US3664271A
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Plastic molded pallet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-15
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Granted: 1972-05-23
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Expires: 1989-12-15
Abstract
Abstract Formed pallet apparatus including first deck means formed with a first deck wall and a plurality of integral female sockets. Second deck means is formed with a second deck wall and a plurality of integral male plugs which are formed to be telescopically received in the respective sockets to support the deck walls in spaced apart relationship. Coupling means is provided for coupling the plugs in the sockets whereby the first and second deck means may be formed separately and then coupled together to form a pallet apparatus which incorporates deck walls that are spaced apart for receipt of lift-fork tines and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest Harold Wolder
- 👤 James Harold Jarrett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:05
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0006; B65D19/0008; B65D19/002; B65D19/0022; B65D19/001; 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; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00323; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00333; B65D2519/00343; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00567; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S108/00; Y10S108/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
Formed pallet apparatus comprising: first deck means including a first deck wall and a plurality of female sockets formed integrally therewith and spaced apart to form tine-receiving passageways therebetween; second deck means including a second deck wall and male plugs formed integrally therewith and disposed for telescopical receipt in said respective sockets to support said first deck spaced a selected distance from said second deck wall; and coupling means for coupling said plugs in said sockets and including interlocking rib and groove means to secure said socket and plugs together whereby said first and second deck means may be formed separately and then assembled together by telescoping said plugs into said sockets and said firsT and second deck walls will be spaced apart said selected distance for receipt therebetween of tines extended into said passages.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
Formed pallet apparatus comprising: first deck means including a first deck wall and a plurality of female sockets formed integrally therewith and spaced apart to form tine-receiving passageways therebetween; second deck means including a second deck wall and male plugs formed integrally therewith and disposed for telescopical receipt in said respective sockets to support said first deck spaced a selected distance from said second deck wall; and coupling means for coupling said plugs in said sockets and including interlocking rib and groove means to secure said socket and plugs together whereby said first and second deck means may be formed separately and then assembled together by telescoping said plugs into said sockets and said firsT and second deck walls will be spaced apart said selected distance for receipt therebetween of tines extended into said passages.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
Formed pallet apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said female sockets are in the form of projecting tubular members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
Formed pallet apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said coupling means is in the form of peripheral grooves formed in said sockets and peripheral coupling ribs formed on said plugs for complemental receipt in said grooves.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
93 words
Formed pallet apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said sockets are disposed on one end of said first pallet means and said first pallet means includes a plurality of sockets disposed in a complemental pattern on the end opposite said one end and said second pallet means includes sockets arranged in a pattern to receive said plugs in said first mentioned pallet, the pattern for the plugs and sockets in said second pallet means being a mirror image of the pattern for said plugs and sockets in said first pallet means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
Formed pallet apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first and second deck means are made from plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
Formed pallet apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first and second deck means are made from polyethylene.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
Formed pallet apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said male plugs are in the form of projecting tubular members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
Formed pallet apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first deck means is formed with a peripheral reinforcing rib.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
Formed pallet apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first and second deck walls are in the form of continuous sheets.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
Formed pallet apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said second deck wall is in the form of a plurality of longitudinally extending transversely spaced apart runners.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
Formed pallet apparatus as set forth in claim 10 wherein said first and second deck means are each formed with a central row of confronting stubs which abut together on their confronting ends when said deck means are assembled together.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
64 words
Formed pallet apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said first deck wall is planer and said female sockets are in the form of projecting tubes formed with internal peripheral grooves defining said groove means; and said second deck wall is planar and said male plugs are in the form of flexible wall tubes formed with external peripheral ribs defining said rib 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) | 1975-05-23 | 1975-11-22 | 1976-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-23 | 1979-11-22 | 1980-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-23 | 1983-11-22 | 1984-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |