US3590752A
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Loading rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-19
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1989-02-19
Abstract
Abstract A rack for the shipping and storing of cylindrical objects with their major axes parallel to the support surface comprising an elongated base, a plurality of upwardly opening U-shaped sections presented vertically upon said base and being of a depth greater than the diameter of the object; there being handle-forming portions at each end of the rack for facilitating handling thereof in loaded or unloaded state; and interconnecting, cooperative means provided on said racks for effecting securement between a lower rack and a rack superimposed thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas N De Pew
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:44
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/38; B65D19/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A loading rack for use in stacking elongated cylindrical objects comprising a base member, a plurality of upwardly opening recess-forming sections mounted on said base member in side by side relationship throughout substantially the length of said base member; said recess-forming section being of U-shape having substantially parallel side portions and a bottom arcuate portion interconnecting said side portions; said recess-forming sections being of greater vertical extent than the maximum cross section of objects to be received; handle forming means comprising an elongated web extending upwardly of each end of said base member and being spaced endwise of said base member from the adjacent recess-forming section; upper and lower flanges being integrated with said web and in perpendicular planar relationship thereto; first means securing said lower horizontal flange upon said base member; second means securing said upper horizontal flange to the adjacent recess-forming section; and a pin mounted on said upper horizontal flange and projecting upwardly thereof; said lower flange and said base member having aligned openings slightly in greater cross section than said pin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A loading rack for use in stacking elongated cylindrical objects comprising a base member, a plurality of upwardly opening recess-forming sections mounted on said base member in side by side relationship throughout substantially the length of said base member; said recess-forming section being of U-shape having substantially parallel side portions and a bottom arcuate portion interconnecting said side portions; said recess-forming sections being of greater vertical extent than the maximum cross section of objects to be received; handle forming means comprising an elongated web extending upwardly of each end of said base member and being spaced endwise of said base member from the adjacent recess-forming section; upper and lower flanges being integrated with said web and in perpendicular planar relationship thereto; first means securing said lower horizontal flange upon said base member; second means securing said upper horizontal flange to the adjacent recess-forming section; and a pin mounted on said upper horizontal flange and projecting upwardly thereof; said lower flange and said base member having aligned openings slightly in greater cross section than said pin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A loading rack as defined in claim 1 and further characterized by receptacle-forming means depending from said base member for receiving the forks of a forklift truck.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A loading rack as defined in claim 2 and further characterized by said receptacle-forming means being presented in axially aligned relationship with said base member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A loading rack as defined in claim 2 and further characterized by said receptacle-forming means being presented in axially normal relationship to said base member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
144 words
A loading rack for use in stacking elongated cylindrical objects comprising a base member, a plurality of upwardly opening, recess-forming sections mounted on said base member in side by side relationship throughout substantially the length of said base member; said recess-forming sections being of greater vertical extent than the maximum cross section of objects to be received; handle-forming means mounted adjacent the end portions of said base member, said handle-forming means extending upwardly and being spaced endwise of said base member from the adjacent recess-forming section; first and second horizontal flanges on said handle-forming means disposed in planar parallel relationship with said base member; a pin mounted on said first horizontal flange; said second horizontal flange having an opening slightly greater in cross section than said pin for effecting interlocking engagement with a corresponding pin of an adjacent rack for development of multilayer stacking.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
144 words
A loading rack for use in stacking elongated cylindrical objects comprising a base member, a plurality of upwardly opening, recess-forming sections mounted on said base member in side by side relationship throughout substantially the length of said base member; said recess-forming sections being of greater vertical extent than the maximum cross section of objects to be received; handle-forming means mounted adjacent the end portions of said base member, said handle-forming means extending upwardly and being spaced endwise of said base member from the adjacent recess-forming section; first and second horizontal flanges on said handle-forming means disposed in planar parallel relationship with said base member; a pin mounted on said first horizontal flange; said second horizontal flange having an opening slightly greater in cross section than said pin for effecting interlocking engagement with a corresponding pin of an adjacent rack for development of multilayer stacking.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
A loading rack as defined in claim 5 and further characterized by each of said recesses being of U-shape having substantially parallel side portions and a bottom arcuate portion interconnecting said side portions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
112 words
In combination with a storage pallet having a loading deck, a first set of racks disposed on said deck; each rack being disposed in transversely aligned, parallel relationship and located adjacent opposed side edges of said deck; each of said first set of racks having a plurality of upwardly opening recesses for receiving the end portions of elongated objects extending therebetween; the vertical extent of said recesses being greater than the maximum cross section of Said received objects; a second set of racks; interlocking means on said first and second sets of racks for stacking said second set of racks in vertically aligned, relationship with the adjacent racks of said first set.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
112 words
In combination with a storage pallet having a loading deck, a first set of racks disposed on said deck; each rack being disposed in transversely aligned, parallel relationship and located adjacent opposed side edges of said deck; each of said first set of racks having a plurality of upwardly opening recesses for receiving the end portions of elongated objects extending therebetween; the vertical extent of said recesses being greater than the maximum cross section of Said received objects; a second set of racks; interlocking means on said first and second sets of racks for stacking said second set of racks in vertically aligned, relationship with the adjacent racks of said first set.
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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) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |