US3628469A
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Reinforced pallet
Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Co
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Filing: 1971-01-04
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1991-01-04
Abstract
Abstract A reinforced pallet, formed of a pair of rectangular tubular members spaced by a channel-shaped member. A rigid foamed resin material capable of holding weight is placed in pockets within the tubular members.
Inventors
- 👤 Nicholas R Neitzke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 01:04
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0053; B65D19/0077; B65D19/0089; B65D19/0093; B65D19/0095; B65D19/38; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00019; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00054; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00293; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00323; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00333; B65D2519/00398; B65D2519/00432; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00562
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A pallet comprising a pair of rectangular tubular members, each of said tubular members having top and bottom faces, and outer and inner side faces extending therebetween, said inner side faces facing each other and being parallel, a central aperture in said inner side faces, a channel-shaped member having upwardly extending sidewalls inserted into said tubular members through said central apertures, said upper face having a pocket formed therein, said pocket being in alignment with said channel member and having sidewalls extending downwardly into said channel member, a weight-supporting member in said pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A pallet comprising a pair of rectangular tubular members, each of said tubular members having top and bottom faces, and outer and inner side faces extending therebetween, said inner side faces facing each other and being parallel, a central aperture in said inner side faces, a channel-shaped member having upwardly extending sidewalls inserted into said tubular members through said central apertures, said upper face having a pocket formed therein, said pocket being in alignment with said channel member and having sidewalls extending downwardly into said channel member, a weight-supporting member in said pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The pallet of claim 1 in which said channel-shaped member has a pair of upper flanges extending inwardly from said sidewalls, said upper channels being braced against a pair of opposing side walls of said pocket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The pallet of claim 1 in which said tubular members have pairs of aligned apertures in said outer and inner side faces on each side of said central aperture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pallet of claim 3 in which flaps extend inwardly from the side edges of said apertures in said outer side faces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The pallet of claim 3 in which said upper wall has a pair of pockets aligned with said first pocket and placed outwardly of said aligned apertures, said pockets having downwardly extending sidewalls, and a weight-supporting member is in each of said pockets.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |