US3270837A
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Automatic grocery cart
Assignee: American Metal Products Co
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Filing: 1964-09-09
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Granted: 1966-09-06
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Expires: 1984-09-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Armand A Lachance
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:02
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B3/00; B62B3/14; B62B3/148; B62B3/1484
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
THE COMBINATION WITH A CHECKOUT COUNTER INCLUDING A POWER DRIVEN ROLL, MEANS MOUNTING THE DRIVEN ROLL ON A MOVABLE AXIS, MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID DRIVEN ROLL MOUNTING MEANS TO MOVE THE LATTER AND THEREBY THE ROLL FROM AN INOPERATIVE POSITION TO AN OPERATIVE POSITION; OF A GROVERY CART OR THE LIKE INCLUDING A LOWER WHEELED FRAME, A BASKET MOUNTED THEREON IN ELEVATED CONDITION WITH RESPECT THERETO, SAID BASKET INCLUDING AN OPENABLE FORWARD WALL AND AN ENDLESS BELT COMPRISING THE BOTTOM OF THE BASKET, AND MEANS ON SAID CART FOR ENGAGING SAID SECOND-NAMED MEANS TO MOVE IT TOGETHER WITH THE DRIVEN ROLL MOUNTING MEANS TO CAUSE THE DRIVEN ROLL TO MOVE TO OPERATIVE POSITION WHEREIN IT ENGAGES A RUN OF SAID BELT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
THE COMBINATION WITH A CHECKOUT COUNTER INCLUDING A POWER DRIVEN ROLL, MEANS MOUNTING THE DRIVEN ROLL ON A MOVABLE AXIS, MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID DRIVEN ROLL MOUNTING MEANS TO MOVE THE LATTER AND THEREBY THE ROLL FROM AN INOPERATIVE POSITION TO AN OPERATIVE POSITION; OF A GROVERY CART OR THE LIKE INCLUDING A LOWER WHEELED FRAME, A BASKET MOUNTED THEREON IN ELEVATED CONDITION WITH RESPECT THERETO, SAID BASKET INCLUDING AN OPENABLE FORWARD WALL AND AN ENDLESS BELT COMPRISING THE BOTTOM OF THE BASKET, AND MEANS ON SAID CART FOR ENGAGING SAID SECOND-NAMED MEANS TO MOVE IT TOGETHER WITH THE DRIVEN ROLL MOUNTING MEANS TO CAUSE THE DRIVEN ROLL TO MOVE TO OPERATIVE POSITION WHEREIN IT ENGAGES A RUN OF SAID BELT
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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) | 1969-09-05 | 1970-03-07 | 1970-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-05 | 1974-03-07 | 1974-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-05 | 1978-03-07 | 1978-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |