magnet, and rubber coating over the at least one magnet. The frame and stand can be 3D-printed. The frame is configured to secure a mobile device into the frame. The frame includes at least one magnet. The bottom of the stand can have a rubber coating to prevent the case from slipping when the case adheres to a metal. The stand is configured to support the weight of the apparatus and prop the mobile device up for viewing. The stand can also be configured to be a receive a mechanical element of a vehicle such as a wheelchair.