US3677201A
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Pallet
Assignee: Keyes Fibre Corp
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Filing: 1969-12-17
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Granted: 1972-07-18
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Expires: 1989-12-17
Abstract
Abstract Pallet includes upper load bearing platform with plurality of composite support members secured thereto for spacing platform predetermined distance away from surface upon which pallet is resting. Each support member comprises upper and lower molded sheets of uniform thickness throughout. Each sheet has alternately arranged hollow pocket and post formations. Lower sheet is inverted relative to upper sheet with pocket formations of upper sheet nested inside hollow post formations of inverted lower sheet. Upper and lower sheets are secured together.
Inventors
- 👤 Gilbert R Chadbourne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0006; B65D19/0008; B65D19/001; B65D19/0012; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00019; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00054; B65D2519/00084; B65D2519/00089; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00278; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00288; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00318; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00343; B65D2519/00368; B65D2519/00378; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00562; B65D2519/00567
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A pallet including an upper load bearing platform with a plurality of composite support members secured thereto for spacing the platform a predetermined distance away from the surface upon which the pallet is resting, each support member comprising upper and lower molded sheets of substantially uniform thickness throughout, each sheet having a plurality of alternately arranged hollow pocket and post formations, the lower sheet being inverted relative to the upper sheet with the pocket formations of the upper sheet nested inside the hollow post formations of the inverted lower sheet, and means securing the sheets together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A pallet including an upper load bearing platform with a plurality of composite support members secured thereto for spacing the platform a predetermined distance away from the surface upon which the pallet is resting, each support member comprising upper and lower molded sheets of substantially uniform thickness throughout, each sheet having a plurality of alternately arranged hollow pocket and post formations, the lower sheet being inverted relative to the upper sheet with the pocket formations of the upper sheet nested inside the hollow post formations of the inverted lower sheet, and means securing the sheets together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A pallet as in claim 1 wherein the upper sheet of each support member is oriented 90* relative to the inverted lower sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A pallet as in claim 1 wherein the upper sheet of each support member includes an outwardly directed peripheral flange, and means for securing the flange on each upper sheet to the underside of the load bearing platform.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A pallet as in claim 3 including a lower platform and an outwardly directed peripheral flange on the inverted lower sheet of each support member, and means for securing the flange on each lower sheet to the upper side of the lower platform.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A pallet as in claim 1 wherein the upper and lower sheets of each support member are secured together with adhesive.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A palleT as in claim 1 wherein the upper and lower sheets of each support member are made of fibrous pulp.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A pallet as in claim 1 wherein the upper and lower sheets of each support member are identical.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
57 words
A pallet as in claim 1 wherein the exterior end portions of the hollow pocket formations of the upper sheet are spaced from the interior end portions of the hollow post formations of the lower sheet when the pocket formations of the upper sheet are fully nested inside the hollow post formations of the inverted lower sheet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
63 words
A composite support member comprising upper and lower molded sheets of substantially uniform thickness throughout, each sheet having a plurality of alternately arranged hollow pocket and post formations, the lower sheet being inverted relative to the upper sheet with the pocket formations of the upper sheet nested inside the hollow post formations of the inverted lower sheet, and means securing the sheets together.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
63 words
A composite support member comprising upper and lower molded sheets of substantially uniform thickness throughout, each sheet having a plurality of alternately arranged hollow pocket and post formations, the lower sheet being inverted relative to the upper sheet with the pocket formations of the upper sheet nested inside the hollow post formations of the inverted lower sheet, and means securing the sheets together.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
A composite support member as in claim 9 wherein the upper sheet is oriented 90* relative to the inverted lower sheet.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
A composite support member as in claim 9 wherein the upper and lower molded sheets are identical.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
A composite support member as in claim 9 wherein each molded sheet includes an upper outwardly directed peripheral flange.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A composite support member as in claim 9 wherein the molded sheets are made of fibrous pulp.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
59 words
A composite support member as in claim 9 wherein the exterior end portions of the hollow pocket formations of the upper sheet are spaced from the interior end portions of the hollow post formations of the lower sheet when the pocket formations of the upper sheet are fully nested inside the hollow post formations of the inverted lower sheet.
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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) | 1975-07-18 | 1976-01-17 | 1976-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-18 | 1980-01-17 | 1980-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-18 | 1984-01-17 | 1984-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |