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US3078102A
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Cart support
Assignee: TOTE CART Co
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Filing: 1960-11-14
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Granted: 1963-02-19
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Expires: 1980-11-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold I Sides
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:09
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B3/00; B62B3/14; B62B3/1468; B62B3/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
IN A GROCERY CART OR THE LIKE, A SUPPORT STRUCTURE COMPRISING: A BASE FRAME INCLUDING A PAIR OF GENERALLY HORIZONTAL, LATERALLY SPACED SIDE MEMBERS HAVING REAR AND FRONT PORTIONS; SUPPORT MEANS DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID FRONT PORTIONS; A PLATFORM HAVING FIXEDLY ASSOCIATED REAR AND FRONT PORTIONS; A PAIR OF CONNECTING ELEMENTS; MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING A LOWER END OF THE CONNECTING ELEMENTS TO THE PLATFORM BETWEEN SAID FRONT AND REAR PORTIONS THEREOF; MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING AN UPPER END OF THE CONNECTING ELEMENS TO THE REAR PORTION OF THE BASE FRAME SIDE MEMBERS TO SUPPORT THE PLATFORM WITH THE FRONT PORTION OF THE PLATFORM MAINTAINED IN SLIDABLE, RESTING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SUPPORT MEANS; AND MEANS ON THE BASE FRAME FOR PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE FRONT PORTION OF THE PLATFORM TO A POSITION REARWARDLY OF SAID SUPPORT MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
IN A GROCERY CART OR THE LIKE, A SUPPORT STRUCTURE COMPRISING: A BASE FRAME INCLUDING A PAIR OF GENERALLY HORIZONTAL, LATERALLY SPACED SIDE MEMBERS HAVING REAR AND FRONT PORTIONS; SUPPORT MEANS DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID FRONT PORTIONS; A PLATFORM HAVING FIXEDLY ASSOCIATED REAR AND FRONT PORTIONS; A PAIR OF CONNECTING ELEMENTS; MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING A LOWER END OF THE CONNECTING ELEMENTS TO THE PLATFORM BETWEEN SAID FRONT AND REAR PORTIONS THEREOF; MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING AN UPPER END OF THE CONNECTING ELEMENS TO THE REAR PORTION OF THE BASE FRAME SIDE MEMBERS TO SUPPORT THE PLATFORM WITH THE FRONT PORTION OF THE PLATFORM MAINTAINED IN SLIDABLE, RESTING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SUPPORT MEANS; AND MEANS ON THE BASE FRAME FOR PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE FRONT PORTION OF THE PLATFORM TO A POSITION REARWARDLY OF SAID SUPPORT MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-18 | 1966-08-20 | 1967-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-18 | 1970-08-20 | 1971-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-18 | 1974-08-20 | 1975-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |