Abstract: A plastic trolley, such as a shopping trolley or luggage trolley, includes a loading element, such as a basket or a loading platform which loading element is provided with a handle and is supported by wheels. The loading element and the handle are manufactured in one piece with double walls by means of rotational molding. Furthermore, the basket can have holes which are formed by interconnected parts of the adjacent walls of the double wall construction of the basket.

Abstract: A shopping cart has a wheeled base, a frame projecting upwardly from the base, and a basket having a rear end secured to the frame and projecting forwardly from the frame. The basket has a front wall with a pair of leg openings, and a back support member is adjustably mounted in the basket for movement between a first position against the inside of the front wall to close the leg openings, and a second position spaced rearwardly from the front wall to provide a back support for a child seated in the front end of the cart with the child's legs extending through the leg openings.

Abstract: The present inventive device generally allows a user to easily engage and push or pull heavy and unwieldy object(s), most notably a line of nested shopping carts, effectively and without undue strain. The cart is designed specifically with universal utility in mind. The power is supplied by either an electrically driven motor or internal combustion engine. Power is transmitted to a transaxle with belts or an electric motor electronically controlled. A simple forward/reverse control via throttle handles causes cart movement and steering is achieved through dual rear castors. The front of the cart contains a receiver that allows easy attachment for a multitude of attachments for a variety of uses. A square tube fitment with a quick release device lets the cart be configured for different markets and easy field change. One such attachment is a shopping cart adapter, which attaches to the cart through the receiver connection.

Abstract: A reusable sanitary cover for a conventional shopping cart handle, to protect shoppers and their infants or small children from the germ-laden surface thereof. In the preferred embodiment, the cover comprises a flexible sheet of washable material that is shaped into a cylinder that securely fits a shopping cart handle. A slit allows a customer to press the cover onto the handle. The material used for the sheet promotes a child's safe, sanitary teething or oral contact with the cover. Also, the cover incorporates amusing distractive features to occupy infants and children while the parent or adult shops. An alternative embodiment of the cover comprises two rectangular transparent sheets of material having snap members that secure the cover onto the handle during use and defining a hermetic, watertight enclosure that contains a volume of transparent fluid, preferably purified water.

Abstract: A collapsible utility cart for use with automobile trunks including a basket having a generally rectangular configuration. The basket has an open upper end and a closed bottom end. A pair of forward legs are included each having an upper end pivotally coupled with a forward portion of the closed bottom end of the basket. Each of the forward legs has a caster disposed on lower ends thereof. The pair of forward legs have an extended orientation whereby they are perpendicular to the closed bottom end of the basket and a collapsed orientation whereby they are folded upwardly to a position abutting the closed lower end of the basket. A pair of rearward legs are each pivotally coupled with a rearward portion of the closed bottom end of the basket. A lower end of each rearward leg has a caster disposed thereon.

Abstract: A molded plastic basket for a shopping cart includes side and front walls formed of a molded gridwork of ribs extending at an angle relative to the upright direction of the basket when it is assembled to a shopping cart chassis. The front and side walls intersect each other along convex arcuate curved corner sections with the gridwork ribs continuously flowing around the corner sections up to a mold parting line provided midway around the curved sections. The ribs of the side walls extend parallel to each other to permit molding of the side walls by a transversely moveable mold section that moves towards and away from the side wall area during molding and the ribs of the front wall likewise all extend parallel to each other in a direction generally perpendicular to the direction of the side wall ribs to enable molding of the ribs of the front wall by another moveable section of a mold that moves in a direction generally perpendicular to the direction of motion of the mold section forming the side walls.

Abstract: A combination shopping cart and basket includes a basket member having a pair of opposing gripping members to assist a user in lifting the device. The basket member is dimensioned to be received within a vehicle's trunk. A handle is attached to the top edge of the basket and is pivotable between an outwardly extending position to function as a shopping cart handle and horizontal position, superimposed on the basket member allowing the basket to be stored within the trunk. The basket member is mounted on a wheel assembly and includes a brake assembly to assist a user in stopping the device.

Abstract: A new motorized personal shopping cart for allowing personal items to be carried in an easier manner. The inventive device includes a container portion having an open upper end, a closed lower end, opposed front and rear walls, and opposed side walls. The closed lower end has a swivel wheel disposed thereon inwardly of the front wall. The closed lower end has a pair of rear wheels coupled thereto inwardly of the rear wall. The pair of rear wheels have an axle extending therebetween. The axle has a gear secured thereto. A U-shaped handle portion is secured to and extends upwardly from the open upper end of the container portion. A housing is secured to the rear wall of the container portion. A lower portion of the housing couples with the axle and contains the gear therein. An upper portion of the housing has an access door coupled therewith. A battery is disposed within the upper portion of the housing inwardly of the access door. A motor is secured within the lower portion of the housing.

Abstract: A shopping cart (12) comprising a frame assembly (28) having a pair of longitudinal frame rails (132, 134) extending between a pair of transverse frame rails (136, 138), a pair of upwardly extending axle tabs (63) for receiving an axle (156) onto which a pair of front wheel assemblies (30) are rotatably attached such that the axis of rotation of the front wheel assemblies (30) is above transverse frame rail (138) and a pair of rear wheel assemblies (30) which are rotatably mounted on fully rotatable casters (152, 154) such that the axis of rotation of the rear wheel assemblies (30) is below the transverse frame rail (136) and above the transverse frame rail (138).

Abstract: A mobile cart having particular utility when used as a grocery, or shopping cart. The cart comprises a frame, a basket operable for receiving articles and attached to an upper platform portion of the frame, and a rack vertically spaced from the basket and attached to a lower base portion of the frame. The cart further includes a plurality of swiveling, wheeled casters mounted on the lower base portion thereby permitting the cart to be easily propelled in any direction by the cart operator. The frame is configured to dispose the basket at a comfortable working height for the cart operator and to provide the operator with easy access to the rack. The frame is constructed of hollow metallic tubing so as to provide the required structural rigidity while minimizing weight.

Abstract: A shopping trolley having a basket (1) mounted on a support structure (4) and a user handle (5). The support structure is mounted on a wheeled carriage (2). The basket is openable at its rear to permit nesting of similar trolleys, and the rear opening is closed by a swinging flap (18) which is made up of a single plastics molding incorporating the basket (1) the support structure (4) and the wheeled carriage (2). Preferably the shopping trolley may have one or more generally flat areas (6) on the front and/or side walls of the basket (1). The areas (6) are surrounded by retaining ribs (7), and (6) are adapted for the insertion of advertising plates (20).

Abstract: A nestable shopping cart is comprised of a main containment basket supported elevated by a frame which is displaceable on casters. A handle bar is secured rearwardly spaced from a rear wall of the basket by spaced side attachment members at opposed ends thereof. A restraining open area is defined between the rear wall of the shopping basket, the handle bar and the space side attachment members. A secondary containment basket is secured between a pair of rear frame members in a lower section of the frame and has at least a portion of a top open end thereof aligned substantially on a vertical axis passing through the restraining open area. The secondary basket is secured spaced inwardly of the pair of rear frame members by nesting support brackets.

Abstract: A panel adapted to engage the supporting frame of an infant seat support in a shopping cart and to pivot downwardly through the bottom of the merchandise compartment of said cart to form a secure generally triangular enclosure in said cart for placement therein of a shopper's purse or other valuables. The enclosure is unlocked but by coaction with merchandise placed in the cart formes a deterrent against theft of said purse or valuables.

Abstract: A store coupon organizing and dispensing apparatus. The apparatus has a coupon holder disposed in an elongated frame with a lower notch adapted to engage a handle of a shopping cart. The lower notch is adapted also to serve as a carrying handle. The coupon holder has a rotary mechanism which includes a drum with rods disposed on it. The rods are adapted to hold the coupon file cards, such that when the drum is rotated the coupons are serially revealed for selection by a user. Alternatively, the coupon file cards may be pivoted about an arcuate hub which is housed in a similar elongated frame. A calculator is preferably mounted on an external top face of the frame to allow a user to tally and compare prices of items. An internal enclosed storage cavity is included in the frame for storing coupons selected for use by the shopper.

Abstract: A cup holder mounted to a transversely extending handle of a shopping cart includes a holding member and an adjusting member. The holding member is mounted fixedly to the handle so as to project from the handle. The adjusting member is mounted to the handle so as to be pivotable between an operative position and an inoperative position. The adjusting member has a distal edge facing toward a concave edge of the holding member in the operative position of the adjusting member and away from the concave edge thereof in the inoperative position of the adjusting member. A cup having a frusto-conical wall can be supported between the concave edge of the holding member and the distal edge of the adjusting member with the adjusting member in the operative position or between the concave edge of the holding member and a near portion of the handle with the adjusting member in the inoperative position.

Abstract: A storage and display device for use in combination with a shopping cart for the storage of small items and articles, the display of advertising copy or material and retention of coupons comprising a rigid outer open receptacle having a similarly configured flexible inner open receptacle at least partially disposed therein and a coupon retainer.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for determining the overrun force which is produced by a trailer on a tractor during the braking operation without the requirement of a force sensor on the coupling. This process consists essentially of determining the equilibrium of the forces acting upon the tractor in the vertical direction, the equilibrium of forces acting upon the tractor in the horizontal direction, and finally determining the overrun force from the vertical and horizontal equilibrium of forces.

Abstract: In a shopping cart comprising an undercarriage, a handle having two tubular portions extending generally upwardly from the undercarriage, and a basket mounted to the undercarriage and the handle, the basket has a gate hinged to the tubular portions of the handle via a hinge wire extending along an upper edge of the gate. Two tubular sleeves are fixed to the handle, each extending through an inwardly opening aperture in an associated one of the tubular portions of the handle. Each end portion of the hinge wire extends into one of the tubular sleeves. Two rivets are fixed to the handle, each having an outside head, a tubular shank extending inwardly through an outwardly opening aperture in an associated one of the tubular portions of the handle and through an associated sleeve, and a mandrel drawn outwardly into the shank so as to expand the shank and the associated sleeve.

Abstract: A plastic basket of a nestable cart is supported upon a frame thereof by a reinforcing member that is integrally formed with at least one bumper at the front panel of the cart. The bumper is adapted to contact a support member carried by a rear panel of a similarly constructed cart such that, when the two carts are nested, the bumper abuts the support member in order to force pivoting of the rear panel without undue wear of any plastic.

Abstract: An automatically retractable safety belt device for arresting a child seated in a seat compartment of a shopping cart. The device comprises a housing attachable to a frame member adjacent the seat compartment. An elongated strap is disposed in the housing and has a free end thereof provided with a connector and accessible from outside the housing. A retracting mechanism is provided in the housing and the inner end of the strap is connected thereto. The retractable mechanism maintains a major portion of the belt retracted in the housing. The connector at the end of the strap is attachable, when the strap is extended from the housing, whereby to position the strap in a restraining manner about a child seated in the seat compartment. When the connector is released, the belt is automatically retracted in the housing by the retracting mechanism.

Abstract: A wheeled nestable shopping cart having a wheeled base on which an upwardly-opening shopping basket is fixedly mounted. A handle is fixedly positioned adjacent the rear end of the basket. The base is formed primarily by three one-piece U-shaped rearwardly opening members. The first U member defines a base frame and mounts casters adjacent the front or bight end thereof, and rear wheels adjacent the free ends of the side legs. The second U member has an elevated U-shaped portion which directly supports the bottom wall of the basket adjacent the rear end thereof, and has rear leg portions which project down and rigidly secure to the side legs of the base frame adjacent the rear ends thereof. The third U member functions to provide vertical load support between the first and second members, and to prevent storage of goods on the base.

Abstract: In a shopping cart comprising an undercarriage, a handle having two tubular portions extending generally upwardly from the undercarriage, and a basket mounted to the undercarriage and the handle, the basket has a gate hinged to the tubular portions of the handle via a hinge wire extending along an upper edge of the gate. Each end portion of the hinge wire extends through an inwardly opening aperture in an associated one of the tubular portions of the handle. Two rivets are employed, each having a head bearing against one such tubular portion of the handle, a tubular shank extending inwardly through an outwardly opening aperture in the same handle portion, and a mandrel drawn outwardly into the shank so as to expand the shank. As disposed within the tubular portions of the handle, the mandrels of the rivets limit axial movement of the hinge wire and retain the end portions of the hinge wire within the tubular portions of the handle, approximately at a centered position.

Abstract: A small foldable shopping cart having a large central load-supporting section defined between front and rear U-shaped frames and pivotally connected to a handle also of U-shaped whose shanks provide rests below the central load-supporting section. At the front frame, a pair of small load-supporting sections are pivotally connected and at the rear frame, another small load-supporting section is pivotally connected.

Abstract: A system for braking a wheeled vehicle when it is attempted to be moved outside of a defined perimeter wherein at least one wheel of the vehicle is mechanically coupled to a shaft carrying means to create upon rotation of the shaft, through electromagnetic action an electric current at a pair of terminals; circuit means, responsive to a predetermined signal, to short said terminals, thereby creating a counter electromagnetic force to inhibit rotation of said shaft and wheel coupled thereto to brake the latter; means to generate said predetermined signal; and means to radiate said signal locally along said perimeter.

Abstract: A collapsable handcart includes a first axle on which a first pair of wheels are rotatably mounted, a second axle on which a second pair of wheels are rotatably mounted, a substantially inverted U-shaped slanted handle member securely mounted to the second axle at two distal ends thereof, and a collapsable basket. A positioning member extends laterally outward from a lower portion of the first frame member of the basket adjacent to the first axle. A supporting member extends between lower ends of the inverted U-shaped handle member and above the second pair of wheels and below the bottom frame member. A first pair of pivotal members each of which have a first end pivoted to the bottom portion of a second frame member of the basket adjacent to the second axle and a second end pivoted to a mediate portion of the handle member. A second pair of pivotal members each of which have a first end pivoted to the mediate portion of the handle member and a second end.

Abstract: A body trailer is provided and consists of a housing having a compartment for storing various items, with a door hinged to the housing for covering the compartment. A pair of wheels are mounted on one end of the housing, while a mechanism is mounted on other end of the housing for towing the body trailer behind a person, with the wheels rolling along the ground.

Abstract: The invention is a clothes shopping cart that is designed to hold a substantial number of clothing and accessory items for a shopper in department and clothing stores. The cart moves about easily and provides the shopper with the ability to load up the cart with goods as a shopper wheels the cart about through the department store aisles. The clothing shopping cart is designed for ease of parking in conjunction with other carts. The cart uses a U shaped base and a storage space that is oriented to allow the carts to nest with each other. The cart is constructed to permit a substantial number or items to be placed in the cart prior to purchase while allowing for an adequate amount of room between the cart and aisles of the ordinary department store, so that a plurality of cars can move in and about the department store.

Abstract: A powered display is mounted on a shopping cart (12'") and powered by movement of the shopping cart. In one preferred embodiment of the present invention, the powered display includes an electronic display (260). Rotational power from a wheel (22'") of the shopping cart is transmitted through a bowden cable (16'") to a generator (262). The generator converts the rotational power to electrical energy to power the electronic display.

Abstract: A system for motorizing a shopping cart or the like, the system comprising: a) a drive unit including an electric motor and a motor control circuit; b) a manual control member situated close to the push bar and suitable for acting on the control circuit for controlling both forwards and backwards displacement of the cart; c) a transmission between the motor and at least one wheel of the cart; d) a rechargeable storage battery for powering the motor; e) a feed bar suitable for recharging the battery from a fixed electrical charger, said bar having a front end and a rear end such that its front end is suitable for forming an electrical contact with the rear end of the bar of the preceding cart in a row, with the first cart in a row being connected directly to the charger; f) an electrical connection between said bar and the positive terminal of the battery, when said electrical contact is established between the two above-mentioned bars; and g) a permanent electrical connection between ground constituted by the

Abstract: A device for carrying a person and propelling a shopping cart. The device includes an easily detachable cross-bar for coupling a bicycle-like device to a shopping cart. The bicycle-like device includes a seat and pedals/sprocket assembly for propelling the shopping cart. The bicycle-like device includes dual rear wheels which enhances the stability and maneuverability of the coupled device.

Abstract: A shopping container device, including a first, storage bag-size, collapsible bag, having an open top and a closed bottom, a flexible, non-stretchable handle attached about the open top for carrying the bag when full, a second, smaller collapsible bag having a closed bottom and an openable top, with the top biased normally closed, a flexible tape joining the open top of the first bag to the inside of the second bag a short distance below its biased-closed top, the bottom of the second bag folded flat to form a short flap, the flap folded about one portion of a small ring and attached it itself to form a ring-holding closed loop and a normally closed, openable snap anchored to the ring for attachment to the user's vehicle ignition keys, the smaller second bag of an overall size sufficient to completely contain the first bag collapsed therein, and of a length sufficient to contain the ignition keys when the first bag is removed therefrom.

Abstract: A shopping basket accessory includes a partition for covering a bin area of a conventional shopping cart and for providing a solid writing surface proximate the handle on the conventional shopping cart. A partition is mounted on a generally vertical divider disposed within the conventional shopping cart for enabling the partition to be stored in the generally parallel relationship on either side of the divider and lifted to a position extending between the divider and the shopping cart handle.

Abstract: A shopping cart having an upwardly-opening basket supported on a wheeled base. The basket has a pivotally-mounted rear gate to permit nesting of like carts. A bracket structure is hingedly suported on the cart handle, and has a frame structure disposed generally in the vicinity between the cart handle and the rear edge of the basket. The frame structure is adpated to mount a small video unit thereon. The bracket structure also has stops which engage the side supports for the handle and limit the bracket structure for swinging movement between raised and lowered positions. The bracket structure wil automatically swing upwardly to its raised position in response to nesting of like carts.

Abstract: A shopping organizer device is set forth providing a receptacle formed with a rigid forward and rear wall, and communicating spaced parallel pleated accordion side walls with an associated pleasted bottom wall including a series of dividers container therewithin wherein each divider includes an upwardly extending tab of a first dimension to receive category labels thereon. A plurality of spaced abutment portions are positioned at each end of the upper portion of the forward wall and are of a height equal to the first dimension and are received within spaced ears secured to an interior surface of a pivoted lid to rigidly and securely orient a lid relative to the forward wall and provide a portable and secure organization when not in use.

Abstract: A rotary display (10) for printed advertisements (40) is mounted on a shopping cart (12) and advanced by movement of the shopping cart. The rotary display includes an elongated rotary display drum (14) on which the advertisements are disposed. The display drum is drivingly linked by the meshing of a follower gear (62) with a drive gear (60) that is attached to one end (54) of a bowden cable (16). The opposite end of the bowden cable is drivingly linked to a wheel (22) of the shopping cart by a follower gear (64) that meshes with a drive gear (66) mounted on the wheel. Rotation of the shopping cart wheel is transmitted via the bowden cable to the display drum to cause rotational display of the advertisements contained thereon.

Abstract: A shopping bag for use with a supermarket shopping cart has a rectangular base and foldable sides with stiff upper edges for hooking over the sides of the basket of the cart.

Abstract: The shopping cart retrieval system has been designed to allow search teams to detect and recover stolen or misplaced shopping carts. It consists of two distinct units of electronic equipment integrated together to form a retrieval system. The heart of the system is a VHF "beacon " radio transmitter implanted in the handle of the shopping cart which is continuously emitting a signal when it leaves the store. A search team, assigned the task of locating and recovering shopping carts, is equipped with a VHF radio receiver with both omni-directional antenna for detection of a shoping cart at maximum range, and a directional antenna used for the close-in location process.

Abstract: A cart is disclosed herein for supporting and transporting a plurality of handled shopping or grocery bags which includes an elongated base having a pair of spaced apart wheels at one end and a stabilizing bar at its opposite. A vertical stanchion carries a support bar at a location midway between its opposite ends on which a multiplicity of posts or pins are carried about which the handles of shipping or grocery bags are held while suspended from the support bar. An adjustable handle is disposed on the end of the support bar over the wheels for tilting the cart on the wheels to pull or push the cart along a trvelling surface.

Abstract: An auxiliary wheel assembly for manually propelled wheeled carriers is disclosed. The assembly includes a frame having a mechanism to removably secure the frame to the manually propelled wheeled carrier. Also, at least one wheel is coupled with the frame which provides additional stability to the manually propelled carrier and distributes the load from the wheels of the manually propelled carrier to the wheel of the assembly. Further, a bracket may be coupled with the frame and the manually propelled carrier to move the assembly from a first use position to a second collapsible non-use position.

Abstract: An articulated shopping cart-tractor unit with a seat is provided for the handicapped. The tractor unit is connected to a conventional shopping cart by a bracket and coupling.

Abstract: A shopping cart that utilizes two pivotably connected tubular frames, each frame having two spaced apart legs with an axle carrying wheels extended between them. These frames are pivotably connected in a way which permits the movable frame to be tilted backward thus lifting the front wheels of the cart, and making the cart capable of climbing stairs. When not in use, the whole cart can be easily folded in a space saving unit convenient for storage in a small closet or the like.

Abstract: A shopping attachment is disclosed for direct connection to a conventional shopping cart to allow the cart to be safely utilized by and serve as a support for disabled persons. The attachment comprises a pair of spaced tubular members attachable to the shopping cart. Each of the tubular members has a wheel mounted to a lower portion thereof. The tubular members are formed to have a horizontal support section for supporting a portion of the weight of the user. The horizontal support section preferably extends forward of the wheels attached to the tubular members to provide greater support and stability to the user. A braking mechanism is disposed in engageable frictional contact with the wheel and a braking mechanism handle is provided for regulating the operation of the braking mechanism.

Abstract: A bottom-supported plastic basket for use with a wheeled cart frame having an upwardly facing frame mounting portion. The two sides, the front and the bottom of the basket are integrally molded. The bottom portion of the basket includes a plurality of quick release locking features which permit the basket to be readily coupled and decoupled from a cart chassis having corresponding mounting features. The basket may also be coupled to a conventional cart chassis.

Abstract: A portable desk and article carrying structure is disclosed primarily for use by manufacturers representatives, sales people, and the like for carrying the various articles and tools needed for displaying, promoting and selling products. The portable desk and article carrying structure allows such articles to be carried into a store and is demountably positionable on a shopping cart of the type commonly used in grocery stores so as to provide a convenient surface for writing and accomplishing various other tasks at locations within the store.

Abstract: A child safety belt for attachment across a seat having an attaching side rod element for releasable securement of the belt thereto. The belt comprises a strap having elastic properties and a detachable securing buckle is secured to at least one end of the strap. The securing buckle has a pair of jaw members pivotally interconnected on a pivot axis to move from a closed to an open position. A first of the jaw members has a throat portion to receive the side rod element therein. A second of the jaw members has a strap attaching end rearwardly and offset from the pivot axis in a direction toward the first jaw member whereby tension on the strap urges the second jaw member against the first jaw member when the side rod is received in the throat portion and the jaw members are brought to the closed position.

Abstract: An arrest device for a wheeled cart, such as a supermarket shopping cart. The device includes a hook and structure mounting the hook on the cart for swinging thereon in a front-to-back direction. The region where such swinging occurs is shiftable between lowered and raised positions to permit the hook to "walk" over surface irregularities by a compound swinging/shifting movement. In one embodiment, the mounting structure includes a leg pivotably attached at one end to the cart and at its other end to the hook. In another embodiment, the hook and connecting structure are formed as a unitary member having a slot which accomodates both swinging and vertical shifting of the hook with respect to the cart. In still another embodiment, the connecting structure takes the form of a spring which is continuously flexible in a front-to-back direction with respect to the cart.

Abstract: The base frame of the trolley is constituted by two elbowed side members of wire joined together by horizontal cross-members. On each side of a top portion fixed against the underside of the carrier basket, the side members are provided with a sloping front portion and a sloping rear portion. The sloping front portion is capable of nesting beneath the carrier basket of a similar trolley at the time of interengagement of two trolleys in order to slide against the rear cross-member of the base frame of the trolley located in front, thereby causing an upward displacement of the rear end of the front trolley at the end of the nesting movement, the rear wheels of which are lifted off the ground.

Abstract: A skid attachment for a shopping cart, useful in operative position to allow easy movement of the cart over snowy and icy surfaces, as in supermarket parking lots, includes a pair of skid members near the front wheels of the cart, when the attachment is installed, which are selectively movable into inoperative storage position underneath the cart and into operative position with the skid surfaces thereof being lower than the front wheels of the cart, hand operable linkages for moving the skid members selectively into either inoperative or operative position, and fastening means for holding the skid members and the associated linkages to the cart. Preferably, the skid attachment includes stops for limiting the movements of the skid members, locking means for holding them in position and handle or equivalent means so that the skid members may be readily moved into desired positions.

Abstract: A shopping cart having a movable frame upon which at least one basket for purchases is mounted via a rod or support structure. The basket is removably fastened to the rod or support structure, which is collapsible on the frame.

Abstract: A shopping cart incorporating a removable skid attachment, useful in operative position to allow easy movement of the cart over snowy and icy surfaces, as in supermarket parking lots, includes a pair of skid members near the front wheels of the cart, when the attachment is installed, which are selectively movable into inoperative storage position underneath the cart and into operative position with the skid surfaces thereof being lower than the front wheels of the cart, hand operable linkages for moving the skid members selectively into either inoperative or operative position, and fastening means for holding the skid members and the associated linkages to the cart. Preferably, the skid attachment includes stops for limiting the movements of the skid members, locking means for holding them in position and handle or equivalent means so that the skid members may be readily moved into desired positions.