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Disposable pallet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-31
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Granted: 1973-10-09
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Expires: 1992-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A disposable pallet which includes one or two platform panels formed of corrugated cardboard or paperboard stock supported on a plurality of corrugated cardboard or paperboard legs. The legs are folded to produce a rigid box-like structure having tongues which extend in a first direction through slots in the platform panel and fold over to extend in a direction opposite to said first direction through additional slots in the panel. A locking tongue on each side of each leg engages in a slot in the panel to maintain the leg in its box-like form.
Inventors
- 👤 T Wilcox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0006; B65D19/0008; B65D19/001; B65D19/0012; B65D19/002; B65D19/0024; B65D19/0028; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00019; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00054; B65D2519/00084; B65D2519/00089; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00278; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00288; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00323; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00338; B65D2519/00343; B65D2519/00368; B65D2519/00373; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00567
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A disposable pallet Comprising at least one substantially two-dimensional platform having at least one group of slots extending therethrough, said group including five spaced parallel slots; a leg secured to said platform at said group of slots, said leg comprising first means extending through the center slot of said group of slots for securing said leg to said platform, second means extending through at least one other slot spaced from said center slot and third means including locking tab means integrally formed with said leg for locking said leg against transverse motion, said locking tab means engaging with at least one of said slots furthest from said center slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A disposable pallet Comprising at least one substantially two-dimensional platform having at least one group of slots extending therethrough, said group including five spaced parallel slots; a leg secured to said platform at said group of slots, said leg comprising first means extending through the center slot of said group of slots for securing said leg to said platform, second means extending through at least one other slot spaced from said center slot and third means including locking tab means integrally formed with said leg for locking said leg against transverse motion, said locking tab means engaging with at least one of said slots furthest from said center slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
179 words
A disposable pallet comprising two platforms disposed in parallel planes with respect to each other, each of said platforms comprising a group of at least three parallel slots, a group of slots in one platform being in alignment with a corresponding group in the other platform; a leg joining said platforms at said aligned groups of slots, said leg comprising first means extending through a center slot of one of said groups of slots for securing said legs to said platforms, second means extending through at least one other slot spaced from said center slot, third means for locking said leg against transverse motion, fourth means extending from said leg in a direction diametrically opposite to said first means for engagement with the center slot aligned with and in a different plane from said center slot engaged by said first means and fifth means integrally formed with said leg for engaging at least one other slot spaced from said center slot in a different plane, and aligned with said at least one other slot engaged by said second means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
179 words
A disposable pallet comprising two platforms disposed in parallel planes with respect to each other, each of said platforms comprising a group of at least three parallel slots, a group of slots in one platform being in alignment with a corresponding group in the other platform; a leg joining said platforms at said aligned groups of slots, said leg comprising first means extending through a center slot of one of said groups of slots for securing said legs to said platforms, second means extending through at least one other slot spaced from said center slot, third means for locking said leg against transverse motion, fourth means extending from said leg in a direction diametrically opposite to said first means for engagement with the center slot aligned with and in a different plane from said center slot engaged by said first means and fifth means integrally formed with said leg for engaging at least one other slot spaced from said center slot in a different plane, and aligned with said at least one other slot engaged by said second means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The disposable pallet set forth in claim 1 wherein said first and second means are integral and coextensive.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The disposable pallet set forth in claim 3 wherein said first means comprises tongue means and said second means comprises tab means, said first and second means being integrally formed with said leg.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
The disposable pallet set forth in claim 4 wherein said tongue and tab means lie in parallel planes with respect to each other, said tab means extending through said at least one other slot in a direction diametrically opposite to the direction in which said tongue means extends through said center slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The disposable pallet set forth in claim 5 further including panel means for joining said tongue means and said tab means, said panel means being substantially two-dimensional and lying flat against said at least one panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The disposable pallet set forth in claim 1 wherein said leg is tubular.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The disposable pallet set forth in claim 1 wherein said second means engages with at least one slot between said center slot and said furthest slot.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The disposable pallet set forth in claim 7 wherein said leg is substantially rectangular in cross-section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The disposable pallet set forth in claim 9 wherein said leg is formed of corrugated material and said corrugations are disposed substantially perpendicular to said platform.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The disposable pallet set forth in claim 1 wherein said leg is formed of corrugated material and said corrugations are disposed substantially perpendicular to said platform.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The disposable pallet set forth in claim 1 wherein said at least one platform consists of two platforms disposed in parallel planes with respect to each other and joined by said leg.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The disposable pallet set forth in claim 12 wherein each of said platforms contains a group of slots in alignment with each other.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
49 words
The disposable pallet set forth in claim 13 wherein said leg comprises fourth means extending from said leg in a direction diametrically opposite to said first means for engagement with the center slot aligned with and in a different plane from said center slot engaged by said first means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
47 words
The disposable pallet set forth in claim 14 further including fifth means integrally formed with said leg for engaging at leaSt one other slot spaced from said center slot in a different plane, and aligned with said at least one other slot engaged by said second means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The disposable pallet set forth in claim 2 wherein said third means comprises locking tab means integrally formed with said leg.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
57 words
The disposable pallet set forth in claim 16 wherein each of said platforms comprises at least one group of slots aligned with each other and consisting of five spaced parallel slots, said locking tab means engaging with at least one of said slots furthest removed from said center slot, in each of said sligned groups of slots.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
The disposable pallet set forth in claim 17 wherein said leg is formed of corrugated material and said corrugations are perpendicular to each of said platforms.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
13 words
The disposable pallet set forth in claim 18 wherein said leg is tubular.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
16 words
The disposable pallet set forth in claim 19 wherein said leg is substantially rectangular in cross-section.
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) | 1976-10-08 | 1977-04-09 | 1977-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-08 | 1981-04-09 | 1981-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-08 | 1985-04-09 | 1985-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |