Patent classifications
B62B3/146
SHOPPING CART BAGGING STATION AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME
Shopping cart bagging stations are described that can be used by customers to bag their purchases as they shop. A shopping cart bagging station holds and dispenses at least one shopping bag. The shopping cart bagging stations are formed of a plurality of shopping cart bagging station elements that fit together using slot joints. Some of the slot joints may be rotational slot joints, which allow rotation of one or more of the shopping cart bagging station elements. The shopping cart bagging station may include a hinged support bar that allows the shopping cart bagging station to be folded. The hinge and the rotation of one or more of the shopping cart bagging station elements allows the shopping cart bagging station to be folded into a compact form when not in use, and quickly and easily opened for use.
Shopping cart handle cover
The shopping cart handle cover is a reusable protective cover that is adapted for use with shopping cart. When extended, the shopping cart handle cover is used to cover the handle. When not in use, the shopping cart handle cover is folded in to a compact form and is stored in a bag that is attached to the shopping cart handle cover. The shopping cart handle cover comprises a handle cover, a pocketed member, a storage bag, and a one or more hook and loop fasteners.
Accessory tray for shopping cart
An accessory tray is connected to, or extends integrally from, a shopping cart handle and extends a limited distance forward from the handle. The tray extends forward above, but not significantly interfering with, the child-seat area of the cart. Preferably, the forward extremity is not directly connected or attached to the cart, but rather the tray is cantilevered from its rear end/edge fixed to/at the handle and extends otherwise unconnected forward from the handle. A forward tray portion may rest on, or be close to, an upper portion/end of the cart rear wall. The preferred tray is substantially planar, featuring a single, flat platform with an upending rim, wherein no part extends above said top level of the handle. The tray remains in place for nesting of multiple carts, and is received in a space between nested portions of the cart to which it is connected.
Apparatus for securing a walking assist device
An apparatus for securing a user's accessory or walking assist device is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base and at least one hook extending outwardly from a rear surface of the base and adapted to secure the apparatus to a support. The apparatus further includes a first gripping arm extending outwardly from a first side of the base and protruding forward of a front surface of the base and a second gripping arm extending outwardly from a second side of the base and protruding forward of the front surface of the base. The first and second gripping arms form a holding space therebetween to secure an accessory therein, thereby securing the accessory to the support 14.
Reusable bag holder and system and method of using the same
A reusable shopping bag holder and system and method of using a reusable shopping bag holder and system is disclosed herein. The system includes a primary bag and a plurality of flexible secondary bags. The primary bag includes a plurality of compartments formed by dividers or pockets. The compartments store the secondary bags such that the secondary bags can be removed from the primary bag as necessary to store and carry shopping items. The primary bag itself may also be used to carry shopping items.
Shopping cart
A cart includes a chassis and attached wheels; an upper basket attached to the chassis; and a lower basket attached to the chassis. In some embodiments, the cart includes no widthwise push bar in a rear of the cart such that access is unobstructed to the upper and lower baskets from the rear of the cart by a person. In some embodiments, the chassis defines on each lateral side of the cart a pair of vertically spaced handles, each handle surrounding and defining an opening. The handles preferably include handle bars shaped in an oval. On each cart side a curved elongate member extends between and connects the handles, and the curved elongate members represent the rearmost part of the cart. The rear area of the upper basket defines a seat for an infant, and a rear ledge of the lower basket defines a seat for a toddler.
Shopping-cart hook
A shopping-cart hook includes a substantially-cylindrical housing formed of a plurality of spaced, C-shaped collars that are dimensioned to tightly encompass a shopping cart handle. Between each adjacent pair of collars is a hinged, C-shaped hanger that is deployable to a substantially-vertical position for suspending a personal item. A distal end of each hanger is configured to neatly and seamlessly conform to a rib disposed between adjacent collars when the hanger is in a raised position. Therefore, when the hangers are raised, the housing assumes a unitary, cylindrical configuration that aesthetically blends with the shopping-cart handle, and which is easily transported or stored.
Collapsible shopping cart
A dynamic shopping cart is provided with collapsible walls. The shopping cart can either be used with the collapsible wall in place or in collapsed position. Disclosed is a personal shopping cart comprising: a) a platform with a front, a rear, a first side, a second side, and a top, the top of the platform defining a space for placing one or more items; b) three or more wheels for contacting the shopping cart with a ground; c) a first and a second post placed at the rear of the platform; d) a handle attached to the first post and the second post, a position of the handle defining the rear of the platform; e) a wall with four segments around the platform, with a rear wall segment, a first side wall segment, a second side wall segment, and a front wall segment, wherein the first side wall segment is pivotally attached to the first post, and the second side wall segment is pivotally attached to the second post, the first side and the second side wall segments configured to pivot towards the rear of the shopping cart, wherein the front wall segment is configured to be pivoted towards the platform so that the front wall segment rests on the platform; f) a first and a second bracket for attaching the first and the second a post to the platform, the first and the second post pivotally attached to the first and second bracket; wherein the shopping cart is collapsed by pivoting the first side wall segment, the second side wall segment, and the front wall segment, and then collapsing the shopping cart so that the first post and the second post pivot in relation to the bracket.
Anchor system for securing attachments to handles
The present invention is an apparatus for installing attachments on handles. The invention includes first and second pieces with curved sections that form a generally cylindrical volume around the handle. The first and second pieces are rotatably connected about a hinge axis and may be moved to and from a locked position around handle. A flap having a toothed surface is connected to an end of the second piece, and a tooth extending from an end of the first piece can engage the toothed surface to inhibit inadvertent release of the apparatus from the handle.