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Apparatus for retaining collapsible totes

US11439256B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims

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Assignee

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. · US

Inventors

William L. Dungan · Cary, US
Thomas Hoppe · Lemgo, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 17, 2020
Grant date	Sep 13, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 17, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA47F2009/041
WIPO fieldFurniture, games
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus is disclosed for retaining a collapsible tote. The apparatus comprises a base, a projecting member having a first end attached to the base, and an engagement member attached to the projecting member at a second end opposite the first end. The engagement member defines one or more slots extending into the engagement member from a top surface. At each slot of the one or more slots, portions of the engagement member that define the slot are configured to, responsive to receiving a respective portion of a handle of the collapsible tote into the slot, apply a force to retain the respective portion of the handle.

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