US4257545A
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Shopping basket for a wheelchair
Assignee: Clarke Carrier Corp
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Filing: 1979-04-30
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Granted: 1981-03-24
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Expires: 1999-04-30
Abstract
Abstract A shopping basket for use with a wheelchair which comprises: a basket means adapted to contain shopping items; locking arm means operatively attached to the basket means to provide locking engagement with the wheelchair; and support means operatively attached to the basket means for engagement with the wheelchair to provide support in substantially the vertical direction.
Inventors
- 👤 William C. Rhyan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G5/00; A61G5/10; A61G5/1094
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A shopping basket for use with a wheelchair which comprises: a basket means adapted to contain shopping items; locking arm means operatively attached to the basket means to provide locking engagement with the wheelchair said locking arm means including opposing, spring-biased, engaging members extending from one end of the basket means; hand release means attached to the locking arm means, the operation of the hand release means functioning to act against the spring bias of the locking arm means for releasing said locking engagement with the wheelchair; and support means operatively attached to the basket means for engagement with the wheelchair to provide support in substantially the vertical direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A shopping basket for use with a wheelchair which comprises: a basket means adapted to contain shopping items; locking arm means operatively attached to the basket means to provide locking engagement with the wheelchair said locking arm means including opposing, spring-biased, engaging members extending from one end of the basket means; hand release means attached to the locking arm means, the operation of the hand release means functioning to act against the spring bias of the locking arm means for releasing said locking engagement with the wheelchair; and support means operatively attached to the basket means for engagement with the wheelchair to provide support in substantially the vertical direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The shopping basket of claim 1, wherein each engaging member comprises at least one hook-like member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The shopping basket of claim 1, wherein each engaging member comprises two hook-like members for selectively varying the distance between the shopping basket and the wheelchair.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The shopping basket of claim 1, wherein the support means is provided with a non-locking engaging end portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The shopping basket of claim 4, wherein the non-locking, engaging end portion has a substantially U-shaped configuration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
93 words
A shopping basket for use with a wheelchair which comprises: a basket means adapted to contain shopping items; two locking arm means operatively attached to the basket means and extending at opposite sides from one end of the basket means for locking engagement with an upper portion of the wheelchair; hand release means attached to the locking arm means for releasing said locking engagement with the wheelchair; and support means operatively attached to the basket means and extending below the locking arm means for non-locking engagement with a lower portion of the wheelchair.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
93 words
A shopping basket for use with a wheelchair which comprises: a basket means adapted to contain shopping items; two locking arm means operatively attached to the basket means and extending at opposite sides from one end of the basket means for locking engagement with an upper portion of the wheelchair; hand release means attached to the locking arm means for releasing said locking engagement with the wheelchair; and support means operatively attached to the basket means and extending below the locking arm means for non-locking engagement with a lower portion of the wheelchair.
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) | 1984-03-23 | 1984-09-22 | 1985-03-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-23 | 1988-09-22 | 1989-03-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-23 | 1992-09-22 | 1993-03-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |