US3726236A
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Load-carrying pallet
Assignee: Cegedur GP
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Filing: 1970-05-11
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Granted: 1973-04-10
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Expires: 1990-05-11
Abstract
Abstract A pallet for supporting materials comprising a pair of end sections of similar construction formed of a vertically disposed end plate, a pair of flanges extending inwardly substantially perpendicularly from the upper end portion of the end plate in vertically spaced apart parallel relation and a slideway in the form of a tubular section on the lower end portion of each of the end plates, a panel dimensioned for its ends to be received between the respective flanged pairs of the end plates and a base plate extending across the pallet with the ends of the base plate received in engagement within the slideways and means for securing the elements in their assembled relationship to form the pallet.
Inventors
- 👤 F Colas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:58
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; B65D2519/00024; B65D2519/00029; B65D2519/00034; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00059; B65D2519/00084; B65D2519/00094; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00288; B65D2519/00293; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00318; B65D2519/00323; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00333; B65D2519/00368; B65D2519/00373; B65D2519/00378; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00562; B65D2519/00572
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
286 words
A pallet comprising a pair of end sections of similar construction comprising a vertically disposed end plate, a pair of flanges extending inwardly substantially perpendicularly from the upper end portion of the end plate in vertically spaced apart substantially parallel relation and a slideway in the form of a tubular section on the lower end portion of the end plate, a panel portion dimensioned to have a height corresponding to the spaced relationship between the flanges of each pair with the ends of the panels recessed between the flanges of each end section on opposite ends of the panel, a base plate extending between the lower end of the end plates with an enlarged portion on the ends of the base plate in engagement with the slideways, aligned openings in the end plates in the area between the flanges, aligned tie rod sections having their outer ends extending through the openings with an enlarged head member on the through-extending end portions, the inner end portions of the aligned rods being threaded, and a threaded sleeve threadably engaging the adjacent threaded end portions for drawing the tie rods in the direction towards each other in response to turning movement of the sleeve in one direction and vice versa to increase or decrease respectively the pressure on the end plates, and in which the edge of the panel between the flanges of an end plate outermost of the panel is tapered inwardly from a point below the opening to the upper edge to provide a pivot point about which the end plate rocks in response to increased compressiOn by the tie rod onto the end plates to place the panel under compression and the base plate in tension.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
286 words
A pallet comprising a pair of end sections of similar construction comprising a vertically disposed end plate, a pair of flanges extending inwardly substantially perpendicularly from the upper end portion of the end plate in vertically spaced apart substantially parallel relation and a slideway in the form of a tubular section on the lower end portion of the end plate, a panel portion dimensioned to have a height corresponding to the spaced relationship between the flanges of each pair with the ends of the panels recessed between the flanges of each end section on opposite ends of the panel, a base plate extending between the lower end of the end plates with an enlarged portion on the ends of the base plate in engagement with the slideways, aligned openings in the end plates in the area between the flanges, aligned tie rod sections having their outer ends extending through the openings with an enlarged head member on the through-extending end portions, the inner end portions of the aligned rods being threaded, and a threaded sleeve threadably engaging the adjacent threaded end portions for drawing the tie rods in the direction towards each other in response to turning movement of the sleeve in one direction and vice versa to increase or decrease respectively the pressure on the end plates, and in which the edge of the panel between the flanges of an end plate outermost of the panel is tapered inwardly from a point below the opening to the upper edge to provide a pivot point about which the end plate rocks in response to increased compressiOn by the tie rod onto the end plates to place the panel under compression and the base plate in tension.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
281 words
A pallet comprising a pair of end sections of similar construction comprising a vertically disposed end plate, a pair of flanges extending inwardly substantially perpendicularly from the upper end portion of the end plate in vertically spaced apart substantially parallel relation and a slideway in the form of a tubular secton on the lower end portion of the end plate, a panel portion dimensioned to have a height corresponding to the spaced relationship between the flanges of each pair with the ends of the panels received between the flanges of each end section on opposite ends of the panel, a base plate extending between the lower end of the end plates with an enlarged portion on the ends of the base plate in engagement with the slideways, aligned openings through the end plates in the area between the flanges, a tie rod dimensioned to span the end plates with end portions projecting through the openings, abutments on the through-extending portions of the tie rods and means for effecting movement of the abutments in the direction toward and away from each other to increase or decrease respectively the pressure on the end plates, and in which the edge of the panel between the flanges of an end plate outermost of the panel is tapered inwardly from a point below the opening to the upper edge to provide a pivot point about which the end plate rocks in response to increased compression by the tie rod onto the end plates to place the panel under compression and the base plate in tension, which includes brackets extending outwardly from the upper end of the end plates for receiving sling means for lifting the pallet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
281 words
A pallet comprising a pair of end sections of similar construction comprising a vertically disposed end plate, a pair of flanges extending inwardly substantially perpendicularly from the upper end portion of the end plate in vertically spaced apart substantially parallel relation and a slideway in the form of a tubular secton on the lower end portion of the end plate, a panel portion dimensioned to have a height corresponding to the spaced relationship between the flanges of each pair with the ends of the panels received between the flanges of each end section on opposite ends of the panel, a base plate extending between the lower end of the end plates with an enlarged portion on the ends of the base plate in engagement with the slideways, aligned openings through the end plates in the area between the flanges, a tie rod dimensioned to span the end plates with end portions projecting through the openings, abutments on the through-extending portions of the tie rods and means for effecting movement of the abutments in the direction toward and away from each other to increase or decrease respectively the pressure on the end plates, and in which the edge of the panel between the flanges of an end plate outermost of the panel is tapered inwardly from a point below the opening to the upper edge to provide a pivot point about which the end plate rocks in response to increased compression by the tie rod onto the end plates to place the panel under compression and the base plate in tension, which includes brackets extending outwardly from the upper end of the end plates for receiving sling means for lifting the pallet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A pallet as claimed in claim 1 in which the panel is a single panel dimensioned to have a length corresponding substantially to the length of the pallet with the ends of the panel engaged between the flanges of the respective end sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A pallet as claimed in claim 1 in which the lower surface of the upper flanges taper toward the outer free end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
A pallet as claimed in claim 1 in which the tubular sections on the lower ends of each of the end plates are rectangular in cross section and in which the enlarged portions on the ends of the base plate are of similar shape for engagement within the tubular sections in telescoping arrangement.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A pallet as claimed in claim 1 in which the enlarged end portions on the base plate are separate elements attached to the base plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A pallet as claimed in claim 1 in which the enlarged end portions on the base plate are integral with the base plate and formed by folding the edge portions of the base plate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
A pallet as claimed in claim 1, in which the end plates include passages extending therethrough in the area immediately below the lower flange for passage of the forks of a lift truck into position to engage the underside of the panel.
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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) | 1976-04-09 | 1976-10-09 | 1977-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-09 | 1980-10-09 | 1981-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-09 | 1984-10-09 | 1985-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |