US3626872A
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Tie-down pallet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-29
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Granted: 1971-12-14
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Expires: 1990-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A large supportive pallet, having self-contained tiedowns and alignment posts, to carry relatively large arrays of lumber in combined truck-rail transportation. The pallet is of sufficient rigidity to be movable in loaded condition by forklift truck. The particular configuration provides wooden supports for both lumber and pallet with an internal void to carry ancillary structures and an external configuration adapted to allow pallet stacking for transportation and storage. The pallet is designed to make possible the economical rail transportation of lumber with truck delivery to and from railheads.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel J Cully
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:48
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0053; B65D19/0077; B65D19/0089; B65D19/0093; B65D19/0095; B65D19/38; B65D19/385; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00029; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00059; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00293; B65D2519/00298; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00323; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00333; B65D2519/00353; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00562; B65D2519/00572; B65D2519/00736; B65D2519/00776; B65D2519/00786
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A relatively large, rigid pallet for the support of lumber especially in mixed rail-truck transportation, comprising, in combination: a rigid pallet body having a rectilinear peripheral frame with spaced parallel crosspieces and paired spaced loading tine channel crosspieces with loading tine channels extending laterally thereof to allow lateral access for the tines of a lift truck; load-supporting elements pivotably communicating with the cross elements to be movable from a load-supporting position immediately above the cross element to a downwardly storing position below the upper surface of the pallet; load-aligning means including internal brackets, medially positioned on the crosspieces, releasably carrying upwardly extending stakes to maintain a load on the pallet in appropriate vertical position; and load-fastening means carried by the pallet to releasably fasten a load securely thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A relatively large, rigid pallet for the support of lumber especially in mixed rail-truck transportation, comprising, in combination: a rigid pallet body having a rectilinear peripheral frame with spaced parallel crosspieces and paired spaced loading tine channel crosspieces with loading tine channels extending laterally thereof to allow lateral access for the tines of a lift truck; load-supporting elements pivotably communicating with the cross elements to be movable from a load-supporting position immediately above the cross element to a downwardly storing position below the upper surface of the pallet; load-aligning means including internal brackets, medially positioned on the crosspieces, releasably carrying upwardly extending stakes to maintain a load on the pallet in appropriate vertical position; and load-fastening means carried by the pallet to releasably fasten a load securely thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 1 having an auxiliary structure container formed by a bottom element extending between the lowermost portions of at least two of the cross elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention of claim 1 further characterized by the load fastening means comprising: a plurality of spaced opposed winches and pigtail cable fasteners carried by the side edges of the pallet, said pigtail cable fasteners comprising a length of rod formed as a conical spiral.
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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) | 1974-12-13 | 1975-06-14 | 1975-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-13 | 1979-06-14 | 1979-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-13 | 1983-06-14 | 1983-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |