Patented invention — Electric-assist folding cart for people over 60
For sale: a fully patented invention of an electrically assisted, foldable, and modular trolley, specially designed for people over 60 and those with reduced mobility. The product combines electric propulsion, a foldable hand frame, and a unique rotatable mobile carrier—a combination that is unique on the market.
The concept is protected by a granted Belgian invention patent (No. 1032118 B1, granted 06/10/2025) and validated through independent market research involving 720 respondents in Belgium, the Netherlands, and France. The buyer acquires full ownership of the invention, the patent, and all associated intellectual property rights.
Ideal for a manufacturer, distributor, or investor looking to get in early on a scalable mobility product for a structurally growing market.
About the invention
The Electric Folding Trolley is an innovative, electrically assisted, and foldable trolley for general use. The product is primarily designed for older consumers (60+) and people with reduced mobility who have difficulty pulling or pushing a manual cart—especially on slopes or when carrying heavy loads.
The trolley propels itself on demand via electrically powered rear wheels (rechargeable battery), drastically reducing the physical strain on the user. The foldable handlebar allows for compact storage. The unique rotatable mobile carrier enables the transport of two containers at once—the key distinguishing feature of the invention.
Intellectual Property
Patent
Belgian invention patent no. 1032118 B1
Granted
June 10, 2025
Classification
B62B 3/02 & B62B 5/00
Assignee
Maenhout NV, Bruges
Extendable to
European patent (EPO) & international (PCT)
The invention is technically distinct from three analyzed US reference patents. No comparable patented product currently exists on the market.
Market potential — proven through independent research
Independent quantitative and qualitative market research (March–April 2026, 720 respondents, ages 60+ in BE/NL/FR):
- 50% find the concept (very) interesting
- 61% of those interested have an actual intention to purchase
- 37% are willing to pay €500 or more — in Flanders, this rises to 56%
- ~29% of the total sample = potential buyer (Flanders: ~45%)
- Over 30 million people aged 60 and older in BE, NL, and FR — a structurally growing target market
What is being sold?
The buyer acquires full ownership of:
- Belgian invention patent no. 1032118 B1 (+ all rights as patent holder)
- Complete technical dossier (drawings, specifications, patent description)
- Know-how and trade secrets
- Complete market research report (720 respondents, 2026)
- Right to extend to the EPO and PCT
Optional: technical support from the inventor during the transition period (to be negotiated).
Ideal buyer profile
- Manufacturer or distributor active in mobility solutions, consumer products, or the healthcare sector
- Investor seeking a patented product with proven market demand
- Strategic buyer with a distribution network in BE, NL, and/or FR
Next steps
All detailed information—including the full market research report, the technical dossier, and the information memorandum—will be shared upon signing an NDA.
📬 CONTACT INFORMATION
Niko Keters — Amjak 📧 niko@amjak.be 📞 +32 499 29 52 36 (Contact us for the NDA and the full information memorandum)
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- Customer type
- B2B (Business to Business), B2C (Business to Consumer), Governments
- Active since
- 2025
- Real estate included
- No
- Translated from
- Dutch
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