US3581681A
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Pallet
Assignee: IRVING M NEWTON
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Filing: 1969-03-10
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1989-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A pallet is constructed of a thin-walled, resinous shell filled with a foam core bonded to the inside surface of the shell. The shell includes integral support beams spaced appropriately to accommodate a forklift for warehousing operations. Materials of construction are selected to meet strength requirements at minimum cost.
Inventors
- 👤 Irving M Newton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:50
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0006; B65D19/0008; B65D19/001; B65D19/0014; B65D19/0018; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00034; B65D2519/00044; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00069; B65D2519/00079; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00268; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00288; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00318; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00338; B65D2519/00398; B65D2519/00432; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00562; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S108/00; Y10S108/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
36 words
A pallet according to claim 1, wherein the shell element includes three support beam members depending from opposite sides and approximately the center, respectively, of the bottom member and extending the full length of said sides.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
24 words
A pallet according to claim 2 wherein each said support beam member includes a slot at approximately its center to accommodate pallet moving means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A pallet according to claim 1, including a platform element of thin, resinous sheet material mounted atop the approximately flat, bearing surface of the core element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A pallet according to claim 1, wherein the shell element includes end-cap members connecting corresponding edges of said side elements, bottom element, support beam walls, and support beam bases.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A pallet according to claim 5, wherein the shell element is of unitary construction from resinous sheet material between about one thirty-second and about one-fourth inch thick.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A pallet according to claim 6, wherein the core element is of rigid foam having a density between about 2 and about 4 pounds per cubic foot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A pallet according to claim 7, wherein the walls of the shell element are less than about one-sixteenth of an inch thick.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A pallet according to claim 8, including a platform element of thin resinous sheet material bonded on top of the core element.
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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) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |