US3347185A
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System of goods handling by means of flexible pallets using lift trucks or other lifting devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-07-01
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Granted: 1967-10-17
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Expires: 1985-07-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Colas Francois Jean Paul Marie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:00
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/36; B65D71/00; B65D71/0088; B65D71/0092; B65D71/0096; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00006; B65D2571/00111
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A FLEXIBLE PALLET FOR USE WITH A FORK LIFT TRUCK OR THE LIKE COMPRISING: (1) A MAIN LOAD-SUPPORTING BODY FORMED OF FLEXIBLE SHEET MATERIAL SIZED TO UNDERLIE THE LOAD TO BE CARRIED AND TO EXTEND UPWARDLY ALONG OPPOSITE VERTICAL SIDES THEREOF, SAID MATERIAL BEING FOLDED UPON ITSELF AT OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF WITH THE ENDS SECURED TO THE MAIN BODY TO DEFINE A PAIR OF SPACED PARALLEL POCKETS THEREIN; (2) A PAIR OF RIGID REINFORCING MEMBERS ONE SECURED IN EACH SAID POCKET; (3) RIGID MANDREL MEANS DETACHABLY CONNECTED TO SAID ENDS OF SAID SHEET, ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED ON SAID TWO VERTICAL SIDES OF THE LOAD, AND TO BE ENGAGED BY THE TINES OF A LIFT FORK; (4) AND TIE MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID MANDRELS FOR ENCIRCLING A LOAD AND SECURING IT TO SAID PALLET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A FLEXIBLE PALLET FOR USE WITH A FORK LIFT TRUCK OR THE LIKE COMPRISING: (1) A MAIN LOAD-SUPPORTING BODY FORMED OF FLEXIBLE SHEET MATERIAL SIZED TO UNDERLIE THE LOAD TO BE CARRIED AND TO EXTEND UPWARDLY ALONG OPPOSITE VERTICAL SIDES THEREOF, SAID MATERIAL BEING FOLDED UPON ITSELF AT OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF WITH THE ENDS SECURED TO THE MAIN BODY TO DEFINE A PAIR OF SPACED PARALLEL POCKETS THEREIN; (2) A PAIR OF RIGID REINFORCING MEMBERS ONE SECURED IN EACH SAID POCKET; (3) RIGID MANDREL MEANS DETACHABLY CONNECTED TO SAID ENDS OF SAID SHEET, ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED ON SAID TWO VERTICAL SIDES OF THE LOAD, AND TO BE ENGAGED BY THE TINES OF A LIFT FORK; (4) AND TIE MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID MANDRELS FOR ENCIRCLING A LOAD AND SECURING IT TO SAID PALLET.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-10-16 | 1971-04-17 | 1971-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-16 | 1975-04-17 | 1975-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-16 | 1979-04-17 | 1979-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |