US3826205A
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Metal pallet
Assignee: FOLLANSBEE STEEL CORP
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Filing: 1972-10-30
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Granted: 1974-07-30
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Expires: 1992-10-30
Abstract
Abstract A number of spaced parallel sheet metal channels are arranged in two rows, one on top of the other. The upper row is welded to the lower row to form a platform. The platform is supported by sheet metal feet, each of which has a cup-like body disposed between two adjacent channels in the lower row and extending downwardly from them. Two opposite upstanding flanges connected with the top of the body straddle the two channels and are welded to the adjoining upstanding side walls of the two channels. The channels forming the boundary of the platform have upwardly extending outer edges that form side walls for the platform, so a tray is formed.
Inventors
- 👤 M Weiss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0053; B65D19/0077; B65D19/0089; B65D19/0093; B65D19/0095; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00024; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00059; B65D2519/00084; B65D2519/00094; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00293; B65D2519/00298; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00323; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00333; B65D2519/00368; B65D2519/00373; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00562
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A metal pallet comprising a lower row of laterally spaced parallel horizontal sheet metal channels having upstanding side walls with laterally projecting flanges along their upper edges, an upper row of laterally spaced parallel horizontal sheet metal channels extending transversely across the channels in said lower row and inverted relative thereto, each of the inverted upper channels having downwardly extending side walls with laterally projecting flanges along their lower edges, the flanges of the upper row of channels seating on the flanges of the lower row of channels and secured thereto to form a platform, and sheet metal feet supporting the platform, each foot having a hollow cup-like body disposed between two adjacent channels in said lower row and extending downWardly therefrom, a flat rectangular rim surrounding the top of said body and engaging the bottoms of said two channels, and two opposite flanges extending upwardly from two opposite edges of said rim and straddling said two channels, and means welding said foot flanges to the adjoining upstanding side walls of said two channels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A metal pallet comprising a lower row of laterally spaced parallel horizontal sheet metal channels having upstanding side walls with laterally projecting flanges along their upper edges, an upper row of laterally spaced parallel horizontal sheet metal channels extending transversely across the channels in said lower row and inverted relative thereto, each of the inverted upper channels having downwardly extending side walls with laterally projecting flanges along their lower edges, the flanges of the upper row of channels seating on the flanges of the lower row of channels and secured thereto to form a platform, and sheet metal feet supporting the platform, each foot having a hollow cup-like body disposed between two adjacent channels in said lower row and extending downWardly therefrom, a flat rectangular rim surrounding the top of said body and engaging the bottoms of said two channels, and two opposite flanges extending upwardly from two opposite edges of said rim and straddling said two channels, and means welding said foot flanges to the adjoining upstanding side walls of said two channels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A pallet according to claim 1, in which said foot is provided with a second pair of reinforcing flanges extending up between said two channels from the other two edges of said rim.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
A pallet according to claim 1, in which said feet are disposed in parallel rows and the bottoms of the feet at the ends of each row are provided with transverse slots, the pallet including rod-like runners each having parallel side members extending lengthwise of said rows of feet and joined to the ends of parallel end members rigidly mounted in said slots.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
A pallet according to claim 1, including side walls extending upwardly from the edges of said platform, the bottom of each of said platform walls being integral with the edge of the outer flange of the underlying channel that is parallel to that wall, and means securing the ends of adjoining platform walls together at the corners of the platform, whereby the platform and its side walls form a tray.
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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) | 1977-07-29 | 1978-01-28 | 1978-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-29 | 1982-01-28 | 1982-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-29 | 1986-01-28 | 1986-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |