Patent ID: 9694840
Date: 2017-07-04
CPC Classifications: B62B

Claim:
1. A cart accessory for holding open a receptacle comprising: an elongated body having a cart attachment mechanism for securing the cart accessory to at least a portion of a cart; and 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; wherein the cart attachment mechanism comprises an elongated channel for receiving the at least a portion of the cart and the receptacle securing mechanism comprises a plurality of receptacle securing mechanisms, with the elongated body further defining a plurality of recesses for receiving respective receptacle securing mechanisms when in the retracted position.