A shopping cart includes a frame, a plurality of wheels for supporting the frame for movement over a floor, an arm connected to the frame, and a projection positioned proximate at least one of the wheels. The frame has a front end and a rear end. The arm is configured to engage the tow member for mo
A shopping cart includes a frame, a plurality of wheels for supporting the frame for movement over a floor, an arm connected to the frame, and a projection positioned proximate at least one of the wheels. The frame has a front end and a rear end. The arm is configured to engage the tow member for moving the frame. The projection engages the guide member to prevent one of the front end and the rear end from rotating over the other of the front end and the rear end. A handle assembly may include an elongated slot positioned proximate a handle. The shopping cart may also include a tray is releasably secured to the frame by inserting a tab into a slot. The shopping cart may also include a tab received within a slot to secure a basket against movement relative to the frame.
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1. A handle assembly for a shopping cart, the shopping cart having a front end and a rear end, the shopping cart including a basket and a rear gate, the handle assembly comprising: a handle positioned proximate the rear end of the shopping cart; andan elongated slot positioned proximate the handle a
1. A handle assembly for a shopping cart, the shopping cart having a front end and a rear end, the shopping cart including a basket and a rear gate, the handle assembly comprising: a handle positioned proximate the rear end of the shopping cart; andan elongated slot positioned proximate the handle and adapted for supporting an accessory;wherein the handle assembly is configured to support the rear gate for pivoting movement relative to the basket. 2. The handle assembly of claim 1, wherein the elongated slot is positioned forward of the handle. 3. The handle assembly of claim 1, wherein the handle includes side portions that are angled forward from a rear end and a center portion that is forward of the angled side portions. 4. The handle assembly of claim 1, further comprising a pair of cup holders, the cup holders being spaced apart laterally, wherein the elongated slot is positioned between the cup holders. 5. The handle assembly of claim 1, further comprising at least one hook positioned forward of the handle. 6. The handle assembly of claim 1, wherein the handle and the elongated slot are formed on a unitary member. 7. A handle assembly for a shopping cart, the shopping cart having a front end and a rear end, the shopping cart including a basket having an upper surface, the handle assembly comprising: a lower surface configured to contact the upper surface of the basket;a handle positioned proximate the rear end of the shopping cart, the handle defining a pair of side portions and a center portion extending between the side portions, the center portion positioned forward of the side portions; andan elongated slot positioned forward of the handle and parallel to the center portion. 8. The handle assembly of claim 7, wherein the handle, the lower surface, and the elongated slot are formed integrally. 9. The handle assembly of claim 7, further comprising a pair of cup holders, the cup holders being spaced apart laterally, wherein the elongated slot is positioned between the cup holders. 10. The handle assembly of claim 7, further comprising at least one hook positioned forward of the handle. 11. The handle assembly of claim 10, wherein the at least one hook extends toward the rear end of the cart and is positioned between the elongated slot and the handle. 12. The handle assembly of claim 10, wherein the at least one hook is formed integrally with the handle and the elongated slot. 13. The handle assembly of claim 12, further comprising a pair of cup holders formed integrally with the at least one hook, the elongated slot, and the handle, the cup holders being spaced apart laterally, wherein the elongated slot is positioned between the cup holders. 14. A shopping cart comprising: a frame including a base and an upright portion, the base defining a front end, and a rear end, a first side, and a second side opposite the first side, the upright portion including a pair of arms the frame base further including a plurality of wheels supporting the frame for movement over a floor;a basket positioned between the pair of arms, the basket including a rear gate; anda handle assembly extending between the first side of the frame and the second side of the frame, the handle assembly including a handle positioned proximate the rear end of the frame;an elongated slot positioned forward of the handle and adapted for supporting an accessory;wherein the handle assembly supports the rear gate for pivoting relative to the handle assembly and the basket. 15. The shopping cart of claim 14, wherein the handle includes side portions that are angled forward from a rear end and a center portion that is forward of the angled portions. 16. The shopping cart of claim 14, wherein the handle assembly further comprises a pair of cup holders, the cup holders being spaced apart laterally, wherein the elongated slot is positioned between the cup holders. 17. The shopping cart of claim 14, wherein the handle assembly further comprises at least one hook positioned forward of the handle. 18. The shopping cart of claim 14, wherein the basket is a first basket and the shopping cart further comprises a second basket positioned at least partially below the first basket. 19. The shopping cart of claim 14, wherein the pivot pin is positioned forward of the pair of arms. 20. The shopping cart of claim 14, wherein the handle assembly is supported on an upper surface of the basket. 21. The shopping cart of claim 14, wherein the handle assembly and the elongated slot are formed on a unitary member. 22. A shopping cart comprising: a frame including a base and an upright portion, the base defining a front end and a rear end, the upright portion including a pair of arms, each arm defining an upper end, the base further including a plurality of wheels supporting the frame for movement over a floor;a basket positioned between the pair of arms and defining an upper surface; anda handle assembly extending between the pair of arms and coupled to the upper ends of the pair of arms, the handle assembly directly supported on the upper surface of the basket, the handle assembly including a handle coupled to the rear end of the frame, the handle defining a pair of arcuate side portions and a center portion extending at least partially between the arcuate side portions, the center portion positioned forward of the arcuate side portions, andan elongated slot positioned forward of the handle and parallel to the center portion. 23. The shopping cart of claim 22, wherein the handle assembly further comprises at least one cup holder. 24. The shopping cart of claim 22, wherein the handle assembly includes a pair of cup holders laterally spaced apart from one another, wherein the elongated slot is positioned between the cup holders. 25. The shopping cart of claim 22, wherein the handle assembly includes at least one hook positioned forward of the handle. 26. The shopping cart of claim 25, wherein the at least one hook extends toward the rear end of the cart and is positioned between the elongated slot and the handle. 27. The shopping cart of claim 25, wherein the at least one hook is formed integrally with the handle and the elongated slot. 28. The shopping cart of claim 27, wherein the handle assembly includes a pair of cup holders spaced apart laterally from one another and formed integrally with the elongated slot and the handle, wherein the elongated slot is positioned between the cup holders. 29. The shopping cart of claim 22, wherein the basket is a first basket and the shopping cart further comprises a second basket positioned at least partially below the first basket. 30. The shopping cart of claim 22, wherein the basket includes rear gate, and the handle assembly is positioned directly above the rear gate. 31. The shopping cart of claim 22, wherein the basket includes a rear gate, wherein the handle assembly supports the rear gate for pivoting movement relative to the basket and the handle assembly. 32. The shopping cart of claim 22, wherein the handle assembly is formed as a unitary piece.
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Walter, Ivor Michel, Back gate and basket for cart.
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