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Pallet
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1970-10-30
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Granted: 1972-08-22
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Expires: 1990-10-30
Abstract
Abstract A pallet having a top platform formed by an internal stiffening member covered with a high-density plastic sheet, a base, a plurality of supporting columns holding the platform in a spaced relationship with the base, and means for holding the platform to the base.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel L Belcher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:47
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; B65D2519/00034; B65D2519/00084; B65D2519/00104; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00288; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00318; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00343; B65D2519/00398; B65D2519/00432; B65D2519/00437; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00562; B65D2519/00572; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S108/00; Y10S108/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A pallet comprising a base, a platform and a plurality of columns formed integrally with the base and holding the platform in a spaced relationship with the base, said columns comprising: a. a first cylinder having a hollow passage; b. a second larger, concentric cylinder enclosing the first cylinder; c. said first and second cylinders joined by a vertically extending web, reinforcing the cylinders and forming a space between the cylinders; d. the bottom surface of the platform having circular projections which meet the outer cylinder of each supporting column about its outer surface, forming a water-tight seal between the columns and the platform; and e. reinforcing material in the space between the inner and outer cylinders.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A pallet comprising a base, a platform and a plurality of columns formed integrally with the base and holding the platform in a spaced relationship with the base, said columns comprising: a. a first cylinder having a hollow passage; b. a second larger, concentric cylinder enclosing the first cylinder; c. said first and second cylinders joined by a vertically extending web, reinforcing the cylinders and forming a space between the cylinders; d. the bottom surface of the platform having circular projections which meet the outer cylinder of each supporting column about its outer surface, forming a water-tight seal between the columns and the platform; and e. reinforcing material in the space between the inner and outer cylinders.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pallet of Claim 1 wherein a hot melt adhesive seals the platform end of the hollow passage of the first cylinder.
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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) | 1975-08-22 | 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 |