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US3861633A
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Grocery cart hook
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-09-12
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-09-12
Abstract
Abstract A hook fastened to a metal plate which is bolted to a side of a grocery cart for retention of a pocketbook of the user of the cart, while shopping. The hook is pivotably mounted so as to swivel in the horizontal plane, when mounted, and is fitted with a torsion spring to fix the hook in a latched position.
Inventors
- 👤 Ned E Rappleye
- 👤 June A Rappleye
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:29
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B3/00; B62B3/14; B62B3/146; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/914; Y10S280/00; Y10S280/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A hook device adaptable for mounting to the exterior side of a shopping cart on which a hook member serves as a means of hanging the strap of an attached bag, in which the hook member is mounted to an axle rod, the axis of which is vertically oriented in the installed position to permit the hook member to rotate in the horizontal plane, together with a spring which is fastened on the axle rod so as to rotate the hook member to one side and under the side of an attached bracket plate, said bracket plate being shaped so as to permit the end of the hook member to rise above the bracket plate when the hook member is rotated manually so as to lie in a plane perpendicular to the side of the attached cart.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A hook device adaptable for mounting to the exterior side of a shopping cart on which a hook member serves as a means of hanging the strap of an attached bag, in which the hook member is mounted to an axle rod, the axis of which is vertically oriented in the installed position to permit the hook member to rotate in the horizontal plane, together with a spring which is fastened on the axle rod so as to rotate the hook member to one side and under the side of an attached bracket plate, said bracket plate being shaped so as to permit the end of the hook member to rise above the bracket plate when the hook member is rotated manually so as to lie in a plane perpendicular to the side of the attached cart.
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) | 1978-01-20 | 1978-07-22 | 1979-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-20 | 1982-07-22 | 1983-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-20 | 1986-07-22 | 1987-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |