US3083791A
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Check-out counter and cart
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-07-08
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Granted: 1963-04-02
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Expires: 1980-07-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Willie M Shoffner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:29
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B3/00; B62B3/14; B62B3/148; A; A47; A47F; A47F9/00; A47F9/02; A47F9/04; A47F9/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
THE COMBINATION, IN A MERCHANDISE CHECK OUT ARRANGEMENT; A CHECK OUT COUNTER HAVING A PLATFORM FOR RECEIVING ARTICLES OF MERCHANDISE, A CART FOR TRANSPORTING THE ARTICLES HAVING A BASKET PORTION AT THE TOP, SAID BASKET PORTION HAVING A BACK WALL HAVING AN UPPER EDGE PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO THE UPPER EDGE OF THE BACK OF THE BASKET PORTION AND MOVABLE INWARDLY OF THE BASKET PORTION BELOW SAID UPPER EDGE, SAID BASKET PORTION HAVING A BOTTOM WALL FLEXIBLY CONNECTED AT THE BACK TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SAID BACK WALL, SAID BASKET PORTION HAVING A FRONT WALL FLEXIBLY CONNECTED AT THE BOTTOM TO THE FRONT OF SAID BOTTOM WALL, AND DRIVE MEANS ON THE COUNTER AT THE END OF SAID PLATFORM ADAPTED FOR DRIVINGLY ENGAGING SAID FRONT WALL AND SELECTIVELY ENERGIZABLE FOR MOVING SAID FRONT WALL UPWARDLY AND SAID BOTTOM WALL UPWARDLY AND FORWARDLY AND SAID BACK WALL FORWARDLY IN SAID BASKET PORTION THEREBY TO ELEVATE ARTICLES IN THE CART AND SIMULTANEOUSLY TO MOVE THE ARTICLES TOWARD SAID PLATFORM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
THE COMBINATION, IN A MERCHANDISE CHECK OUT ARRANGEMENT; A CHECK OUT COUNTER HAVING A PLATFORM FOR RECEIVING ARTICLES OF MERCHANDISE, A CART FOR TRANSPORTING THE ARTICLES HAVING A BASKET PORTION AT THE TOP, SAID BASKET PORTION HAVING A BACK WALL HAVING AN UPPER EDGE PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO THE UPPER EDGE OF THE BACK OF THE BASKET PORTION AND MOVABLE INWARDLY OF THE BASKET PORTION BELOW SAID UPPER EDGE, SAID BASKET PORTION HAVING A BOTTOM WALL FLEXIBLY CONNECTED AT THE BACK TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SAID BACK WALL, SAID BASKET PORTION HAVING A FRONT WALL FLEXIBLY CONNECTED AT THE BOTTOM TO THE FRONT OF SAID BOTTOM WALL, AND DRIVE MEANS ON THE COUNTER AT THE END OF SAID PLATFORM ADAPTED FOR DRIVINGLY ENGAGING SAID FRONT WALL AND SELECTIVELY ENERGIZABLE FOR MOVING SAID FRONT WALL UPWARDLY AND SAID BOTTOM WALL UPWARDLY AND FORWARDLY AND SAID BACK WALL FORWARDLY IN SAID BASKET PORTION THEREBY TO ELEVATE ARTICLES IN THE CART AND SIMULTANEOUSLY TO MOVE THE ARTICLES TOWARD SAID PLATFORM.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-01 | 1966-10-01 | 1967-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-01 | 1970-10-01 | 1971-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-01 | 1974-10-01 | 1975-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |