US3863784A
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Load supporting pallet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-17
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Granted: 1975-02-04
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Expires: 1993-07-17
Abstract
Abstract An elongated continuous storage and shipping pallet is made up of separable sections so that a selected number of tiers of cartons may be taken from a stack by lift trucks without manual handling.
Inventors
- 👤 Wells A Webb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:03
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0002; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/10; Y10T225/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A method of handling a cargo comprising a plurality of indivdual cartons, said method comprising the steps of: providing a load supporting pallet comprising a plurality of adjacently positioned indivIdual sections connected together by severable connecting means; placing cartons on said pallet in tiers corresponding to said individual sections to thereby separately load said individual sections; selecting and moving a predetermined number of said loaded sections less than said plurality of sections; and severing the connecting means between said selected tiers and adjacent non-selected loaded sections.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
86 words
A method of handling a cargo comprising a plurality of indivdual cartons, said method comprising the steps of: providing a load supporting pallet comprising a plurality of adjacently positioned indivIdual sections connected together by severable connecting means; placing cartons on said pallet in tiers corresponding to said individual sections to thereby separately load said individual sections; selecting and moving a predetermined number of said loaded sections less than said plurality of sections; and severing the connecting means between said selected tiers and adjacent non-selected loaded sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 including carrying out the step of severing said connecting means prior to moving said tiers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said severable connection comprises a strip of tape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said severable connection comprises a tab extending between said sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said connection comprises staples.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the step of moving said tiers includes the step of loading said selected tiers on a load supporting platform of a lift truck and severing said connection simultaneously therewith.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said step of severing the connection means is carried out by moving said selected sections relative to said adjacent non-selected sections to thereby tear said connecting means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 7 wherein said selected sections are lifted relative to said adjacent non-selected sections by means of a lift truck.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
123 words
The method of claim 1 wherein: the step of providing a load supporting pallet includes providing an elongated strip of paperboard of sufficient length to define a plurality of said indivdual sections, and a width corresponding to the length of the platform of a lift truck, forming transverse slits in said strip to thereby define individual sections having a length corresponding to the width of said strip and having a width corresponding to a lateral dimension of cartons to be moved, terminating said slits at positions leaving portions of said strip extending between and interconnecting said individual sections for defining said severable connecting means; the step of severing said connecting means includes lifting said selected section relative to an adjacent non-selected loaded section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1 comprising the step of placing said sections in spaced relation; and, forming a slot to permit circulation of air between said sections.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 6 wherein said enclosed area has a width that is other than a multiple of the width of said load supporting platform of said lift truck.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 11 comprising the further steps of filling an area between a pair of spaced parallel walls with tiers of cartons such that the last remaining space to be filled between said walls is substantially with width of said load supporting platform.
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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) | 1978-02-03 | 1978-08-05 | 1979-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-03 | 1982-08-05 | 1983-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-03 | 1986-08-05 | 1987-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |