Patent ID: 8162331

Claim:
A utility cart assembly comprising: a shopping cart including a basket and wheels positioned below the basket; a storage unit coupled to and positioned substantially entirely outside the basket, the storage unit defining 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, wherein the second panel defines an opening, and the compartment is accessible through the opening; and at least one coupling strap facilitating coupling of the storage unit to the basket; wherein: the basket defines a rear wall and a handle extending rearwardly from the rear wall, wherein the first panel is positioned adjacent and the storage unit extends over a substantial entirety of the rear wall, the basket defines a sidewall extending forwardly away from the rear wall, the utility cart assembly further comprising a side storage unit extending over a substantial entirety of the sidewall of the basket, and the side storage unit defining a storage chamber open to a rear side of the side storage unit.