US4032164A
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Shopping cart shelf assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-25
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Granted: 1977-06-28
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Expires: 1996-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A shopping cart shelf assembly dimensioned and adapted for attachment to a conventional shopping cart resulting in a horizontally oriented elongated surface in vicinity of the cart push handle which can be utilized for checking off a grocery list or writing checks thereon while standing in a checkout line. The shelf mounting assembly is coupled to the shelf and the cart in a manner for adapting to a standard type of shopping cart.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald H. Frisch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:00
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B3/00; B62B3/14; B62B3/1428
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
On a shopping cart of the type utilized by customers in retail outlets, in which a substantially horizontally rectangular cross-sectioned marketbasket terminating in its upper back portion in a rigid horizontal crossbar member is mounted on wheels or castered and has a rearwardly protruding handle parallel to and in a lower position in relation to said crossbar member for pushing the cart, the improved shopping cart shelf assembly comprising: a flat substantially rectangular shelf; two L-shaped mounting rods respectively extending downwardly from opposite ends of said shelf member, said mounting rods being spaced apart a distance substantially equal to the length of the handle; and means for rotatably coupling said mounting rods through their horizontal section to the lower surface of said shelf member around an axis perpendicular to the length of said shelf member so that the vertical sections of said rods can be folded to a central flat position for shipping purposes, the vertical section of each mounting rod terminating in a hook portion dimensioned for receiving a side of said handle, and the end of the horizontal section bending downward to lock over said crossbar member when said hook portions are coupled to said handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
On a shopping cart of the type utilized by customers in retail outlets, in which a substantially horizontally rectangular cross-sectioned marketbasket terminating in its upper back portion in a rigid horizontal crossbar member is mounted on wheels or castered and has a rearwardly protruding handle parallel to and in a lower position in relation to said crossbar member for pushing the cart, the improved shopping cart shelf assembly comprising: a flat substantially rectangular shelf; two L-shaped mounting rods respectively extending downwardly from opposite ends of said shelf member, said mounting rods being spaced apart a distance substantially equal to the length of the handle; and means for rotatably coupling said mounting rods through their horizontal section to the lower surface of said shelf member around an axis perpendicular to the length of said shelf member so that the vertical sections of said rods can be folded to a central flat position for shipping purposes, the vertical section of each mounting rod terminating in a hook portion dimensioned for receiving a side of said handle, and the end of the horizontal section bending downward to lock over said crossbar member when said hook portions are coupled to said handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The improved shopping cart shelf assembly of claim 1 wherein said means for rotatably coupling comprise: at least one U-shaped boss bracket coupled to the bottom surface of said shelf member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
193 words
On a shopping cart of the type utilized by customers in retail outlets, in which a substantially horizontally rectangular cross-sectioned marketbasket terminating in its upper back portion in a rigid horizontal crossbar member is mounted on wheels or castered and has a rearwardly protruding handle parallel to and in a lower position in relation to said crossbar member for pushing the cart, the improved shopping cart shelf assembly comprising: a flat substantially rectangular shelf member; two L-shaped mounting rods respectively extending downwardly from opposite ends of said shelf member, said mounting rods being spaced apart a distance substantially equal to the length of the handle; means for rotatably coupling said mounting rods through their horizontal section to the lower surface of said shelf member around an axis perpendicular to the length of said shelf member so that the vertical sections of said rods can be folded to a central flat position for shipping purposes, the vertical section of each mounting rod terminating in a hook portion dimensioned for receiving a side of said handle; and locking means coupled to said shelf member, said locking means locking said shelf member to said crossbar member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
193 words
On a shopping cart of the type utilized by customers in retail outlets, in which a substantially horizontally rectangular cross-sectioned marketbasket terminating in its upper back portion in a rigid horizontal crossbar member is mounted on wheels or castered and has a rearwardly protruding handle parallel to and in a lower position in relation to said crossbar member for pushing the cart, the improved shopping cart shelf assembly comprising: a flat substantially rectangular shelf member; two L-shaped mounting rods respectively extending downwardly from opposite ends of said shelf member, said mounting rods being spaced apart a distance substantially equal to the length of the handle; means for rotatably coupling said mounting rods through their horizontal section to the lower surface of said shelf member around an axis perpendicular to the length of said shelf member so that the vertical sections of said rods can be folded to a central flat position for shipping purposes, the vertical section of each mounting rod terminating in a hook portion dimensioned for receiving a side of said handle; and locking means coupled to said shelf member, said locking means locking said shelf member to said crossbar member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The improved shopping cart shelf assembly of claim 3 wherein said means for rotatably coupling comprise: at least one U-shaped boss bracket coupled to the bottom surface of said shelf member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The improved shopping cart shelf assembly of claim 4 wherein: said locking means comprise a locking ring coupled to said boss bracket.
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) | 1980-06-27 | 1980-12-27 | 1981-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-27 | 1984-12-27 | 1985-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-27 | 1988-12-27 | 1989-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |