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Wire-formed pallet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-18
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Granted: 1972-10-31
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Expires: 1991-05-18
Abstract
Abstract An improved wire-formed pallet is provided as a load carrying platform for storing or handling goods in a warehouse or other facility and for shipment of unit loads via rail and truck. The wire-formed platform of the invention is constructed to be nestable, so that many such platforms may be stored in a minimum space when not in use.
Inventors
- 👤 Leslie E Herman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:44
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0053; B65D19/0077; B65D19/0089; B65D19/0093; B65D19/0097; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00024; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00059; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00293; B65D2519/00298; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00323; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00338; B65D2519/00348; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00562; B65D2519/00736; B65D2519/00935; B65D2519/0094
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A load-bearing wire-formed pallet comprising: a first peripheral wire rod configured to circumscribe a predetermined rectangular area and to define sides and ends for the pallet; a second peripheral rod circumscribing said predetermined rectangular area and extending under said first peripheral rod; a first plurality of rods affixed to said first and second peripheral rods and extending in spaced parallel relationship transversely across the rectangular area from one side of the pallet to the other; a second plurality of rods affixed to said first and second peripheral rods and extending across the rods of said first plurality in spaced and parallel relationship across the rectangular area from one end to the other, selected rods of said second plurality being configured to extend out from the plane of said rectangular area as loops forming supports for the pallet; and further rods affixed to said first and second peripheral rods and extending from one end of the rectangular area to the other across said rods of said first plurality on the opposite side thereof to said rods of second plurality, said further rods being positioned respectively adjacent and affixed to certain ones of said rods of said second plurality to form trusses therewith.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
A load-bearing wire-formed pallet comprising: a first peripheral wire rod configured to circumscribe a predetermined rectangular area and to define sides and ends for the pallet; a second peripheral rod circumscribing said predetermined rectangular area and extending under said first peripheral rod; a first plurality of rods affixed to said first and second peripheral rods and extending in spaced parallel relationship transversely across the rectangular area from one side of the pallet to the other; a second plurality of rods affixed to said first and second peripheral rods and extending across the rods of said first plurality in spaced and parallel relationship across the rectangular area from one end to the other, selected rods of said second plurality being configured to extend out from the plane of said rectangular area as loops forming supports for the pallet; and further rods affixed to said first and second peripheral rods and extending from one end of the rectangular area to the other across said rods of said first plurality on the opposite side thereof to said rods of second plurality, said further rods being positioned respectively adjacent and affixed to certain ones of said rods of said second plurality to form trusses therewith.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
The pallet defined in claim 1, in which said rods of said second plurality extend over said rods of said first plurality and are affixed thereto, and in which said further rods extend under said rods of said first plurality and are affixed thereto, and in which said further rods are affixed to the adjacent ones of said rods of said second plurality.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The pallet defined in claim 1, and which includes further rods extending across the rectangular area and respectively affixed to said selected rods of said second plurality to form reinforcements for said supports.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The pallet defined in claim 3, in which said selected rods and said further rods are shaped to provide said supports at each corner of the pallet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The pallet defined in claim 4, in which said selected rods and further rods are shaped to provide further supports for said pallet at the center of each end thereof, and at the center of the pallet.
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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) | 1975-10-31 | 1976-05-01 | 1976-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-31 | 1980-05-01 | 1980-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-31 | 1984-05-01 | 1984-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |