US3685460A
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Pallet prop
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-08
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Granted: 1972-08-22
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Expires: 1990-07-08
Abstract
Abstract A spacing block assembly including an integral spring clip portion overlying a spacer portion of the assembly and designed to be utilized in proping up one side marginal edge portion of a pallet with the spring clip portion clampingly engaged with an elongated structural member of the pallet extending along the one side thereof to be blocked or spaced above the support surface upon which the remote side of the pallet rests. The form of the spacing block specifically illustrated in the drawing includes a resilient strap member bent into S-shaped form so as to include three vertically spaced generally parallel flange portions and a spacer block is frictionally gripped and retained between the lowermost flange portion and the intermediate flange portion while a clamp throat or opening is defined between the intermediate flange portion and the uppermost flange portion for receiving an elongated side structural member of a pallet therein with the structural member frictionally gripped between the intermediate flange portion and the upper flange portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent J Steele Jr
- 👤 John K Steele
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:09
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/38; B65D19/40; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0053; B65D19/0077; B65D19/0089; B65D19/0093; B65D19/0095; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00278; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00293; B65D2519/00298; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00323; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00333; B65D2519/00353; B65D2519/00368; B65D2519/00373; B65D2519/00736; B65D2519/0081; B65D2519/00815
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
386 words
In combination with a generally horizontal load pallet of the type including horizontal, laterally spaced longitudinal members interconnected by upper and lower set of horizontal, longitudinally spaced and transversely extending transverse members overlying and underlying said longitudinal members and rigidly secured to the latter, a pair of spacing block assemblies carried by portions of the transverse member of said pallet at one end thereof intermediate adjacent longitudinal members of said pallet, said spacing block assemblies each including a lower spacing block defining portion and an upper horizontally opening spring clip portion defined by a first flange projecting upwardly from one marginal edge portion of the spacing block defining portion and terminating at its upper end in a horizontally directed second flange, said second flange extending toward the opposite marginal edge portion of the spacing block portion and overlying the upper surface of the lower spacing block defining portion in spaced relation relative thereto, the first and second flanges being constructed of stiff but resilient material and defining, in combination with the upper surface of the lower spacing block defining portion, a horizontally opening throat recess in which said portions of said transverse member at one end of said pallet are clampingly engaged with the lower spacing block defining portions of said spacing block assemblies underlying said portions of the last mentioned transverse member so as to space the latter above, and thus tilt the pallet relative to, a horizontal surface upon which the pallet is disposed, said spacing block assemblies each including a onepiece strap member constructed of stiff resilient material, said strap member being bent in S-shape form so as to define three vertically spaced generally horizontal flange portions with the upper and intermediate flange portions interconnected at one corresponding pair of edge portions thereof by means of a first upstanding integral flange portion extending therebetween and the remote marginal edge portions of the intermediate and lowermost flange portions interconnected by means of a second integral vertical flange portion extending therebetween, and a rigid spacing block clampingly engaged between said intermediate flange portion and said lowermost flange portion, said intermediate and the lowermost flange portion and said rigid block defining said lower spacing block porTion of said assembly, said first and second flanges comprising said first flange portion and the said upper flange portion, respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
386 words
In combination with a generally horizontal load pallet of the type including horizontal, laterally spaced longitudinal members interconnected by upper and lower set of horizontal, longitudinally spaced and transversely extending transverse members overlying and underlying said longitudinal members and rigidly secured to the latter, a pair of spacing block assemblies carried by portions of the transverse member of said pallet at one end thereof intermediate adjacent longitudinal members of said pallet, said spacing block assemblies each including a lower spacing block defining portion and an upper horizontally opening spring clip portion defined by a first flange projecting upwardly from one marginal edge portion of the spacing block defining portion and terminating at its upper end in a horizontally directed second flange, said second flange extending toward the opposite marginal edge portion of the spacing block portion and overlying the upper surface of the lower spacing block defining portion in spaced relation relative thereto, the first and second flanges being constructed of stiff but resilient material and defining, in combination with the upper surface of the lower spacing block defining portion, a horizontally opening throat recess in which said portions of said transverse member at one end of said pallet are clampingly engaged with the lower spacing block defining portions of said spacing block assemblies underlying said portions of the last mentioned transverse member so as to space the latter above, and thus tilt the pallet relative to, a horizontal surface upon which the pallet is disposed, said spacing block assemblies each including a onepiece strap member constructed of stiff resilient material, said strap member being bent in S-shape form so as to define three vertically spaced generally horizontal flange portions with the upper and intermediate flange portions interconnected at one corresponding pair of edge portions thereof by means of a first upstanding integral flange portion extending therebetween and the remote marginal edge portions of the intermediate and lowermost flange portions interconnected by means of a second integral vertical flange portion extending therebetween, and a rigid spacing block clampingly engaged between said intermediate flange portion and said lowermost flange portion, said intermediate and the lowermost flange portion and said rigid block defining said lower spacing block porTion of said assembly, said first and second flanges comprising said first flange portion and the said upper flange portion, respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein the free edge portion of the second flange is curved upwardly and the free end portion of the second flange converges slightly toward the upper surface of the lower spacing block defining portion.
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) | 1975-08-22 | 1976-02-21 | 1976-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-22 | 1980-02-21 | 1980-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-22 | 1984-02-21 | 1984-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |