HK1022878A1 - Security apparatus and method for shopping carts and the like - Google Patents

Security apparatus and method for shopping carts and the like

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Publication number
HK1022878A1
HK1022878A1 HK00101834A HK00101834A HK1022878A1 HK 1022878 A1 HK1022878 A1 HK 1022878A1 HK 00101834 A HK00101834 A HK 00101834A HK 00101834 A HK00101834 A HK 00101834A HK 1022878 A1 HK1022878 A1 HK 1022878A1
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Hong Kong
Prior art keywords
braking member
operative position
wheel
security apparatus
ground surface
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HK00101834A
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English (en)
Inventor
John R French
David M Giuntoli
Thomas K Bailey
Philip J Witham
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Carttronics Llc
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Priority claimed from US08/843,954 external-priority patent/US5881846A/en
Application filed by Carttronics Llc filed Critical Carttronics Llc
Publication of HK1022878A1 publication Critical patent/HK1022878A1/xx

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Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B5/00—Accessories or details specially adapted for hand carts
    • B62B5/04—Braking mechanisms; Locking devices against movement
    • B62B5/0404—Braking mechanisms; Locking devices against movement automatic
    • B62B5/0423—Braking mechanisms; Locking devices against movement automatic braking or blocking when leaving a particular area
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B5/00—Accessories or details specially adapted for hand carts
    • B62B5/04—Braking mechanisms; Locking devices against movement
    • B62B5/049—Braking mechanisms; Locking devices against movement locking against movement by contacting the floor or a wall

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Handcart (AREA)
  • Radar Systems Or Details Thereof (AREA)
  • Devices For Checking Fares Or Tickets At Control Points (AREA)
  • Burglar Alarm Systems (AREA)
  • Lock And Its Accessories (AREA)
  • Auxiliary Devices For And Details Of Packaging Control (AREA)
HK00101834A 1997-04-17 2000-03-23 Security apparatus and method for shopping carts and the like HK1022878A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US08/843,954 US5881846A (en) 1997-04-17 1997-04-17 Security device for shopping carts and the like
US09/026,652 US6125972A (en) 1997-04-17 1998-02-20 Security apparatus and method for shopping carts and the like
PCT/US1998/006229 WO1998046469A1 (en) 1997-04-17 1998-03-30 Security apparatus and method for shopping carts and the like

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HK1022878A1 true HK1022878A1 (en) 2000-08-25

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US (1) US6125972A (pt)
EP (1) EP0975505B1 (pt)
CN (1) CN1153708C (pt)
AT (1) ATE246622T1 (pt)
AU (1) AU733937B2 (pt)
BR (1) BR9812257A (pt)
CA (1) CA2286808C (pt)
DE (1) DE69816982T2 (pt)
HK (1) HK1022878A1 (pt)
ID (1) ID23182A (pt)
NZ (1) NZ338066A (pt)
WO (1) WO1998046469A1 (pt)

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BR9812257A (pt) 2000-07-18
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CA2286808A1 (en) 1998-10-22
ID23182A (id) 2000-03-23
NZ338066A (en) 2001-05-25
ATE246622T1 (de) 2003-08-15
WO1998046469A1 (en) 1998-10-22
US6125972A (en) 2000-10-03
EP0975505A1 (en) 2000-02-02
CN1153708C (zh) 2004-06-16
AU6591598A (en) 1998-11-11
CN1252767A (zh) 2000-05-10
DE69816982D1 (de) 2003-09-11
EP0975505B1 (en) 2003-08-06
CA2286808C (en) 2007-03-20

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