Patents by Inventor Philippe MAENHOUT

Philippe MAENHOUT 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).

  • Publication number: 20250145202
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric cart, with a frame equipped with at least two motor-driven rear wheels powered by a rechargeable battery; a base carrier for supporting a first container, comprising a top and a bottom, equipped with at least one front wheel mounted via a wheel holder at the bottom of the base carrier, wherein the base carrier is connected to the frame; a hand frame, comprising at least two upright tubes connected by at least one transverse holder, wherein the at least two upright tubes are pivotably attached to the frame relative to the base carrier by means of a hinge; a mobile carrier for supporting a second container, comprising a fastening mechanism suitable for rotatably mounting the mobile carrier on the hand frame, wherein the base carrier is adjustable in height. The invention also relates to the use of the electric cart for transporting goods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2024
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventor: Philippe MAENHOUT
  • Patent number: 12263877
    Abstract: An electronic cart includes a frame, an electrically powered rotary motor, a rechargeable battery, and an electrical charging plug-in. The frame comprise a container with an open top end, a bottom end defining the floor, opposite side walls, and a rear wall with an opposite front wall. The container is foldable and has at least one wheel at the front. The frame has at least two wheels at the bottom thereof and a handlebar having control elements. The motor is mounted to the frame on which the container is provided. The motor is configured to drive at least one wheel provided on the frame and is operable and controllable by the handlebar control elements. The battery provides a power supply powering the motor. The battery is approximately attached to the frame. The plug-in is in communication with the battery for charging the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: MAENHOUT
    Inventor: Philippe Maenhout
  • Publication number: 20230322285
    Abstract: The present invention is a general-purpose electronic cart, particularly a rechargeable motorized personal shopping and utility cart that can move in a forward, backward or lateral sense and includes a collapsible container and a control console.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Philippe MAENHOUT