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Rotatable note holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-09-09
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Granted: 1982-11-02
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Expires: 2000-09-09
Abstract
Abstract A rotatable note holder for use in conjunction with grocery carts. The rotatable note holder is rotatably attached to either the handle bar of the cart or one of the outer rods of a panel of the grocery cart. The rotatable note holder back panel can be rotated either to a holding position where the user can easily see and reach the clipped coupons or can be rotated parallel to one of the sides of the cart and thereby out of the way.
Inventors
- 👤 William R. Barlow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:43
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F23/00; G09F23/06; B; B62; B62B; B62B3/00; B62B3/14; B62B3/1408; B62B3/142; B62B3/1428
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A rotatable note holder for shopping carts for items such as coupons comprising: a surface capable of supporting paper; a means for attaching pieces of paper to the surface; a cylindrical chamber including a lengthwise cutout; a ledge built up on one side of the cutout; a bar slidably positioned within the chamber; a rod affixed at approximately right angles to the bar, the rod passing through the cutout to attach to the bar; a means for attaching the rod to the supporting surface; and a means for attaching the chamber to the shopping cart.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A rotatable note holder for shopping carts for items such as coupons comprising: a surface capable of supporting paper; a means for attaching pieces of paper to the surface; a cylindrical chamber including a lengthwise cutout; a ledge built up on one side of the cutout; a bar slidably positioned within the chamber; a rod affixed at approximately right angles to the bar, the rod passing through the cutout to attach to the bar; a means for attaching the rod to the supporting surface; and a means for attaching the chamber to the shopping cart.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The rotatable note holder of claim 1 wherein the width of the lengthwise cutout of the chamber comprises between 100° and 180° of the cylinder and the wall ledge rises between 30 to 70 percent of the width of the lengthwise cutout.
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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) | 1985-11-01 | 1986-05-03 | 1986-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-01 | 1990-05-03 | 1990-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-01 | 1994-05-03 | 1994-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |