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US 10,150,493 · App. 15/053,039 · Granted Dec 11, 2018

Mobility platform for a shopping cart

Inventor: Richard E. Harsley (Gibsonton, FL)
B62B3/1468
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 10,150,493
App. No.
15/053,039
Granted
Dec 11, 2018
Kind
B1
Abstract

A mobility platform is disclosed for a shopping cart. The mobility platform comprises a platform having an upper surface, a lower surface, a front edge, a rear edge, a primary side and a secondary side. A connector is secured to the platform. The lower surface of the platform abuts the cart handle and the connector engages the cart handle for defining a platform lock and terminating displacement of the platform relative to the shopping cart. A deformable layer is coupled to the upper surface of the platform for cushioning contact between the platform and the individual. The deformable layer engages the individual for defining a cart crutch. The cart crutch assists the individual by transferring weight of the individual to the cart and improving the balance of the individual while in contact with the deformable layer.

Claims (46)

1. A mobility platform for a cart, the cart having a cart basket supported by a plurality of wheels and a cart handle for the individual to propel the cart, the mobility platform, comprising:

a platform having an upper surface, a lower surface, a front edge, a rear edge, a primary side and a secondary side;

a connector secured to said platform and engaging the cart handle for abutting said lower surface of said platform with the cart handle;

a deformable layer coupled to said upper surface of said platform for cushioning contact between said platform and the individual;

said platform improving the balance and support of the individual while in contact with said deformable layer; and

a plurality of taper blocks coupled to said lower surface for engaging the cart.

2. A mobility platform for a cart as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said connector includes a plurality of hooks extending from said rear edge and below said lower surface for encircling a portion of the cart handle.

3. A mobility platform for a cart as set forth in claim 2 , wherein said plurality of hooks displacing said platform forward of the cart handle for defining an aperture relative to said platform, said plurality of hooks and the cart handle; and

said aperture permitting the individual to grasp the cart handle when said platform engages the cart handle.

4. A mobility platform for a cart as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said platform defines a descending orientation for paralleling a first forearm and a second forearm of the individual while in contact with said deformable layer.

5. A mobility platform for a cart as set forth in claim 1 , further including a plurality of straps secured to said platform; and

said plurality of straps engaging the cart for defining a second platform lock and terminating displacement of said platform relative to the cart.

6. A mobility platform for a cart as set forth in claim 1 , further including a pouch defining a pouch chamber for providing storage; and

a pouch coupling device for coupling said pouch to said platform.

7. A mobility platform for a cart as set forth in claim 1 , further including an amusement item for providing entertainment;

an amusement tether secured to said amusement item; and

an amusement coupling device for coupling said amusement tether to said platform.

8. A mobility platform for a cart as set forth in claim 7 , further including an anti-choke ball coupled to said amusement tether for preventing choking.

9. A mobility platform for a shopping cart, the shopping cart having a cart basket supported by a plurality of wheels, a cart handle and a rear pivot bar extending between a first side mount and a second side mount, the individual grasping the cart handle to propel the shopping cart, the mobility platform, comprising:

a platform having an upper surface, a lower surface, a front edge, a rear edge, a primary side and a secondary side;

a plurality of hooks extending from said rear edge and below said lower surface and engaging the cart handle for abutting said lower surface of said platform with the cart handle;

a deformable layer coupled to said upper surface of said platform for cushioning contact between said platform and the individual;

said platform improving the balance and support of the individual while in contact with said deformable layer, and

a plurality of taper blocks coupled to said lower surface and engaging the rear pivot bar of the shopping cart.

10. A mobility platform for a shopping cart as set forth in claim 9 , wherein said plurality of hooks displacing said platform forward of the cart handle for defining an aperture relative to said platform, said plurality of hooks and the cart handle; and

said aperture permitting the individual to grasp the cart handle when said platform engages the cart handle.

11. A mobility platform for a shopping cart as set forth in claim 9 , further including a plurality of straps secured to said platform; and

said plurality of straps engaging the rear pivot bar of the shopping cart for defining a second platform lock and terminating displacement of said platform relative to the shopping cart.

12. A mobility platform for a shopping cart, the shopping cart having a cart basket supported by a plurality of wheels, a cart handle and a rear pivot bar extending between a first side mount and a second side mount, the individual grasping the cart handle to propel the shopping cart, the mobility platform, comprising:

a platform having an upper surface, a lower surface, a front edge, a rear edge, a primary side and a secondary side;

a plurality of hooks extending from said rear edge and below said lower surface and encircling a portion of the cart handle and said lower surface of said platform abutting the rear pivot bar;

a deformable layer coupled to said upper surface of said platform for cushioning contact between said platform and the individual;

said platform improving the balance and support of the individual while in contact with said deformable layer;

a plurality of straps secured to said platform;

said plurality of straps engaging the rear pivot bar of the cart for defining a second platform lock and terminating displacement of said platform relative to the shopping cart;

a plurality of taper blocks coupled to said lower surface;

said plurality of taper blocks engaging the rear pivot bar of the shopping cart;

said plurality of hooks displacing said platform forward of the cart handle for defining an aperture relative to said platform, said plurality of hooks and the cart handle; and

said aperture permitting the individual to grasp the cart handle when said platform engages the cart handle.

13. A mobility platform for a cart, the cart having a cart basket supported by a plurality of wheels and a cart handle for the individual to propel the cart, the mobility platform, comprising:

a platform having an upper surface, a lower surface, a front edge, a rear edge, a primary side and a secondary side;

a connector secured to said platform and engaging the cart handle for abutting said lower surface of said platform with the cart handle;

a deformable layer coupled to said upper surface of said platform for cushioning contact between said platform and the individual;

said platform improving the balance and support of the individual while in contact with said deformable layer;

said connector displacing said platform forward of the cart handle for defining an aperture relative to said platform, said plurality of hooks and the cart handle; and

said aperture permitting the individual to grasp the cart handle when said platform engages the cart handle.

Continuity (1)
Provisional Application 62120933 · Feb 26, 2015
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