US3757704A
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Pallet
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1972-06-21
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1992-06-21
Abstract
Abstract A pallet is provided for supporting loads thereon. The pallet includes an upper member formed of thermoplastic material for receiving loads thereon, a plurality of rows of supporting elements for supporting said upper member in an elevated position to permit the entry of lifting forks thereunder, and a reinforcing member positioned between the supporting elements and the upper sheet to bridge a load positioned on the upper sheet between the respective supporting elements. The reinforcing member has spaced apart upper and lower portions which are interconnected together to permit the reinforcing member to function as a flexural member.
Inventors
- 👤 G Allgeyer
- 👤 J Foote
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:41
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0006; B65D19/0008; B65D19/001; B65D19/0012; B65D19/0014; B65D19/0016; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00034; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00069; B65D2519/00084; B65D2519/00104; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00278; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00293; B65D2519/00303; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00318; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00333; B65D2519/00338; B65D2519/00343; B65D2519/00368; B65D2519/00373; B65D2519/00398; B65D2519/00432; B65D2519/00437; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00562; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S108/00; Y10S108/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A pallet compriSing a lower sheet of thermoplastic material, a plurality of rows of supporting elements extending upwardly from the lowermost portion of said lower sheet, said supporting elements supporting thereon a reinforcing member, said reinforcing member including a pair of facing sheets having a filler element and an upper sheet of thermoplastic material engaging said reinforcing member and serving as a support member for loads positioned thereon, and wherein said lower sheet of the thermoplastic material is bonded to said upper sheet, a reinforcing element positioned in cooperative relationship with each of said supporting elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A pallet compriSing a lower sheet of thermoplastic material, a plurality of rows of supporting elements extending upwardly from the lowermost portion of said lower sheet, said supporting elements supporting thereon a reinforcing member, said reinforcing member including a pair of facing sheets having a filler element and an upper sheet of thermoplastic material engaging said reinforcing member and serving as a support member for loads positioned thereon, and wherein said lower sheet of the thermoplastic material is bonded to said upper sheet, a reinforcing element positioned in cooperative relationship with each of said supporting elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The pallet as defined in claim 1 further including a plurality of upstanding annular flanges formed integrally with said first sheet of thermoplastic material, said flanges positioned to receive and retain the lower end of said columns.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The pallet as defined in claim 1 wherein said columns are formed in a third sheet of thermoplastic material, said third sheet having a major planar portion on which said reinforcing member rests.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The pallet as defined in claim 1 wherein said columns are defined by cup-shaped pockets formed in third and fourth sheets of thermoplastic material, said third and fourth sheets being joined together with the cup-shaped pockets of one aligned with the cup-shaped pockets of the other.
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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) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |