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Pallet assembly

Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1970-09-21
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Granted: 1973-03-06
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Expires: 1990-09-21
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Abstract

Abstract A pallet assembly having an outer shell formed from sheet material. The outer shell provides a water-tight, moistureresistant, and smooth outer surface. A stiffening assembly is positioned within the shell and reinforces the pallet assembly. The outer shell is formed of sheet material, preferably a thermally formable plastic. Supporting pads are formed in the bottom shell. The supporting pads are reinforced with a foamed hardened plastic.

Inventors

  • 👤 H Arcocha
  • 👤 P Dullabaun
  • 👤 F Lauffer

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-29 11:48
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0006; B65D19/003; B65D19/0032; B65D19/0036; B65D19/004; B65D19/0042; B65D19/0046; B65D19/0048; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00034; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00069; B65D2519/00084; B65D2519/00104; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00293; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00323; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00333; B65D2519/00338; B65D2519/00343; B65D2519/00368; B65D2519/00378; B65D2519/00398; B65D2519/00432; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00562; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S108/00; Y10S108/901

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 98 words
A pallet assembly comprising a top shell, a bottom shell, the bottom shell having a curved section terminating in an upwardly extending flange, said top shell having a depending flange, said upwardly extending flange and surface of the depending flange in a contacting relationship, a stiffener positioned within the bottom shell and supported at its periphery by said bottom shell, a plurality of pads formed integrally in the bottom shell, said pads filled with a compression-resistant material, said top and bottom shells being joined along their respective flanges which are in contacting relationship, to form a moisture-proof pallet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 98 words
A pallet assembly comprising a top shell, a bottom shell, the bottom shell having a curved section terminating in an upwardly extending flange, said top shell having a depending flange, said upwardly extending flange and surface of the depending flange in a contacting relationship, a stiffener positioned within the bottom shell and supported at its periphery by said bottom shell, a plurality of pads formed integrally in the bottom shell, said pads filled with a compression-resistant material, said top and bottom shells being joined along their respective flanges which are in contacting relationship, to form a moisture-proof 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) 1976-03-05 1976-09-04 1977-03-06 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1980-03-05 1980-09-04 1981-03-06 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1984-03-05 1984-09-04 1985-03-06 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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