US3853218A
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Load of goods comprising a plurality of layers, and a method and a machine for producing said load
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-30
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Granted: 1974-12-10
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Expires: 1993-01-30
Abstract
Abstract A load of goods comprising several superposed layers of goods, and a method and a machine for producing said load, said load being enclosed in plastics film and arranged to be lifted by means of a fork truck without being supported on a pallet. For this purpose the bottom layer is narrower than the layers positioned thereabove, whereby spaces are formed at either side of the bottom layer to accommodate the lifting legs of a fork lift truck. The bottom layer is enclosed separately in shrinking film and welded to the film surrounding the remaining goods layers in such a manner that a very strong joint is formed ensuring that the bottom layer of the load does not separate from the superposed layers upon lifting of the entire load by means of a fork truck.
Inventors
- 👤 H Grasvoll
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/0088; B65B; B65B11/00; B65B11/58; B65B11/585; B65B9/00; B65B9/02; B65B9/026; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00006; B65D2571/00012; B65D2571/00018; B65D2571/00061; B65D2571/00067; B65D2571/0008; B65D2571/00092
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
An improved load comprising several superposed layers of goods, a plastics film wrapped around said load, the bottom layer of said load terminating a considerable distance from the side edges of the layer or layers of goods positioned immediately thereabove, two longitudinal spaces being formed at either side of said bottom layer to accommodate in said spaces the lifting legs of a fork lift truck, said film extending into said spaces so as to cover the outwardly and downwardly facing sides of said spaces, the improvement comprising a first plastics film arranged to enclose said bottom layer of goods separately, and a second plastics film arranged to enclose the upper layer or layers of goods, said second plastics film welded to the first plastics film at least along two parallel longitudinal sides.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
An improved load comprising several superposed layers of goods, a plastics film wrapped around said load, the bottom layer of said load terminating a considerable distance from the side edges of the layer or layers of goods positioned immediately thereabove, two longitudinal spaces being formed at either side of said bottom layer to accommodate in said spaces the lifting legs of a fork lift truck, said film extending into said spaces so as to cover the outwardly and downwardly facing sides of said spaces, the improvement comprising a first plastics film arranged to enclose said bottom layer of goods separately, and a second plastics film arranged to enclose the upper layer or layers of goods, said second plastics film welded to the first plastics film at least along two parallel longitudinal sides.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
132 words
An improved load comprising several superposed layers of goods, a plastics film wrapped around said load, the bottom layer of said load terminating a considerable distance from the side edges of the layer or layers of goods positioned immediately thereabove, two longitudinal spaces being formed at either side of said bottom layer to accommodate in said spaces the lifting legs of a fork lift truck, said film extending into said spaces so as to cover the outwardly and downwardly facing sides of said spaces, the improvement comprising a first plastics film arranged to enclose said bottom layer of goods separately, and a second plastics film arranged to enclose the upper layer or layers of goods, said second plastics film welded to the first plastics film at least along two parallel longitudinal sides.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
132 words
An improved load comprising several superposed layers of goods, a plastics film wrapped around said load, the bottom layer of said load terminating a considerable distance from the side edges of the layer or layers of goods positioned immediately thereabove, two longitudinal spaces being formed at either side of said bottom layer to accommodate in said spaces the lifting legs of a fork lift truck, said film extending into said spaces so as to cover the outwardly and downwardly facing sides of said spaces, the improvement comprising a first plastics film arranged to enclose said bottom layer of goods separately, and a second plastics film arranged to enclose the upper layer or layers of goods, said second plastics film welded to the first plastics film at least along two parallel longitudinal sides.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
The load claimed in claim 1, comprising said second plastics film surrounding the upper layer or layers of goods being so abundantly dimensioned as to hang like a bag at least along two parallel sides of the corresponding sides of the bottom layer of goods, said bag-shaped portions of said second film secured by welding to said first film at said sides.
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) | 1977-12-09 | 1978-06-10 | 1978-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-09 | 1982-06-10 | 1982-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-09 | 1986-06-10 | 1986-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |