ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 11 -- United States Patent no. 12,466,709, issued on Nov. 11.
"Enhanced shopping cart" was invented by Nick Janick (Belle River, Canada).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A tray element attachment for a shopping cart is provided. The tray affixes to the cart handle and an upper surface. A first receptacle accepts a first interactive device positionally oriented toward the seat occupant. A second receptacle accepts a second interactive device oriented the user pushing the cart by the handle. Each interactive device forms a mobile tablet computer that may be wirelessly connected to the internet and includes mobile application software. The occupant of the seat may access games...