Patents by Inventor James M. Graven

James M. Graven has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Utility cart assembly
    Patent number: 8162331
    Abstract: A utility cart assembly comprises a shopping cart, a storage unit, and at least one coupling strap. The shopping cart includes a basket and wheels positioned below the basket. The storage unit is coupled to and extends substantially entirely outside the basket. The storage unit defines a first panel positioned adjacent the basket, a second panel opposite the first panel, and a compartment defined between the first panel and the second panel. The second panel defines an opening and the compartment is accessible through the opening. The at least one coupling strap facilitates coupling of the storage unit to the basket. The storage unit is configured to customize the shopping cart for non-consumer use within a retail store. Other product, cards, assemblies and associated methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Joan Simonson, Kevin Gagnelius, Beverly Becklund, James M. Graven, Troy A. Emter, Terence E. Gobel
  • UTILITY CART ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20100194064
    Abstract: A utility cart assembly comprises a shopping cart, a storage unit, and at least one coupling strap. The shopping cart includes a basket and wheels positioned below the basket. The storage unit is coupled to and extends substantially entirely outside the basket. The storage unit defines a first panel positioned adjacent the basket, a second panel opposite the first panel, and a compartment defined between the first panel and the second panel. The second panel defines an opening and the compartment is accessible through the opening. The at least one coupling strap facilitates coupling of the storage unit to the basket. The storage unit is configured to customize the shopping cart for non-consumer use within a retail store. Other product, cards, assemblies and associated methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Joan Simonson, Kevin Gagnelius, Beverly Becklund, James M. Graven, Troy A. Emter, Terence E. Gobel