Abstract: An infant carrier holder has a floor with a ramp and sidewalls and is mounted to a shopping cart. The ramp and sidewalls can contribute to stably supporting an infant carrier. The holder serves as a mechanical interface between an infant carrier, which can be received in the holder, and the shopping cart. The holder can be concavely shaped to assist in shopping cart nesting in addition to supporting a received infant carrier at a desired angle. The holder can be adjustably mounted to a gate or a basket of the shopping cart and may/may not interfere with nesting operations. The holder permits an infant carrier to be supported on a shopping cart without using a significant amount of shopping cart space or interfering with nesting operations.

Abstract: The sanitary shopping cart handle cover covers the handle of a cart. The sanitary shopping cart handle cover forms a sanitary barrier that prevents pathogens living on the handle with infecting a client using the cart. The sanitary shopping cart handle cover incorporates a primary structure, a plurality of gloves, and a pocket. The plurality of gloves and the pocket attach to the primary structure. The primary structure covers the handle. The primary structure forms a barrier that prevents the transfer of a pathogen from the handle to a client. The pocket forms a sanitary storage structure that allows a client to store a domestic article without placing the domestic article within the containment space of the cart. The plurality of gloves are worn on the hands of the client. The plurality of gloves form personal barriers that prevent the pathogens from reaching the hands of the client.

Abstract: A mountable tray. The mountable tray may include a main plate having a top surface, a bottom surface, a top edge, a bottom edge spaced apart from and parallel with the top edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge spaced apart from and parallel with the first side edge; an upper edge plate extending downward from at least a portion of the top edge of the main plate bottom surface, wherein the upper edge plate may include a cutout portion formed therein; a support member formed on the bottom surface of the main plate and proximate to the upper edge plate, wherein the support member may be substantially parallel with and spaced a distance apart from the upper edge plate; and a securing mechanism disposed at an upper portion of the top surface of the main plate.

Abstract: A rack for holding or securing bottles adaptable to a shopping cart that is useful for holding or securing and transporting bottles such as, for instance, beverage bottles is described herein. Also, a shopping cart containing such a rack is described. The rack is substantially planar and features a plurality of receiving spaces, substantially circular in shape, and of varying sizes, adapted to engage or restrain the bottles in only one place or in only one plane. The rack may be adapted for fastening or locking engagement to a shopping cart and may feature any suitable fastener or locking mechanism, and it may be rigid or collapsible, or completely removable from the shopping cart.

Abstract: A rack for holding or securing bottles adaptable to a shopping cart that is useful for holding or securing and transporting bottles such as, for instance, beverage bottles is described herein. Also, a shopping cart containing such a rack is described. The rack is substantially planar and features a plurality of receiving spaces, substantially circular in shape, and of varying sizes, adapted to engage or restrain the bottles in only one place or in only one plane. The rack may be adapted for fastening or locking engagement to a shopping cart and may feature any suitable fastener or locking mechanism, and it may be rigid or collapsible, or completely removable from the shopping cart.

Abstract: A shopping cart accessory pouch. The device includes a flexible base including a front wall, a rear wall, a pair of sidewalls, and a pair of central dividing walls. The pair of central dividing walls separate an interior of the base into a front compartment and a rear compartment. The pair of central dividing walls defining a central pocket therebetween for receiving thin items such as coupons or other thin objects. A perimeter cord is disposed about an upper perimeter of the base. A plurality of attachment fasteners are removably secured to the perimeter cord, wherein each attachment fastener of the plurality of attachment fasteners is configured to secure the base to a rail of a shopping cart. The device is configured to provide additional storage space that is elevated above the lower surface of the shopping cart, such that additional items may be stored under the pouch.

Abstract: A shopping cart bagging station that can be made from recyclable materials and is lightweight and portable is described. The shopping cart bagging station can be molded or otherwise formed of a single unitary piece of material. The shopping cart bagging station can be mounted in various locations on a shopping cart, making it easy and convenient for a customer to carry and load a plurality of shopping bags as they shop. The shopping cart bagging station includes a support bar with a bag holder hook and pair of shopping bag handle arms. The shopping cart bagging station also includes a first and a second mounting structure. The first and the second mounting structure are configured to couple the shopping cart bagging station to a shopping cart.

Abstract: A mobile phone holder is mounted to a seat back or a similar support surface of a shopping cart. The holder is a generally S-shaped clip with one bend (a mounting bend) that engages the top edge of a panel of a shopping cart and another bend (a holding bend) that receives an object to be held, such as a phone. A cutout window reveals the microphone of the held phone and/or control or home button. A back of an intermediate panel includes a horizontal flange to maintain the holder at a viewing angle relative to the seat back.

Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are provided herein that are useful for holding containers open. For example, in some forms a cart accessory and cart are disclosed herein with an apparatus for holding open a receptacle or container. In one form, the apparatus is an accessory including an elongated body having a cart attachment mechanism for securing the cart accessory to at least a portion of a cart, a receptacle securing mechanism connected to the elongated body via a tether, the receptacle securing mechanism being movable between a retracted position wherein the securing mechanism is positioned proximate the elongated body and an extended position wherein the securing mechanism is spaced apart from the elongated body closer to at least a portion of a receptacle to assist in holding open the receptacle when connected thereto. In another form a cart is disclosed having such a container holding apparatus.

Abstract: Architectures and techniques are described to provide a personal webservice for item acquisitions. In particular implementations, the personal webservice of the individual indicates items that have been acquired by the individual and/or items that the individual has indicated an interest in acquiring. Information specifying items acquired by the individual may be obtained from computing devices of the individual, third-party data sources (e.g. financial entities, socials networking sites), or both. Additionally, a number of webservice applications and/or webservice agents may provide supplemental information about items included in the personal webservice of the individual, provide notifications derived from the supplemental information about the items, or both. The supplemental information may be obtained from manufacturers of the items, online content related to the items (e.g. news articles, blog posts, reviews), information from merchants offering the items for acquisition, and the like.

Abstract: A shopping cart attachment is mounted to the handlebar of a shopping cart to facilitate fast and easy installation and removal of a multi-page booklet, such as may be used to provide advertisements and/or informational material to a customer. In addition, the attachment may include a raised ledge that may be used to retain a customer's mobile phone, tablet, shopping list, coupons and/or writing utensil while shopping.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein provides an apparatus, system and method for organizing a grocery cart. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

Abstract: An adjustable electronic device holder mountable to an elongated shopping cart handle includes a base with an advertising panel, a rear support attached to the back of the base at an obtuse angle, a fixed clamping member and a linearly movable clamping member attached at the rear support. Each clamping member has a concave gripping side, which may include a resilient gripping pad. An adjustable fastener, permanent bonding, or integral formation may attach the base to a handle. A deflectable pawl engages a rack along the rear support for locking and releasing the movable clamping member.

Abstract: An intelligent terminal equipment supporting device and a supermarket shopping cart provided with the supporting device are disclosed. The intelligent terminal equipment supporting device includes a mounting member, a first supporting member and a second supporting member. A rear end of the first supporting member is fixedly connected with a front side of the mounting member, a rear end of the second supporting member is fixedly connected with the front side of the mounting member, a first supporting joint member is connected between the front end of the first supporting member and the front end of the second supporting member, and the first supporting member, the second supporting member and the first supporting joint member form a frame structure to support the intelligent terminal equipment.

Abstract: A holder holds bottles in a shopping cart having a wall and a main compartment having a floor. The holder includes a rack which has a plurality of apertures which are shaped and dimensioned to receive the bottles. The rack is rotatably connectable to the wall of the shopping cart so that the rack is disposed in the main compartment of the shopping cart. When connected to the wall of the shopping cart, the rack is selectively rotatable (1) to a not-in-use position substantially parallel to the wall of the shopping cart, and (2) to an in-use position substantially parallel to the floor of the main compartment.

Abstract: A clipboard for keeping lists of items for purchases is described. The clipboard includes a dry-erase board, a paper pad, a holder for a dry-erase marker, a holder for an ink pen, a plurality of magnets for holding the clipboard to a ferro-magnetic surface, and a folding board having a clip for attaching to the clipboard to a shopping cart handled. The clip is configured to enable tilting the clipboard with mounted on a shopping cart handle. The clipboard can be moved from a refrigerator, carried to a store, and then clipped onto a shopping cart.

Abstract: A flexible plastic strip to cover a handle such as, for example, that common to a conventional shopping cart to prevent a shopper's hands from coming into direct contact with the handle. According to a preferred embodiment, a pair of strip holders are detachably connected in surrounding engagement to the handle. The strip holders are spaced from one another and slidable along the handle. Each of the pair of strip holders has a hook projecting therefrom. The ends of the flexible strip are attached to the pair of strip holders at respective ones of the hooks thereof. The flexible strip can be removed from the strip holders and discarded in order to avoid the spread of germs, viruses and other disease-causing micro-organisms which lie on the handle.

Abstract: A shopping cart list holder includes a central list backing support, a support neck, and a cart attachment. The list holder is adapted so that it is easy to attach to a shopping basket or shopping cart. The list holder is designed to hold one or more pieces of paper to the backing support so that the user does not have to fumble between his pockets and the shopping cart or basket for his shopping list. The list holder may also include holders for pens, water bottles, or cell phones.

Abstract: A cup holder for a shopping cart includes a container ring and a securing mechanism. The container ring is configured to removably hold a beverage container while the securing mechanism is configured for removably securing the container ring relative to a shopping cart. The securing mechanism includes a first portion configured for slidable mounting in a first direction onto a top edge of a wall of a basket of the shopping cart. A second portion of the securing mechanism is configured for slidable insertion, in a second direction generally perpendicular to the first direction, into a hole in the basket of the shopping cart.

Abstract: A tray or basket is provided for a cart as used in home improvement stores. The tray includes means for attaching the tray to the cart and for stabilizing the tray thereon.

Abstract: An adjustable electronic device holder mountable to an elongated shopping cart handle includes a base with an advertising panel, a rear support attached to the back of the base at an obtuse angle, a fixed clamping member and a linearly movable clamping member attached at the rear support. Each clamping member has a concave gripping side, which may include a resilient gripping pad. An adjustable fastener, permanent bonding, or integral formation may attach the base to a handle. A deflectable pawl engages a rack along the rear support for locking and releasing the movable clamping member.

Abstract: This device will hold tablet computers, smart phones, or electronic devices in a manner that the user can see the device while it is being held on the handle of a shopping cart or grocery cart by means of a rear assembly. It will hold the electronic devices on the front and clip to grocery carts by means of a rear assembly on the back which can be modified to accommodate retailer specific cart designs when necessary.

Abstract: An organizer attachment for a shopping cart for securing desired items, such as a grocery list and/or shopping coupons, as well as possibly other device such as a writing utensil, locator, calculator, or price tracker. The organizer attachment is coupled to a desired surface, such as a portion of a shopping cart. The organizer may be removable or positionable to accommodate a stored configuration of the cart. The organizer includes one or more retention areas for retaining the desired items to the organizer.

Abstract: A holding device is attachable to a shopping cart. The holding device includes a base portion attached to a cart handle of the shopping cart and a pair of adjustable slides movably attached with respect to the base portion. The adjustable slides define an interior portion for receiving a mobile device. The holding device includes at least one adjustment device positioned within the base portion and attached to each of the adjustable slides. The at least one adjustment device biases the adjustable slides towards each other so as to support the mobile device between the adjustable slides.

Abstract: A shopping cart tray apparatus includes a plate that has a front edge, a back edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. A top side of the plate has a depression therein. A coupler is attached to a bottom of the plate. The coupler is configured to frictionally engage the handle of a shopping cart and support the plate on the handle.

Abstract: An intelligent terminal equipment supporting device and a supermarket shopping cart provided with the supporting device are disclosed. The intelligent terminal equipment supporting device includes a mounting member, a first supporting member and a second supporting member. A rear end of the first supporting member is fixedly connected with a front side of the mounting member, a rear end of the second supporting member is fixedly connected with the front side of the mounting member, a first supporting joint member is connected between the front end of the first supporting member and the front end of the second supporting member, and the first supporting member, the second supporting member and the first supporting joint member form a frame structure to support the intelligent terminal equipment.

Abstract: A container for shopping utensils includes a storage cavity for receiving shopping bags, the cavity defined by rigid front and back panels, the panels opposingly positioned and operably movable towards and away from each other, a bottom panel connecting said front and back panels, the bottom panel defining a bottom end of the cavity, and a cavity opening for receiving the shopping bags, the cavity opening changeable in size as the front and back panels move away from each other and also as the panels move toward each other. A tensioning band is cooperatively engaged with the panels to limit the operable movement of the panels in the opposing direction away from each other. A cart attachment enables the container to be rapidly detachably engaged with a shopping cart.

Abstract: The shopping cart organizer fits removably into the child's seat area of a shopping cart, and facilitates the monitoring of a child by a parent or guardian shopper during a shopping trip. The device includes two rigidly connected panels and a hinged panel that permit the devices to fold and nest compactly for storage when not in use. A first panel serves as a seat bottom for the child's seating area, and may be padded. A second panel extends upwardly and rearwardly from the first panel to face a rearwardly facing child in the child's seat, and includes a series of shopping related features thereon to keep the child occupied. A third panel extends outwardly and rearwardly from the upper edge of the second panel to face the shopper and includes a series of aids to assist the shopper, e.g., charts, coupon and list holders, calculator, article storage hooks, etc.

Abstract: A collapsible cup holder is provided. The collapsible cup holder is adapted to be coupled to a shopping cart and is rotatable between a retracted and deployed configuration. The cup holder includes a back with a top portion and a bottom portion. A top ring is rotatably coupled to the top portion and a base is rotatably coupled to the bottom portion. A strut extends between the top ring and the base and is rotatably coupled to both such that rotation of either the top ring or the base causes corresponding rotation of the other.

Abstract: A mobile device holder includes a lower holding portion having a pair of opposed lower holding portion channels, a shelf at the base of the lower holding portion, an upper holding portion having a pair of opposed upper holding portion channels, the pair of opposed upper holding portion channels diverging in a direction away from the lower holding portion and aligned with the pair of opposed lower holding portion channels, the upper holding portion affixed to the lower holding portion, and a base connected to the shelf of the lower holding portion.

Abstract: A modular basket system, accompanying hand cart, and method for collecting and transporting grocery items. A series of rectangular baskets placed within a standard shopping cart provide storage and organization for groceries while shopping. Handles on the baskets allow easy transfer in and out of the shopping cart. Optionally, a collapsible hand cart provides a means to secure the baskets and transport them without a standard grocery cart. The hand cart comprises a two-wheeled structure that movably supports load, including a collapsible handle and foldable frame for improved storage. Brackets along the handle and frame provide securement for the baskets, while two rear-facing hooks provide for an additional bin attachment. The baskets may be lined with removable bags or insular liners to protect the baskets or to preserve frozen food during transport between the market and home.

Abstract: A shelf for use with a shopping cart. The shelf includes a carrier section and a connection arrangement. The carrier section is designed to be connected to a front end of the shopping cart. The carrier section includes a front wall, a back wall, a mid-section, and a cavity. The cavity is formed by the front wall, a back wall, a mid-section and is designed to receive goods placed in the carrier section. The front wall is designed to move relative to the mid-section to enable a top opening in the cavity to expand and contract. The connection arrangement is designed to secure the carrier section to the front end of the shopping cart.

Abstract: A modular basket system, accompanying hand cart, and method for collecting and transporting grocery items. A series of rectangular baskets placed inside a standard shopping cart provide storage and organization for groceries while shopping. Handles on the baskets allow easy transfer in and out of the shopping cart. Optionally, a collapsible hand cart provides a means to secure the baskets and transport them without a standard grocery cart. The hand cart is a two-wheeled structure that movably supports load, and comprises a collapsible handle and foldable frame for improved storage. The baskets may be additionally lined with removable bags or insular liners to preserve frozen foods between the market and home.

Abstract: A supporting device of an intelligent terminal equipment and a supermarket shopping cart provided with the supporting device are disclosed. The supporting device of an intelligent terminal equipment includes a mounting member (101), a first supporting member (102) and a second supporting member (103). The rear end of the first supporting member (102) is fixed with the front side of the mounting member (101), and the rear end of the second supporting member (103) is fixed with the front side of the mounting member (101). The front end of the first supporting member (102) and the front end of the second supporting member (103) are connected by a first supporting joint member (104). The first supporting member (102), the second supporting member (103) and the first supporting joint member (104) are used to support the intelligent terminal equipment. The supporting device of an intelligent terminal equipment is mounted on the handle of a supermarket shopping cart by plastic bayonets and screws.

Abstract: A shopping cart device includes a shopping bag, hook devices, supporting bars, handles, and fasteners. The shopping bag has an opening surrounded by a rim portion. The hook devices are attached to the rim portion of the shopping bag and configured to engage the shopping cart so as to hold the shopping bag in place on the shopping cart. The supporting bars are fixed to the part of the rim portion of the shopping bag, and each of the pair of hook devices is fixed to a corresponding one of the supporting bars. The handles are fixed to a corresponding one to the supporting bars. The fasteners are fixed to a part of the supporting bars, and the fasteners are configured to stick together detachably when unhooked from the shopping cart.

Abstract: A device for facilitating the use and transport of reusable shopping bags has a pair of straps that extend around and secure one of more reusable bags. The straps are securable to one another at a number of locations so the straps can secure a variable number of reusable shopping bags. The device is provided with a snap hook or another fastener for fastening the device to a shopping cart or shopping basket.

Abstract: A shopping bag system comprising a plurality of handled bags and a primary bag. The primary bag comprises a front face, a rear face, a pair of opposing end walls and a bottom. The end walls and bottom connect the front face to the rear face thereby defining a chamber. The chamber is capable of receiving the plurality of handled bags, and, upon removing the handled bags from the chamber, the chamber is capable of retaining shopping items therein. A fastener is coupled to one of the opposing end walls, the front face, or the rear face. The fastener is capable of releasably securing the primary bag to a shopping cart. The primary bag may be securably foldable to a U-configuration.

Abstract: A shopping bag container (SBC 10) that is designed to be releasably attached to a structural member located on a conventional shopping cart (160). The SBC 10 is comprised of three major elements: an inner section (12), an outer section (58) and an expandable divider (90) that is attached between the inner section (12) and the outer section (58). The expandable divider (90) is preferably comprised of an accordion structure (92) that allows the SBC (10) to be placed in either a flat configuration or in an expanded configuration. The flat configuration is utilized when the SBC (10) is stored or when being carried. When the accordion structure (92) is placed in the expanded position several shopping bags (164) can be conveniently inserted and stored in the SBC (10) for later use.

Abstract: A media enhanced shopping cart system comprises a shopping cart comprising a frame, a basket, a handle, a base tray, a plurality of wheels, a read component for performing a proximity scan of the shopping cart, a locationing component for determining a location of the shopping cart within a store based on the scan, and a display component for displaying at least one advertisement for a product based on the location of the shopping cart within the store, wherein the locationing component is further operable to determine a location of the product within the store relative to the shopping cart based on the scan, and wherein the display component is further operable to display an indication of the location of the advertised product relative to the location of the shopping cart.

Abstract: The shopping cart organizer fits removably into the child's seat area of a shopping cart, and facilitates the monitoring of a child by a parent or guardian shopper during a shopping trip. The device includes two rigidly connected panels and a hinged panel that permit the devices to fold and nest compactly for storage when not in use. A first panel serves as a seat bottom for the child's seating area, and may be padded. A second panel extends upwardly and rearwardly from the first panel to face a rearwardly facing child in the child's seat, and includes a series of shopping related features thereon to keep the child occupied. A third panel extends outwardly and rearwardly from the upper edge of the second panel to face the shopper and includes a series of aids to assist the shopper, e.g., charts, coupon and list holders, calculator, article storage hooks, etc.

Abstract: A shopping trolley has a folding and telescoping frame carried by three wheels. A telescopic rod, a part-circle in shape, carries a handle at its upper end and a front wheel at its lower end. From saddles on this rod, shopping bags with stiffened openings can be hung. Pivotted to the curved rod is a leg carrying two rear wheels each on a respective, pivoting arm. Sliding movement of a collar along the leg, combined with telescoping of the curved rod, serve to collapse the trolley for storage.

Abstract: In one aspect, a shopping bag or carryall (hereinafter, shopping bag and carryall refer to the inventive shopping bag interchangeably unless otherwise noted) is describe that addresses the problems and inconvenience of having to carry multiple articles and personal items individually into a store, and access those articles in the store when shopping. The shopping bag assists the shopper by organizing the many necessities typically carried and used by shoppers. The numerous features of the bag serve to protect and makes immediately available all of the typical items a shopper may need.

Abstract: In one aspect, a shopping bag or carryall (hereinafter, shopping bag and carryall refer to the inventive shopping bag interchangeably unless otherwise noted) is describe that addresses the problems and inconvenience of having to carry multiple articles and personal items individually into a store, and access those articles in the store when shopping. The shopping bag assists the shopper by organizing the many necessities typically carried and used by shoppers. The numerous features of the bag serve to protect and makes immediately available all of the typical items a shopper may need.

Abstract: A shopping bag system comprising a plurality of handled bags and a primary bag. The primary bag comprises a front face, a rear face, a pair of opposing end walls and a bottom. The end walls and bottom connect the front face to the rear face thereby defining a chamber. The chamber is capable of receiving the plurality of handled bags, and, upon removing the handled bags from the chamber, the chamber is capable of retaining shopping items therein. A fastener is coupled to one of the opposing end walls, the front face, or the rear face. The fastener is capable of releasably securing the primary bag to a shopping cart.

Abstract: A collapsible cup holder is provided. The collapsible cup holder is adapted to be coupled to a shopping cart and is rotatable between a retracted and deployed configuration. The cup holder includes a back with a top portion and a bottom portion. A top ring is rotatably coupled to the top portion and a base is rotatably coupled to the bottom portion. A strut extends between the top ring and the base and is rotatably coupled to both such that rotation of either the top ring or the base causes corresponding rotation of the other.

Abstract: A carrier basket has a bracket body, a pair of front basket-holding rods, a pair of positioning elements, and a rear basket-holding rod. The pair of front basket-holding rods is connected to both sides of the stroller frame, respectively. Each of the pair of positioning elements has a connecting portion for connecting with rear end of the front basket-holding rods, a pivotal portion for connecting with the rear basket-holding rod, and a pair of snap edges for holding the rear basket-holding rod in a first position. When the rear basket-holding rod is rotated in a direction against the snap edges, the snap edges can be pressed to open wider, thereby releasing the rear basket-holding rod from the first position and opening the rear end of the bracket.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sanitary shopping cart organizer device in which a material is attached to a handle of a shopping cart. The material provides a barrier to germs or dirt on the handle or the shopping cart. Preferably, the material is a durable material, such as a backpack material. The material can include a coating to provide waterproofing or wiping down of liquids or dirt from the material. In one embodiment, the material is formed of fabric to allow machine washing and drying and to provide comfort to a user such that the temperature of the handle is not felt by the user. The device can be expeditiously attached to the handle of the shopping cart, for example with a VELCRO® material. One or more pockets can be formed in a front surface of the device. The pockets can be used to hold, for example, a shopping list, coupons, pad, pen, eyeglasses, key and the like. The device can be formed of a single piece of material.

Abstract: A shopping cart notepad holder. The allows a user of a shopping cart to have the option of using the holder as a holder of a shopping list while at the same time providing a child with a writing surface. The shopping cart notepad holder comprises a first notepad holder, the notepad holder has a first lateral attachment guide, a second notepad holder, the second notepad holder has a second lateral attachment guide, the second lateral attachment guide is mounted on the first attachment guide, and a retractable arm system for attaching the shopping cart notepad holder to a shopping cart, the retractable arm system is housed within and is attached to the first lateral attachment guide.

Abstract: A shopping bag is formed in the shape of an “N” and able to be fixed in a shopping cart at both ends of the top part of the shopping bag having a fixing part (2) including a rib (20) for strength inside the shopping bag, and a support frame part (4) for supporting the fixing part (2) and formed as a base frame of the shopping bag, with an outer cover able to wrap the top part of the front and rear of the shopping bag, and the support frame part (4). A board is included at the bottom of the shopping bag.

Abstract: A cupholder, which is mountable to a wall of a basket of a shopping cart, comprises a continuous wire having two lowermost portions, between and to which the outer mounting plate is mounted, two intermediate portions, which define a cup-supporting level and on which a cup-supporting plate is seated, and an uppermost portion, which is shaped to embrace a cup being held by the cupholder. The continuous wire has two lower connecting portions, each of which connects one of the lowermost portions to one of the intermediate portions, and two upper connecting portions, each of which connects one of the intermediate portions to the uppermost portion.