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Cart moving machine

US8684373B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 22, 2009
Grant dateApr 1, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62B5/0006
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cart moving machine including a body portion, a movement assembly positioned on the body and including a power source coupled to a drive mechanism, the movement assembly being adapted to translate the machine relative to a surface, a hitch positioned on the body and adapted to engage a cart, a mast extending from the body and including a beacon positioned thereon, and a mast positioning mechanism, the mechanism adapted to allow the mast to be selectively positionable relative to the body between a protected position and an exposed position.

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