US3908850A
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Banding aid
Assignee: Gang Nail Systems Inc
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Filing: 1974-04-18
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1994-04-18
Abstract
Abstract Palletized loads utilizing wooden bases having one or more steel bands about the base of the articles loaded or containerized loads having steel or synthetic bands tensioned thereabout to reinforce the container are provided with angle brackets at the corners of the loads about which the steel bands are bent. Each bracket comprises a sheet metal plate formed about an axis to define a pair of angularly related flanges. Each bracket has a pair of shoulders spaced one from the other along the plate to define an area therebetween for prepositioning and retaining the steel strapping when applied to the load. In one form hereof teeth are struck from one flange to lie on the same side thereof as the other flange for embedment into the wooden base or other wooden closure materials utilized to containerize the load. In another form, teeth are struck to provide base, shank and tip portions on one side of the flange whereby the tip portions and portions of the shank may be driven through the slot into the wooden member. In the latter instance, the base portions of the teeth form the shoulders and in others projecting dimples or humps will preposition and retain the retaining strapping on the load.
Inventors
- 👤 John Calvin Jureit
- 👤 Andrew G Seipos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:03
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B15/00; F16B15/0023; F16B15/003; F16B15/0046; B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/02; B65D71/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S411/00; Y10S411/921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
245 words
A bracket for use in banding containerized or palletized constructions comprising a sheet metal plate formed about an axis to define a pair of angularly related plate flanges for overlying similarly angularly related portions of the containerized or palletized construction, one of said flanges having at least a pair of teeth formed to project to one side of said one flange and adapted for embedment into a portion of the container on the same side of said one flange as the other flange projects therefrom, means defining a pair of shoulders spaced one from the other along said plate in the same general direction as said plate axis and defining a band receiving area of said plate therebetween whereby said shoulders are adapted to preclude shift of a band disposed about the containerized or palletized construction in overlying relation to said plate area between said shoulders in the general direction of the plate axis, said shoulder defining means comprising a pair of protrusions projecting outwardly from said plate, said teeth being struck to project to the side of said one flange remote from the other flange and leaving corresponding slots in said one flange, said teeth having angularly related shank and tip portions with the shank portion of each tooth projecting from said shank portion in a direction toward the corresponding slot whereby the tip portions are poised for insertion through their corresponding slots for embedment into a portion of the containerized or palletized consTruction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
245 words
A bracket for use in banding containerized or palletized constructions comprising a sheet metal plate formed about an axis to define a pair of angularly related plate flanges for overlying similarly angularly related portions of the containerized or palletized construction, one of said flanges having at least a pair of teeth formed to project to one side of said one flange and adapted for embedment into a portion of the container on the same side of said one flange as the other flange projects therefrom, means defining a pair of shoulders spaced one from the other along said plate in the same general direction as said plate axis and defining a band receiving area of said plate therebetween whereby said shoulders are adapted to preclude shift of a band disposed about the containerized or palletized construction in overlying relation to said plate area between said shoulders in the general direction of the plate axis, said shoulder defining means comprising a pair of protrusions projecting outwardly from said plate, said teeth being struck to project to the side of said one flange remote from the other flange and leaving corresponding slots in said one flange, said teeth having angularly related shank and tip portions with the shank portion of each tooth projecting from said shank portion in a direction toward the corresponding slot whereby the tip portions are poised for insertion through their corresponding slots for embedment into a portion of the containerized or palletized consTruction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A bracket according to claim 1 wherein said protrusions are formed along the axis of said plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A bracket according to claim 1 wherein said teeth are spaced one from the other along said plate and have portions thereof defining said shoulders.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
299 words
A bracket for use in banding containerized or palletized constructions comprising a sheet metal plate formed about an axis to define a pair of angularly related plate flanges for overlying similarly angularly related portions of the containerized or palletized construction, one of said flanges having at least a pair of teeth formed to project to one side of said one flange and adapted for embedment into a portion of the container on the same side of said one flange as the other flange projects therefrom, means defining a pair of shoulders spaced one from the other along said plate in the same general direction as said plate axis and defining a band receiving area of said plate therebetween whereby said shoulders are adapted to preclude shift of a band disposed about the containerized or palletized construction in overlying relation to said plate area between said shoulders in the general direction of the plate axis, said teeth being struck from said one flange and leaving corresponding slots in said one flange, said teeth being spaced one from the other along said one flange, each of said teeth having angularly related base, shank and tip portions with at least said shank and tip portions of each said tooth overlying the slot from which said tooth is struck, said base portion forming an included angle with said shank portion and said shank portion forming an included angle with said tip portion on the like side of said tooth as the included angle formed by said base portion and said shank portion, said tip portion being receivable through said slot for embedment into a portion of the container with said base portion projecting from the opposite said of said flange from said tip portion when embedded, said projecting base portions defining said shoulders.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
299 words
A bracket for use in banding containerized or palletized constructions comprising a sheet metal plate formed about an axis to define a pair of angularly related plate flanges for overlying similarly angularly related portions of the containerized or palletized construction, one of said flanges having at least a pair of teeth formed to project to one side of said one flange and adapted for embedment into a portion of the container on the same side of said one flange as the other flange projects therefrom, means defining a pair of shoulders spaced one from the other along said plate in the same general direction as said plate axis and defining a band receiving area of said plate therebetween whereby said shoulders are adapted to preclude shift of a band disposed about the containerized or palletized construction in overlying relation to said plate area between said shoulders in the general direction of the plate axis, said teeth being struck from said one flange and leaving corresponding slots in said one flange, said teeth being spaced one from the other along said one flange, each of said teeth having angularly related base, shank and tip portions with at least said shank and tip portions of each said tooth overlying the slot from which said tooth is struck, said base portion forming an included angle with said shank portion and said shank portion forming an included angle with said tip portion on the like side of said tooth as the included angle formed by said base portion and said shank portion, said tip portion being receivable through said slot for embedment into a portion of the container with said base portion projecting from the opposite said of said flange from said tip portion when embedded, said projecting base portions defining said shoulders.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A bracket according to claim 4 wherein said pair of teeth are struck to lie in spaced, back-to-back relation relative to one another.
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) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |