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Wire-formed pallet
Assignee: Banner Metals Inc
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Filing: 1972-07-24
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1992-07-24
Abstract
Abstract A heavy duty wire-formed pallet is provided which is light in weight, but yet which is rugged in its construction. The pallet of the invention may be stacked with other like pallets to be stored in a minimum of space when not in use. The pallet is constructed to be capable of supporting heavy loads without sagging or damage. The structure incorporates a pair of side rails formed of metal strips, and which are supported at the ends of appropriate pedestals, to constitute a stable, wide-tread supporting base for the pallet when it is heavily loaded.
Inventors
- 👤 J Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:43
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0006; B65D19/0008; B65D19/002; B65D19/0024; B65D19/0026; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00024; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00059; B65D2519/00084; B65D2519/00094; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00293; B65D2519/00298; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00323; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00333; B65D2519/00363; B65D2519/00368; B65D2519/00373; B65D2519/00393; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00562; B65D2519/00736; B65D2519/00935; B65D2519/00955; B65D2519/0096
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
234 words
A load-bearing wire-formed pallet comprising: a peripheral strip member configured to circumscribe a predetermined rectangular area and to define end edges and side edges for the pallet; a first plurality of U-shaped wire rods affixed to said peripheral strip member and extending in spaced parallel relationship across the rectangular area from one of the side edges to the other; a second plurality of U-shaped wire rods affixed to said peripheral strip member and extending in spaced parallel relationship transversely across the rectangular area from one of the end edges to the other in transverse relationship with the rods of the first plurality; a plurality of pedestals for the pallet mounted at each side thereof, each of said pedestals being formed of a flat metallic strip configured to a generally U-shaped configuration having downwardly converging sides; a pair of flat strips affixed to the pedestals and extending along each side of the pallet in spaced parallel relationship with the plane of said rectangular area to constitute support rails for the pallet; and a plurality of additional wire rods extending across the rectangular area from one of the side edges to the other in space and parallel relationship with certain of the wire rods of the second plurality on opposite sides of the wire rods of the first plurality with respect thereto to form trusses, said pedestals being affixed to respective ones of the additional rods.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
234 words
A load-bearing wire-formed pallet comprising: a peripheral strip member configured to circumscribe a predetermined rectangular area and to define end edges and side edges for the pallet; a first plurality of U-shaped wire rods affixed to said peripheral strip member and extending in spaced parallel relationship across the rectangular area from one of the side edges to the other; a second plurality of U-shaped wire rods affixed to said peripheral strip member and extending in spaced parallel relationship transversely across the rectangular area from one of the end edges to the other in transverse relationship with the rods of the first plurality; a plurality of pedestals for the pallet mounted at each side thereof, each of said pedestals being formed of a flat metallic strip configured to a generally U-shaped configuration having downwardly converging sides; a pair of flat strips affixed to the pedestals and extending along each side of the pallet in spaced parallel relationship with the plane of said rectangular area to constitute support rails for the pallet; and a plurality of additional wire rods extending across the rectangular area from one of the side edges to the other in space and parallel relationship with certain of the wire rods of the second plurality on opposite sides of the wire rods of the first plurality with respect thereto to form trusses, said pedestals being affixed to respective ones of the additional rods.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The load-bearing wire-formed pallet defined in claim 1 in which said wire rods of said first and second pluralities have a rectangular section of the height of each of said rods being greater than the width.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The load-bearing wire-formed pallet defined in claim 1 in which said wire rods of the second plurality are affixed to the wire rods of the first plurality at the cross-over points thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The load-bearing wire-formed pallet defined in claim 1 in which said strip forming said support rails have openings therein of a particular configuration and extending along the length thereof.
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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) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |