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Pallet constructions
Assignee: UMEC Corp
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Filing: 1970-04-28
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Granted: 1972-04-11
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Expires: 1990-04-28
Abstract
Abstract A pallet construction comprising a prefabricated pallet component having transverse stiffening means, a plurality of longitudinally extending support member engagement means formed on said pallet component, each of said engagement means including a pair of spaced extensions disposed for substantially flush engagement with an associated support member, support members inserted between each pair of said extensions, and fastening means for securing said pallet component to each of said support members at said engagement means.
Inventors
- 👤 Harvey G Skinner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:18
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0006; B65D19/0008; B65D19/001; B65D19/0014; B65D19/0018; B65D19/0012; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00034; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00069; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00278; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00288; B65D2519/00308; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00318; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00338; B65D2519/00368; B65D2519/00373; B65D2519/00398; B65D2519/00432; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00567; B65D2519/00572
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A pallet construction comprising a single generally planar prefabricated pallet component having transverse stiffening means on one side thereof, a plurality of longitudinally extending support member engagement means formed on said pallet component on said one side, each of said engagement means including a pair of spaced extensions disposed for substantially flush engagement with an associated support member, support members inserted between each pair of said extensions, and fastening means for securing said pallet component to each of said support members at said engagement means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A pallet construction comprising a single generally planar prefabricated pallet component having transverse stiffening means on one side thereof, a plurality of longitudinally extending support member engagement means formed on said pallet component on said one side, each of said engagement means including a pair of spaced extensions disposed for substantially flush engagement with an associated support member, support members inserted between each pair of said extensions, and fastening means for securing said pallet component to each of said support members at said engagement means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination according to claim 1 including said transverse stiffening means being a plurality of spaced ridge members, and said support members being mounted on said ridge members, said support members and said extensions extending transversely of said ridge members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination according to claim 1 including a pair of longitudinally extending ridge members forming part of each said support engagement means, the associated extensions being depended respectively from said longitudinal ridge members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
The combination according to claim 1 including a peripheral and depending lip formed on said pallet component, a perimetric ridge member formed on said pallet component and spaced inwardly of said lip, said perimetric ridge extending substantially parallel with said lip, and a number of reinforcing ridge members formed on said pallet component and extending between said peripheral lip and said perimetric ridge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination according to claim 1 including each associated pair of said extensions being secured to a bight portion in strap formation, each of said straps being shaped to closely receive the associated one of said support members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination according to claim 5 including a number of load bearing projections formed respectively on said bight portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination according to claim 6 including fastening means for securing said bight portions to said supporting members, said fastening means being recessed within said load bearing projections.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
The combination according to claim 1 including a second similar pallet component, said pallet components being assembled in apposed double deck arrangement with juxtaposed engagement extensions thereof respectively engaging the same one of said supporting members, and additional fastening means for securing said second pallet component to said supporting members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination according to claim 1 including a number of eyelet members integrally formed on said pallet component at said engagement means to receive said fastening means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination according to claim 8 wherein each associated pair of said extensions is adjoined with a bight section in strap formation, and each of said bight sections of each of said pallet components extend through openings therefor in the other of said pallet components.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination according to claim 4 wherein the ridge sections along the transverse edges of said pallet component are continuations of those extensions forming part of the adjacent support member engagement means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination according to claim 10 wherein load bearing projections are formed on each of said bight sections for extension through said openings.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination according to claim 10 wherein fastening means are provided on each of said bight sections for access thereto at each of said openings.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination according to claim 1 including said engagement means being disposed into a number of longitudinally extending rows on said pallet component, said transverse stiffening means including arrays of angularly disposed ridge members intersecting said rows at other than right angles.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination according to claim 14 including at least one longitudiNally extending ridge member intersecting said angularly disposed transverse ridge member at points of their mutual intersection, said longitudinal ridge member being disposed about midway between said rows of engagement means.
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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) | 1975-04-11 | 1975-10-11 | 1976-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-11 | 1979-10-11 | 1980-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-11 | 1983-10-11 | 1984-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |