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US3557719A
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Paperboard pallet assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-08-12
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Granted: 1971-01-26
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Expires: 1988-08-12
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to an improved pallet comprising an assemblage of paperboard elements which are preformed and cut to define blanks which may be stored and shipped in essentially flat condition, and assembled when and where needed, for use into a pallet having a load-bearing deck supported by a plurality of feet which are suitably spaced to permit the tines of a forklift truck to engage the underside of the deck for maneuvering the load-bearing pallet under use conditions.
Inventors
- 👤 Thaddeus A Gielas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:19
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0053; B65D19/0077; B65D19/0089; B65D19/0093; B65D19/0097; B65D19/02; B65D19/06; B65D19/20; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00019; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00054; B65D2519/00119; B65D2519/00124; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00293; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00323; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00338; B65D2519/00398; B65D2519/00432; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00562; B65D2519/00567; B65D2519/00736; B65D2519/00865; B65D2519/0087; B65D2519/0098; B65D2519/00985
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A paperboard pallet assembly comprising, in combination, a main deck member, a plurality of holes defined in said deck member, an overlay comprising a group of load-receiving sections, said sections being (interfitted) disposed in face-to-face relation with a surface of said deck member in assembly, and adjacent ones of said sections being joined by straps, said straps being fold(ed)able to extend through said holes to thereby define spaced channels beneath said deck, a load-bearing foot member disposed in tight fitting relation in each said channel and secured beneath and to said deck member by said strap to support said deck above floor level, said feet when positioned in said channels serve to hold said load-receiving section in position against said deck.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A paperboard pallet assembly comprising, in combination, a main deck member, a plurality of holes defined in said deck member, an overlay comprising a group of load-receiving sections, said sections being (interfitted) disposed in face-to-face relation with a surface of said deck member in assembly, and adjacent ones of said sections being joined by straps, said straps being fold(ed)able to extend through said holes to thereby define spaced channels beneath said deck, a load-bearing foot member disposed in tight fitting relation in each said channel and secured beneath and to said deck member by said strap to support said deck above floor level, said feet when positioned in said channels serve to hold said load-receiving section in position against said deck.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said overlay is formed of a single paperboard blank, said blank being cut to define a chain of load-receiving sections joined by integrally formed straps, said straps being precreased so that to permit folding thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein the sides of adjacent load-receiving sections joIned by a strap are parallel, and said sections are constructed to define a contiguous load-bearing surface when said straps are extended through said holes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein a plurality of overlays are provided for assembly with said deck, said overlays being disposed in space relation as assembled.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
The assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein counter cuts are provided in each of said load-receiving sections, said cuts being disposed adjacent longitudinal sides of said straps, and adapted to increase the length thereof so as to bring said sections into contiguous relationship upon extension of said straps through said holes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said holes are rectangular shaped, and certain of said holes in a series being disposed on a longitudinal axis which forms an acute angle with the longitudinal dimension of said deck.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The assembly as set forth in claim 6 wherein said load-receiving sections are trapezoidal in shape so as to provide a substantially rectangular overlay when said straps are extended through adjacent nonparallel holes in said deck member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said feet comprise a series of corrugated paperboard sheets, said sheets being disposed in said channel with said sheets extending vertically between said deck member and the floor.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-25 | 1974-07-27 | 1975-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-25 | 1978-07-27 | 1979-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-25 | 1982-07-27 | 1983-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |