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Collapsible pallet
Assignee: Collapsible Pallet Inc
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Filing: 1968-10-04
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Granted: 1971-03-02
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Expires: 1988-10-04
Abstract
Abstract Two or more parallel legs or cleats are removably disposed at the underside of a container by means of flexible, elastic straps with extremities projecting from the ends of each cleat, these extremities being provided with hooks or other gripping formations for detachably securing them to the sides or the top of the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph A Carfizzi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 03:40
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/0088; B65D71/0092; B65D19/00; B65D19/38; B65D19/40; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00006; B65D2571/00037; B65D2571/00055; B65D2571/0008; B65D2571/00086; B65D2571/00111
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
In combination, a container with a pair of upstanding spaced opposed sidewalls and a generally flat bottom, a plurality of cleats of a length substantially equaling the spacing of said sidewalls, said cleats being each provided with at least one throughgoing longitudinally extending borE, said container resting with said bottom on said cleats and having said sidewalls in substantial alignment with the ends of said cleats, and fastening means including a continuous elastic member traversing the bore of each cleat, said member having free extremities rising along said sidewalls and detachably engaging said container under tension above said bottom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
In combination, a container with a pair of upstanding spaced opposed sidewalls and a generally flat bottom, a plurality of cleats of a length substantially equaling the spacing of said sidewalls, said cleats being each provided with at least one throughgoing longitudinally extending borE, said container resting with said bottom on said cleats and having said sidewalls in substantial alignment with the ends of said cleats, and fastening means including a continuous elastic member traversing the bore of each cleat, said member having free extremities rising along said sidewalls and detachably engaging said container under tension above said bottom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination defined in claim 1 wherein said elastic member is a coil spring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination defined in claim 1 wherein the extremities of said elastic member terminate in rigid gripping formations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination defined in claim 1 wherein said free extremities are hooks engaging the top edges of said sidewalls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination defined in claim 1 wherein said sidewalls are provided with projections at different levels selectively engageable by said free extremities.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination defined in claim 1 wherein said container has a pair of end walls of foldable sheet material, said cleats being formed as folded over extensions of said end walls.
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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) | 1974-03-01 | 1974-08-31 | 1975-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-01 | 1978-08-31 | 1979-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-01 | 1982-08-31 | 1983-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |