Method and apparatus for securing a shopping cart

Brakes – Vehicle – On ground

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C188S019000

Reexamination Certificate

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07490701

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for securing a wheeled device such as a shopping cart is disclosed. In one embodiment, the securing structure comprises a depression formed in a support surface, such as a concrete or asphalt parking lot. The depression is configured to accept one or more wheels of a wheeled cart therein for restraining the cart. An advertising platform is located in the depression. The advertising platform bears advertising or other information. Another embodiment of the invention is an advertising platform for use with a cart securing structure which is mounted to a support surface. The platform may span the space between two securing structures, the platform having a top surface configured to bear advertising or other information.

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“Brake and Front End Service”, vol. 33, No. 3, 385thMonthly Issue dated Mar. 1963, p. 80.

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