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Removeable cushion for a shopping cart
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-04-15
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Granted: 1983-11-22
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Expires: 2002-04-15
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to segmented support pads in general, and more specifically to a segmented cushioned support for use in a shopping cart. The device is constructed in such a manner; that it can either be attached to the handle of the shopping cart, to form a cushioned seat for an older child; or it can form a bed for a baby, having a cushioned head rest and sides.
Inventors
- 👤 Judith D. Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:05
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B3/00; B62B3/14; B62B3/144; B62B3/1448
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
In combination with a nesting shopping cart having a flat bottom, sloping sides, a raised handle portion at the rear of the cart, and a pivoted seat portion having leg holes adapted to receive a child's leg; a removable cushion device comprising; an elongated cushioned segment having a flap member projecting from its free end, an intermediate cushioned segment having smaller generally rectangular cushioned segments projecting from its sides, an end cushioned segment, and fastening means on said flap member and said elongated cushioned segment, which cooperate to releasably secure the removeable cushion device to, and provide a protective covering for the handle portion of the shopping cart.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
In combination with a nesting shopping cart having a flat bottom, sloping sides, a raised handle portion at the rear of the cart, and a pivoted seat portion having leg holes adapted to receive a child's leg; a removable cushion device comprising; an elongated cushioned segment having a flap member projecting from its free end, an intermediate cushioned segment having smaller generally rectangular cushioned segments projecting from its sides, an end cushioned segment, and fastening means on said flap member and said elongated cushioned segment, which cooperate to releasably secure the removeable cushion device to, and provide a protective covering for the handle portion of the shopping cart.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A removeable cushion device for shopping carts as in claim 1; wherein, the elongated cushion segment and the intermediate cushion segment have the same width but different lengths.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A removeable cushion device for shopping carts as in claim 2; wherein, the elongated cushion segment and the end cushion segment have the same width but different lengths.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A removeable cushion device for shopping carts as in claim 1; wherein, the elongated, intermediate, and end cushion segments have the same width, but different lengths.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A removeable cushion device for shopping carts as in claim 1; wherein, each of the said cushion segments comprise a thin layer of foam rubber inserted between two sheets of material which are joined together.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A removeable cushion device for shopping carts as in claim 5; wherein, both sheets of material are cloth.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A removeable cushion device for shopping carts as in claim 5; wherein, one of said sheets of material is cloth, and the other sheet is an impervious material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A removeable cushion device for shopping carts as in claim 5; wherein, the flap member is formed for an extension of said sheets of material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
A removeable cushion device for shopping carts as in claim 1; wherein, at least one of the smaller generally rectangular cushioned segments, which project from the side of the intermediate cushioned segment, is provided with a pocket dimensioned to receive small items.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A removeable cushion device for shopping carts as in claim 1; wherein, the elongated cushioned segment is comprised of three separate portions, which are releasably connected together.
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