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US 12709316 · App. 18/473,883 · Granted Aug 18, 2026

High-tech shopping cart

Inventors: William Pamphile (Malden, MA); Lande Pamphile (Malden, MA); William Pamphile, II (Malden, MA); Willande Pamphile (Malden, MA); Wilmayer Pamphile (Malden, MA)
B62B3/1424B62B3/002B62B5/0043B62B5/0053B62B5/02G06Q20/201G06Q20/203G06Q30/0633G06Q30/0641
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 12709316
App. No.
18/473,883
Granted
Aug 18, 2026
Kind
B2
Abstract

The high-tech shopping cart disclosed herein has four independently controlled wheels, multiple storage compartments, and a controller managing item selection and pricing. Equipped with sensors for obstacle detection, a user-friendly interface, and wireless communication capabilities, the cart offers real-time budget tracking and eliminates the need for traditional checkout queues. Shoppers can interact with the cart via a mobile app, making shopping more convenient and efficient. With autonomous movement and advanced features, this high-tech shopping cart enhances shopping and checkout processes within stores or retail establishments.

Claims (18)

1 . A high-tech shopping cart comprising:

four wheels for movement within a retail establishment;

a top frame defining a single item container;

a bottom frame connected to the four wheels;

wherein the single item container comprises a plurality of storage compartments for accommodating a plurality of selected items;

a controller configured to manage item selection and calculate a total purchase price;

a database communicatively coupled with the controller, the database storing information related to the plurality of selected items;

a user interface comprising a display device and a plurality of control input devices;

a plurality of sensors connected to the top frame, a battery for power supply, and at least one motor for autonomous movement of the high-tech shopping cart; and

a stair climbing mechanism connected to the bottom frame, the stair climbing mechanism comprising an automatic descending winch.

2 . The high-tech shopping cart of claim 1 wherein the four wheels are individually connected to a plurality of electric motors to enable independent movement.

3 . The high-tech shopping cart of claim 1 further comprising an automated locking hard cover to secure the plurality of selected items within the high-tech shopping cart.

4 . The high-tech shopping cart of claim 1 wherein the controller is configured to track a budget as the plurality of selected items are chosen within the retail establishment.

5 . The high-tech shopping cart of claim 1 wherein the user interface comprises a dashboard with a computer screen display and a plurality of user input controls.

6 . The high-tech shopping cart of claim 1 further comprising a wireless transceiver configured to communicate with a store database and a mobile application on a mobile device.

7 . The high-tech shopping cart of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of light emitting diode lights for illumination.

8 . The high-tech shopping cart of claim 1 wherein the plurality of sensors are configured to halt a movement of the high-tech shopping cart.

9 . The high-tech shopping cart of claim 1 wherein the database stores a plurality of expiration dates and price data for a plurality of merchandise within the retail establishment.