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Cart fleet management system

US7199709B2 · kind B2 · utility

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40Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 4, 2002
Grant dateApr 3, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62B3/1404
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hand-operated cart constructed for carrying luggage or packages includes a frame including a cargo area, and cart wheels connected to the frame and connected to a handrail arranged for manually displacing the cart. The cart also includes a distance sensor constructed and arranged to measure a travel distance of the cart, an interface unit and a processor constructed to receive travel distance data from the distance sensor.

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