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US3814031A
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Plastic pallets
Assignee: Monsanto Co
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Filing: 1972-05-26
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Granted: 1974-06-04
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Expires: 1992-05-26
Abstract
Abstract A hollow molded unitary plastic pallet is provided for use in handling and transporting cargo, particularly with forklift trucks. The pallet comprises upper and lower surfaces with legs disposed on the lower surface. Reinforcement of the pallet is achieved by means of holes through the pallet surfaces and by means of reinforcing grooves disposed on the legs and on the lower surface of the pallet. The grooves on the lower surface extend from the holes to the legs and continue down along the length of the legs to their bases.
Inventors
- 👤 T Fowler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0006; B65D19/003; B65D19/0032; B65D19/0036; B65D19/004; 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; B65D2519/00338; B65D2519/00398; B65D2519/00402; B65D2519/00407; B65D2519/00412; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S108/00; Y10S108/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
A hollow unitary plastic pallet comprising a. an upper surface free from reinforcing grooves and protrusions; b. a lower surface disposed at least 2 inches from said upper surface; c. an exterior edge wall at least 2 inches in height extending between said upper surface and said lower surface and connecting the two surfaces; d. legs integrally associated with said lower surface and extending downwardly from said lower surface; e. at least one aperture through said upper and lower surfaces within the perimeter of said exterior edge wall, said aperture bounded by an interior wall extending between and connecting said upper and said lower surfaces of the pallet; f. reinforcing grooves disposed on said lower surface extending from said apertures to said legs and downwardly along the length of said legs to their bases; g. reinforcing grooves disposed on said lower surface extending from a leg located in proximate relationship to said exterior edge wall to an adjacent leg also located in proximate relationship to said exterior edge wall; h. reinforcing grooves disposed on said lower surface extending from one interior side of said legs to an adjacent interior side of the same leg, and i. reinforcing grooves disposed on each leg integrally associated with an exterior edge wall, which grooves are also integrally associated with said exterior edge wall, said grooves extending from said upper surface to the base of said legs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
233 words
A hollow unitary plastic pallet comprising a. an upper surface free from reinforcing grooves and protrusions; b. a lower surface disposed at least 2 inches from said upper surface; c. an exterior edge wall at least 2 inches in height extending between said upper surface and said lower surface and connecting the two surfaces; d. legs integrally associated with said lower surface and extending downwardly from said lower surface; e. at least one aperture through said upper and lower surfaces within the perimeter of said exterior edge wall, said aperture bounded by an interior wall extending between and connecting said upper and said lower surfaces of the pallet; f. reinforcing grooves disposed on said lower surface extending from said apertures to said legs and downwardly along the length of said legs to their bases; g. reinforcing grooves disposed on said lower surface extending from a leg located in proximate relationship to said exterior edge wall to an adjacent leg also located in proximate relationship to said exterior edge wall; h. reinforcing grooves disposed on said lower surface extending from one interior side of said legs to an adjacent interior side of the same leg, and i. reinforcing grooves disposed on each leg integrally associated with an exterior edge wall, which grooves are also integrally associated with said exterior edge wall, said grooves extending from said upper surface to the base of said legs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
269 words
A hollow unitary plastic pallet comprising a. a planar upper surface free from grooves, protrusions and other surface irregularities other than holes; b. a planar lower surface substantially parallel to said upper surface; c. an exterior edge wall extending between and connecting said upper and lower surfaces; d. nine legs integRally associated with said lower surface and extending downwardly from said lower surface, eight of said legs having an exterior side substantially coplanar with said exterior edge wall; e. from 4 to 16 apertures through the upper and lower surfaces, said apertures bounded by interior walls connecting said upper and lower surfaces, said apertures being from 3 to 12 inches in diameter; f. reinforcing grooves disposed on said lower surface extending from said apertures to said legs and downwardly along the lengths of said legs to their bases; g. at least two reinforcing grooves disposed on each leg having an exterior side substantially coplanar with said exterior edge wall, which grooves are integrally associated with said exterior edge wall, said grooves extending from said upper surface to the base of said legs; h. at least two reinforcing grooves disposed on the leg having no exterior edge wall; i. reinforcing grooves disposed on said lower surface extending from each leg having an exterior side wall substantially coplanar with said exterior edge wall to an adjacent leg also having an exterior side wall substantially coplanar with said exterior edge wall; and j. at least one reinforcing groove disposed on said lower surface extending from one interior side of each of said legs to an adjacent interior side of the same leg.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
269 words
A hollow unitary plastic pallet comprising a. a planar upper surface free from grooves, protrusions and other surface irregularities other than holes; b. a planar lower surface substantially parallel to said upper surface; c. an exterior edge wall extending between and connecting said upper and lower surfaces; d. nine legs integRally associated with said lower surface and extending downwardly from said lower surface, eight of said legs having an exterior side substantially coplanar with said exterior edge wall; e. from 4 to 16 apertures through the upper and lower surfaces, said apertures bounded by interior walls connecting said upper and lower surfaces, said apertures being from 3 to 12 inches in diameter; f. reinforcing grooves disposed on said lower surface extending from said apertures to said legs and downwardly along the lengths of said legs to their bases; g. at least two reinforcing grooves disposed on each leg having an exterior side substantially coplanar with said exterior edge wall, which grooves are integrally associated with said exterior edge wall, said grooves extending from said upper surface to the base of said legs; h. at least two reinforcing grooves disposed on the leg having no exterior edge wall; i. reinforcing grooves disposed on said lower surface extending from each leg having an exterior side wall substantially coplanar with said exterior edge wall to an adjacent leg also having an exterior side wall substantially coplanar with said exterior edge wall; and j. at least one reinforcing groove disposed on said lower surface extending from one interior side of each of said legs to an adjacent interior side of the same leg.
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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) | 1977-06-03 | 1977-12-03 | 1978-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-03 | 1981-12-03 | 1982-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-03 | 1985-12-03 | 1986-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |