US3812792A
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Collapsible pallet for freight and cargo
Assignee: BELLE C
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Filing: 1973-07-05
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Granted: 1974-05-28
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Expires: 1993-07-05
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible load-supporting pallet having a pair of elongated members with an upright arm on each end. A raised central portion in each of the elongated members has a vertically disposed pintle therethrough pivotally connecting the two elongated members. A flat member is removably supported by the upright arms and the raised central portions on the elongated members. A laterally disposed clip pivotally attached to each of the upright arms, releasably holds the flat member in its assigned position on the elongated members. A resilient member on the pintle yieldably urges the two elongated members apart so that they may be pivoted together to facilitate storage when the flat member is removed.
Inventors
- 👤 Belle C La
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A collapsible pallet comprising two elongated members, an upright arm on each end of the elongated members, a raised central portion in each of the elongated members, a vertically disposed pintle through the raised central portions pivotally connecting together the two elongated members, a flat member removably supported by the upright arms and the raised central portions on the two Elongated members, means on the upright arms for holdably engaging the flat member, and a resilient member on the vertically disposed pintle yieldably urging the two elongated members apart, such resilient member moving the two elongated members apart when they are detached from the flat member so that they can be pivoted together and brought into a relatively compacted relationship.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A collapsible pallet comprising two elongated members, an upright arm on each end of the elongated members, a raised central portion in each of the elongated members, a vertically disposed pintle through the raised central portions pivotally connecting together the two elongated members, a flat member removably supported by the upright arms and the raised central portions on the two Elongated members, means on the upright arms for holdably engaging the flat member, and a resilient member on the vertically disposed pintle yieldably urging the two elongated members apart, such resilient member moving the two elongated members apart when they are detached from the flat member so that they can be pivoted together and brought into a relatively compacted relationship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The collapsible pallet of claim 1 in which the raised central portion in each of the elongated members comprises an inverted ''U'' shaped section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The collapsible pallet of claim 2 in which the means on the upright arms for holdably engaging the flat member comprises a laterally disposed clip pivotally attached to each of the upright arms.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The collapsible pallet of claim 3 in which the laterally disposed clip comprises a ''U'' shaped member.
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) | 1977-05-27 | 1977-11-26 | 1978-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-27 | 1981-11-26 | 1982-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-27 | 1985-11-26 | 1986-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |