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Pallet
Assignee: Sullifoam Inc
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Filing: 1970-04-20
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Granted: 1972-07-11
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Expires: 1990-04-20
Abstract
Abstract A pallet for supporting loads of various sizes. The pallet includes a pallet bottom having load supporting surface having notch means on at least two sides thereof. Each notch means has a plurality of band contact surfaces at varying distances from its respective side of the load supporting surface to permit tight banding of various size loads. A pallet top may be provided for further securing the load and to permit stacking of the pallets.
Inventors
- 👤 Matthew A Sullivan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:59
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/0088; B65D71/0092; B65D71/0096; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0006; B65D19/0008; B65D19/001; B65D19/0014; B65D19/0018; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00034; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00069; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00268; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00288; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00318; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00338; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00006; B65D2571/00055; B65D2571/00111; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S108/00; Y10S108/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A pallet comprising a pallet bottom, said pallet bottom including a flat load support surface, a bottom face and a plurality of sides, a plurality of legs supported by said bottom face, notch means formed on at least two of said sides, each of said notch means including a plurality of band contact surfaces disposed in a stepped configuration so that said band contact surfaces increase in distance from said sides in which said respective notches are formed so that different size loads can be tightly banded to said pallet bottom, and said notch means being positioned to avoid interference between bands and said legs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A pallet comprising a pallet bottom, said pallet bottom including a flat load support surface, a bottom face and a plurality of sides, a plurality of legs supported by said bottom face, notch means formed on at least two of said sides, each of said notch means including a plurality of band contact surfaces disposed in a stepped configuration so that said band contact surfaces increase in distance from said sides in which said respective notches are formed so that different size loads can be tightly banded to said pallet bottom, and said notch means being positioned to avoid interference between bands and said legs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A pallet as set forth in claim 1 including a pallet top, said pallet top having a load engaging surface, an exposed surface, and a plurality of edges, said exposed surface having ribs thereon for increasing the strength of said pallet top, and notch means provided along the edges of said pallet top.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
A pallet as set forth in claim 2 wherein the notch means on said pallet top and the notch means on said pallet bottom are aligned when a load is supported by and banded to said pallet bottom and pallet top, said pallet bottom being composed of a single molded member and said pallet top being molded of a single molded member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A pallet as set forth in claim 1 wherein a pair of notch means are provided along each side of said pallet bottom, and said stepped band contact surfaces being spaCed approximately 1 inch apart to permit various size loads to be tightly banded to the pallet bottom.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
A pallet as set forth in claim 2 wherein the ribs on said pallet top are so located to avoid interference with the legs of the pallet bottom when a pallet bottom is stacked onto said pallet top, and the deepest band contact surface being located approximately 4 inches in from each side of the pallet bottom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
A pallet as set forth in claim 2 wherein said notch means on said pallet top includes a plurality of band contact surfaces, and said band contact surfaces on said pallet top and said band contact surfaces on said pallet bottom being aligned when a load is banded to said pallet bottom and pallet top.
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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) | 1975-07-11 | 1976-01-10 | 1976-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-11 | 1980-01-10 | 1980-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-11 | 1984-01-10 | 1984-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |