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US3907241A
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Disposable skid
Assignee: Whirlpool Corp
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Filing: 1973-09-07
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Granted: 1975-09-23
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Expires: 1993-09-07
Abstract
Abstract A disposable skid for use in temporarily supporting an appliance. The skid may be used during processing and/or shipment and is constructed to be discarded upon installation of the appliance. The skid is formed of a relatively soft corrugated material and includes reinforcing channels which are disposed within the corrugated material.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard M Oglesby
- 👤 Brian R Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 05:32
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20; B65D25/24; B65D2585/00; B65D2585/68; B65D2585/6802; B65D2585/6815; B65D2585/6817; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/2419; Y10T428/24215
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
A disposable material handling support comprising: a sheet of corrugated disposable material folded and wrapped continuously into at least five substantially flat layers to define a generally parallelepiped runner; and a plurality of reinforcement channels formed of strong, rigid material embracing opposite folded edges of the sheet within the outermost layers for defining embedded reinforcement means at corners of the runner.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
A disposable material handling support comprising: a sheet of corrugated disposable material folded and wrapped continuously into at least five substantially flat layers to define a generally parallelepiped runner; and a plurality of reinforcement channels formed of strong, rigid material embracing opposite folded edges of the sheet within the outermost layers for defining embedded reinforcement means at corners of the runner.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The disposable material handling support of claim 1 wherein said corrugated material comprises fiberboard.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The disposable material handling support of claim 1 wherein said channels are formed of metal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The disposable material handling support of claim 1 wherein said channels have a length substantially less than that of the length of the runner and are disposed one each at the four corners of the runner.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The disposable material handling support of claim 1 further including a plurality of socket means in said runner opening outwardly through the runner for receiving runner attachment bolts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The disposable material handling support of claim 1 further including adhesive bonding confronting layers of said runner facially together.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
The disposable material handling support of claim 1 wherein one of said channels embraces three layers at a folded edge of said sheet within the outermost of said layers and another of said channels embraces two layers at the folded edge of the innermost of said layers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The disposable material handling support of claim 1 wherein a pair of said channels embrace at least two layers at a folded edge therebetween.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
A disposable skid comprising: a sheet of corrugated disposable fiberboard folded and wrapped continuously into at least four overlapping layers to Define a generally parallelepiped runner; and a reinforcement channel embracing a folded edge of the sheet within the outermost layers for defining embedded reinforcement means therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
A disposable skid comprising: a sheet of corrugated disposable fiberboard folded and wrapped continuously into at least four overlapping layers to Define a generally parallelepiped runner; and a reinforcement channel embracing a folded edge of the sheet within the outermost layers for defining embedded reinforcement means therein.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The disposable skid of claim 1 wherein said runner has a thickness of at least 3/4 inches.
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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) | 1978-09-22 | 1979-03-24 | 1979-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-22 | 1983-03-24 | 1983-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-22 | 1987-03-24 | 1987-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |