US3324973A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Automatic grocery cart
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1966-03-29
•
Granted: 1967-06-13
•
Expires: 1986-03-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin J Grace
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:19
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F9/00; A47F9/02; A47F9/04; A47F9/045; B; B66; B66C; B66C7/00; B66C2700/00; B66C2700/01; B66C2700/012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
THE COMBINATION OF A CHECKOUT COUNTER AND A FREELY MOVABLE MERCHANDISE CART, OF A SUPPLEMENTARY CONTAINER REMOVABLY HELD IN THE MERCHANDISE CART, AND MEANS ELEVATING SAID SUPPLEMENTARY CONTAINER COMPLETELY OUT OF THE CART AND THENCE DOWN ONTO THE CHECKOUT COUNTER, WHEREIN SAID SUPPLEMENTARY CONTAINER HAS AN OPENABLE BOTTOM TO ALLOW THE MERCHANDISE THEREIN TO FALL THEREFROM BY GRAVITY, AND MEANS LATCHING SAID OPENABLE BOTTOM IN CLOSED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
THE COMBINATION OF A CHECKOUT COUNTER AND A FREELY MOVABLE MERCHANDISE CART, OF A SUPPLEMENTARY CONTAINER REMOVABLY HELD IN THE MERCHANDISE CART, AND MEANS ELEVATING SAID SUPPLEMENTARY CONTAINER COMPLETELY OUT OF THE CART AND THENCE DOWN ONTO THE CHECKOUT COUNTER, WHEREIN SAID SUPPLEMENTARY CONTAINER HAS AN OPENABLE BOTTOM TO ALLOW THE MERCHANDISE THEREIN TO FALL THEREFROM BY GRAVITY, AND MEANS LATCHING SAID OPENABLE BOTTOM IN CLOSED POSITION.
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) | 1970-06-12 | 1970-12-12 | 1971-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-12 | 1974-12-12 | 1975-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-12 | 1978-12-12 | 1979-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |