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Plastic palette
Assignee: Georg Utz AG
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Filing: 1973-02-01
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Granted: 1974-03-05
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Expires: 1993-02-01
Abstract
Abstract A molded plastic cargo handling palette comprises a plurality of relatively small, parallel box channels 9, 14, 18, 19 interconnected by straight and angled webs 20, 21. Below these upper channels and transverse thereto are three relatively large support channels 2, 3 each having two spaced reinforcing boxes 4 extending through them and aligned between adjacent support channels. The resulting palette is structurally strong and can accommodate fork lift prongs from either side.
Inventors
- 👤 G Utz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0006; B65D19/0008; B65D19/001; B65D19/0014; B65D19/0016; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00034; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00069; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00268; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00288; B65D2519/00308; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00318; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00333; B65D2519/00398; B65D2519/00402; B65D2519/00407; B65D2519/00412; B65D2519/00736; B65D2519/008; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S108/00; Y10S108/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
A plastic palette having a level, rectangular top surface, characterized in that it is of a symmetrical construction with respect to two vertical, perpendicular, central planes (m1 - m1; m2 - m2); in that the top surface is made up of the upper surfaces of a plurality of hollow cross supports (9, 14, 18, 19) and the narrow sides of the bars (20, 21) connecting the same; in that three lower cross supports (14, 18, 18) and then three higher cross supports (19) are provided on each side of a central cross support located in the cross plane of symmetry (m1 - m1); in that three hollow, longitudinal supports (2, 3, 2) are arranged below these cross supports, the lower surfaces of said longitudinal supports (2, 3, 2) forming the base of the palette, and providing between them two continuous channels (6), which are open at the bottom; in that two box-like reinforcements (4) are provided in each longitudinal support, said reinforcements (4) each limiting one of the channels (5) crossing the longitudinal support, thus forming two rows (5, 5) each consisting of three channels aligned with each other; in that the hollow interiors of the cross supports and longitudinal supports extends inwards from without and have an inwardly decreasing section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
A plastic palette having a level, rectangular top surface, characterized in that it is of a symmetrical construction with respect to two vertical, perpendicular, central planes (m1 - m1; m2 - m2); in that the top surface is made up of the upper surfaces of a plurality of hollow cross supports (9, 14, 18, 19) and the narrow sides of the bars (20, 21) connecting the same; in that three lower cross supports (14, 18, 18) and then three higher cross supports (19) are provided on each side of a central cross support located in the cross plane of symmetry (m1 - m1); in that three hollow, longitudinal supports (2, 3, 2) are arranged below these cross supports, the lower surfaces of said longitudinal supports (2, 3, 2) forming the base of the palette, and providing between them two continuous channels (6), which are open at the bottom; in that two box-like reinforcements (4) are provided in each longitudinal support, said reinforcements (4) each limiting one of the channels (5) crossing the longitudinal support, thus forming two rows (5, 5) each consisting of three channels aligned with each other; in that the hollow interiors of the cross supports and longitudinal supports extends inwards from without and have an inwardly decreasing section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
A palette according to claim 1, characterized in that a downwardly inclined hollow rib (10) is provided in the region of each longitudinal support (2, 3) between the central cross support (9) and the adjacent lower cross support (14), the back part (11) of said rib helping to form the base (12) of the relevant longitudinal support, and having at least one opening (13).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A palette according to claim 1, characterized in that a shallow pocket (24) having an opening (25) facing away from the plane of symmetry (m1 - m1) is provided between the base (23) of the box-like reinforcement (4) and the base of the longitudinal support (2, 3).
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-03-04 | 1977-09-03 | 1978-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-04 | 1981-09-03 | 1982-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-04 | 1985-09-03 | 1986-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |