US3695187A
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Adjustable pallet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-09
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-10-09
Abstract
Abstract A dimensionally adjustable knockdown pallet for supporting during transport and storage loads of various sizes that may be strapped to the pallet. Two I-beam base members support at least two load bearing deck sections positioned transversely on the Ibeam base members. Interlocking means is provided between each of the I-beam base members and the ends of the load bearing deck sections to detachably secure the ends of each of the deck sections at any selected position along the length of the I-beam base members, the position selected dependent upon the size of the load to be placed on the pallet.
Inventors
- 👤 Leroy Weiss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 13:32
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0053; B65D19/0077; B65D19/0089; B65D19/0093; B65D19/0095; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00024; B65D2519/00034; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00059; B65D2519/00069; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00293; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00323; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00333; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00562; B65D2519/00567; B65D2519/00736; B65D2519/00741; B65D2519/00761
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A dimensionally adjustable knockdown pallet for supporting during transport and storage loads of various sizes comprising a pair of I-beam base members, a pair of load bearing deck sections positioned transversely on said I-beam base members, each of said deck sections comprising a plurality of deck plates, upwardly open channel members secured underneath each deck section to hold said deck plates in fixed relation, the end deck plates of said deck sections overlying said I-beam base members with said channel members aligned transversely relative to the longitudinal extent of said I-beam base members, an upwardly open channel interlock member slidably positioned in each of said upwardly open channel members and adapted to be extended therefrom and engage the undersurface of the upper structural flange of said Ibeam base members to detachably secure said deck section ends at any selected point along the longitudinal extend of said I-beam base members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A dimensionally adjustable knockdown pallet for supporting during transport and storage loads of various sizes comprising a pair of I-beam base members, a pair of load bearing deck sections positioned transversely on said I-beam base members, each of said deck sections comprising a plurality of deck plates, upwardly open channel members secured underneath each deck section to hold said deck plates in fixed relation, the end deck plates of said deck sections overlying said I-beam base members with said channel members aligned transversely relative to the longitudinal extent of said I-beam base members, an upwardly open channel interlock member slidably positioned in each of said upwardly open channel members and adapted to be extended therefrom and engage the undersurface of the upper structural flange of said Ibeam base members to detachably secure said deck section ends at any selected point along the longitudinal extend of said I-beam base members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
The pallet of claim 1 characterized by at least one flange member secured underneath said deck section ends in oppositely opposed relation to a corresponding interlock member to embrace the underside of the upper structural flange of said I-beam base members, said flange members in opposed cooperative relationship with said interlock members to detachably secure said deck sections at any selected point along the longitudinal extent of said I-beam base members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The pallet of claim 1 characterized in that said channel members and said interlock members are upwardly open V-shaped angular sections.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The pallet of claim 1 characterized by additional deck plates secured at the rearward extent of each of said interlock members and engaged by the load to maintain said interlock members in engaged position against said upper flange undersurfaces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
The pallet of claim 1 characterized by sloped flange I-beam base members having structural flanges with an inclined surface sloping toward the outer edges of said flanges, said interlock members provided with an inclined surface at their forward extent to cooperatively engage the inclined surface of said upper structural flange inclined surface for interlocking wedged engagement therewith.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The pallet of claim 1 characterized by at least two elongated upwardly open channel memBers secured in spaced relation underneath each of said deck sections.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
69 words
The pallet of claim 1 characterized by rod interlock members slidably positioned in each of said upwardly open channel members in lieu of said channel interlock members and adapted to be extended from said channel members and engage the undersurface of the upper structural flange of said I-beam base members to detachably secure said deck sections at any selected point along the longitudinal extent of said I-beam base members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
The pallet of claim 1 characterized in that said end deck plates of said deck sections are provided with a diagonal edge suitably adapted to be aligned to tangentially match the outside dimension of a cylindrical load for strapping the latter to said pallet.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |