US3880093A
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Pallet
Assignee: Schott Industries Inc
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Filing: 1973-06-01
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1993-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A molded, nestable pallet having a load receiving deck and leg members for supporting the deck above the floor. The top surface of the deck has upwardly extending, perpendicularly arranged means for centering coiled material. The underside of the deck has areas arranged to be contacted by conventional lifting equipment. The underside of the deck is also arranged to accommodate strapping or tie-down material in such a way as to prevent contact thereof by conventional lifting equipment.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter E Schott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0006; B65D19/003; B65D19/0032; B65D19/0036; B65D19/004; B65D19/38; B65D19/44; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00034; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00069; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00268; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00288; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00318; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00338; B65D2519/00398; B65D2519/00402; B65D2519/00736; B65D2519/00935; B65D2519/0094; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S108/00; Y10S108/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
A molded nestable pallet for receiving and supporting a coil of material, said pallet comprising a generally square four-sided deck, four leg members formed in said deck and extending therebelow to maintain said pallet deck in parallel spaced relationship with the surface upon which said leg members rest, areas beneath said deck for approach of said pallet from any one of said four sides thereof by lifting means and for engagement of said pallet by said lifting means, each of said areas being located between one of said leg members and the adjacent side of said deck, a single substantially circular centering member extending above said deck and being integral and one piece therewith, said centering member being so sized as to enter the hollow center of a coil to be supported on said pallet deck and being so located as to position said coil centrally of said deck and to prevent relative movement of said coil and said pallet, two opposite ones of said leg members each having a lateral extension, said lateral extensions being diametrically opposed, each of said lateral extensions being formed in said deck and partially in said circular centering member whereby to strengthen and additionally support said deck and said circular centering member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
A molded nestable pallet for receiving and supporting a coil of material, said pallet comprising a generally square four-sided deck, four leg members formed in said deck and extending therebelow to maintain said pallet deck in parallel spaced relationship with the surface upon which said leg members rest, areas beneath said deck for approach of said pallet from any one of said four sides thereof by lifting means and for engagement of said pallet by said lifting means, each of said areas being located between one of said leg members and the adjacent side of said deck, a single substantially circular centering member extending above said deck and being integral and one piece therewith, said centering member being so sized as to enter the hollow center of a coil to be supported on said pallet deck and being so located as to position said coil centrally of said deck and to prevent relative movement of said coil and said pallet, two opposite ones of said leg members each having a lateral extension, said lateral extensions being diametrically opposed, each of said lateral extensions being formed in said deck and partially in said circular centering member whereby to strengthen and additionally support said deck and said circular centering member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure claimed in claim 1 wherein a protective upstanding rim extends about the four sides of said deck.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
77 words
The structure claimed in claim 1 including a pair of unobstructed pathways extending between said leg members on the underside of said deck, said pathways being oriented at right angles to each other and intersecting at the center of said pallet, said pathways extending diagonally of said deck, said pathways being configured to receive strap-like means for securing a coil of material to said pallet and to protect said strap-like means from contact by a lifting means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structure claimed in claim 3 wherein each of said pathways terminates at each of its ends in a hole through said deck and through which said strap-like means may extend.
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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) | 1978-04-28 | 1978-10-28 | 1979-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-28 | 1982-10-28 | 1983-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-28 | 1986-10-28 | 1987-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |