US3699902A
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Pallet
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1971-05-05
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Granted: 1972-10-24
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Expires: 1991-05-05
Abstract
Abstract A pallet is provided for supporting loads thereon. The pallet includes an upper member formed of thermoplastic material for receiving loads thereon, a plurality of rows of supporting elements for supporting said upper member in an elevated position to permit the entry of lifting forks thereunder, and a reinforcing member positioned between the supporting elements and the upper sheet to bridge a load positioned on the upper sheet between the respective supporting elements. The reinforcing member has spaced apart upper and lower portions which are interconnected together to permit the reinforcing member to function as a flexural member.
Inventors
- 👤 Guy H Allgeyer
- 👤 James B Foote
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:26
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0006; B65D19/0008; B65D19/001; B65D19/0014; B65D19/0018; B65D19/0012; B65D19/0016; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00034; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00069; B65D2519/00084; B65D2519/00104; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00293; B65D2519/00303; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00318; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00333; B65D2519/00338; B65D2519/00343; B65D2519/00368; B65D2519/00373; B65D2519/00398; B65D2519/00432; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00562; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S108/00; Y10S108/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A pallet comprising upper and lower sheets of material, supporting elements positioned between said sheets and holding major portions of said sheets in spaced apart relationship, said supporting elements being positioned in rows to permit the entry of lifting fork elements therebetween and a reinforcing member positiOned between one of said sheets and said supporting elements said reinforcing member including a pair of facing sheets having a filler element sandwiched therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A pallet comprising upper and lower sheets of material, supporting elements positioned between said sheets and holding major portions of said sheets in spaced apart relationship, said supporting elements being positioned in rows to permit the entry of lifting fork elements therebetween and a reinforcing member positiOned between one of said sheets and said supporting elements said reinforcing member including a pair of facing sheets having a filler element sandwiched therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
139 words
A pallet comprising: a. a first member formed of thermoplastic material having a bottom panel for resting on a support, said bottom panel terminating in a peripheral edge extending upwardly therefrom; b. a second member having a major planar portion and a plurality of supporting elements extending perpendicularly from said planar portion and resting on said bottom wall, said supporting elements being arranged in rows to permit the entry of lifting forks therebetween; and c. a third member formed of thermoplastic material having a top panel for receiving loads thereon, said top panel being in load transmitting relationship with said supporting elements, said top panel terminating in a peripheral edge extending downwardly therefrom and engaging said first member, the portions of the peripheral edges between said rows of columns having openings to permit the entry of lifting forks therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
139 words
A pallet comprising: a. a first member formed of thermoplastic material having a bottom panel for resting on a support, said bottom panel terminating in a peripheral edge extending upwardly therefrom; b. a second member having a major planar portion and a plurality of supporting elements extending perpendicularly from said planar portion and resting on said bottom wall, said supporting elements being arranged in rows to permit the entry of lifting forks therebetween; and c. a third member formed of thermoplastic material having a top panel for receiving loads thereon, said top panel being in load transmitting relationship with said supporting elements, said top panel terminating in a peripheral edge extending downwardly therefrom and engaging said first member, the portions of the peripheral edges between said rows of columns having openings to permit the entry of lifting forks therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
127 words
A pallet comprising: a. a first member having a bottom panel for resting on a support, a wall portion extending upwardly from said bottom panel, and a flange extending outwardly from said wall portion; b. a second member having a major planar portion extending outwardly beyond said wall portion and being supported on said flange, said second member including a plurality of supporting elements extending perpendicularly from said planar portion and resting on said bottom wall; and C. a third member having a top panel for receiving loads thereon, said top panel being in load transmitting relationship with said supporting elements, a wall portion extending downwardly from said top panel, said wall portion being outwardly from the wall portion of said first member and engaging said flange.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
127 words
A pallet comprising: a. a first member having a bottom panel for resting on a support, a wall portion extending upwardly from said bottom panel, and a flange extending outwardly from said wall portion; b. a second member having a major planar portion extending outwardly beyond said wall portion and being supported on said flange, said second member including a plurality of supporting elements extending perpendicularly from said planar portion and resting on said bottom wall; and C. a third member having a top panel for receiving loads thereon, said top panel being in load transmitting relationship with said supporting elements, a wall portion extending downwardly from said top panel, said wall portion being outwardly from the wall portion of said first member and engaging said flange.
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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) | 1975-10-24 | 1976-04-24 | 1976-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-24 | 1980-04-24 | 1980-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-24 | 1984-04-24 | 1984-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |