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US3734281A
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Pipe pallet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-15
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-12-15
Abstract
Abstract A rack of pipe composed of a plurality of pipe rack elements on which pipes are laid, with another plurality of pipe rack elements on top of the first layer of pipe and a second layer of pipe on top of these. The pipe rack elements have stops on the ends which in one position, prevent the pipes from rolling off of the rack elements, and in another position allow the pipes to roll off.
Inventors
- 👤 J Armstrong
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:55
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/38; B65D19/44; B65D57/00; B65D57/002; B65D57/003; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00006; B65D2571/00111; B65D85/00; B65D85/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A rack of pipe comprising a first plurality of elongate, horizontally disposed pipe rack elements being substantially parallel to each other, each pipe rack element comprising an elongate beam having a stop member on each end, each stop member extending above said beam but not below it, a plurality of pipes lying on and perpendicular to said pipe rack elements, said pipe rack elements being spaced apart along the length of the pipes, a second plurality of pipe rack elements lying on, perpendicular to, and spaced along the length of the pipes, each pipe rack element of said second plurality comprising of an elongate beam having a stop member on each end extending above, below and to one side of said beam but not extending to the opposite side, a second plurality of pipes lying on and perpendicular to said second plurality of pipe rack elements, and means securing said pipes and said pipe rack elements in a bundle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A rack of pipe comprising a first plurality of elongate, horizontally disposed pipe rack elements being substantially parallel to each other, each pipe rack element comprising an elongate beam having a stop member on each end, each stop member extending above said beam but not below it, a plurality of pipes lying on and perpendicular to said pipe rack elements, said pipe rack elements being spaced apart along the length of the pipes, a second plurality of pipe rack elements lying on, perpendicular to, and spaced along the length of the pipes, each pipe rack element of said second plurality comprising of an elongate beam having a stop member on each end extending above, below and to one side of said beam but not extending to the opposite side, a second plurality of pipes lying on and perpendicular to said second plurality of pipe rack elements, and means securing said pipes and said pipe rack elements in a bundle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A rack of pipe as defined by claim 1 wherein said securing means comprises a plurality of straps tightly wrapped around said pipes, each of said first plurality of pipe rack elements being engaged and secured by a strap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A rack of pipe as defined by claim 1 wherein each of said first plurality of pipe rack elements is provided with a lifting lug.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |