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SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING USAGE OF SHOPPING CARTS OR OTHER HUMAN-PROPELLED VEHICLES

  • US 20090322492A1
  • Filed: 09/01/2009
  • Published: 12/31/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/18/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A locking system for disabling a vehicle to prevent its removal from a defined area which comprises:

  • a braking mechanism mounted on the vehicle to inhibit movement of the vehicle when the braking mechanism is activated;

    a first receiver mounted on the vehicle for receiving a first signal;

    a second receiver mounted on the vehicle for receiving a second signal; and

    a controller connected to the first receiver, to the second receiver and to the braking mechanism for receiving the first and second signals and selectively activating the braking mechanism in response thereto.

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