US3938448A
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Plastic pallet
Assignee: Mitsubishi Chemical Corp
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Filing: 1973-07-06
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Granted: 1976-02-17
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Expires: 1993-07-06
Abstract
Abstract Two component parts of thermoplastic resin each being constructed with a deck board having integrally formed on one surface thereof a plurality of girders being disposed along opposite edge portions at each corner thereon and therebetween and along a line parallel to and midway between the edge portions and a multiplicity of ribs of lesser projection therefrom than the girders are readily assembled by melt adhesion to form a pallet for a fork lift which exhibits excellent strength and rigidity to bending.
Inventors
- 👤 Kiyoshi Nishitani
- 👤 Kimihiro Kawada
- 👤 Riyuzo Ebina
- 👤 Katsunori Miyoshi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:05
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0006; B65D19/0008; B65D19/001; B65D19/0012; B29; B29C; B29C65/00; B29C65/02; B29C65/18; B29C65/20; B29C66/00; B29C66/01; B29C66/05; B29C66/10; B29C66/11; B29C66/114; B29C66/1142; B29C66/50; B29C66/51; B29C66/54; B29C66/70; B29C66/73; B29C66/739; B29C66/7392; B29C66/73921; B29C66/20; B29C66/23; B29C66/234; B29C66/71; B29C66/80; B29C66/81; B29C66/812; B29C66/8122; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/712; B29L2031/7178; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00034; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00069; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00278; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00288; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00318; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00343; B65D2519/00398; B65D2519/00402; B65D2519/00407; B65D2519/00412; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00562; B65D2519/00572
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A pallet of thermoplastic resin material for use with a fork lift comprising: a pair of like component parts each having a deck board having an outer smooth and continuous planar surface whereby said pallet is reversible, at least one girder integrally formed on each of said deck boards along each of a pair of opposite edge portions thereof and on the deck surface between said edge portions, multiple reinforcing ribs integrally formed on said deck board and projecting therefrom a lesser distance than said girders, said component parts being secured together by melt adhesion, with the girders of one being melt adhered to the corresponding girders of the other, and wherein each of said girders comprises an oblong ring, said reinforcing ribs being disposed within and between said girders.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A pallet of thermoplastic resin material for use with a fork lift comprising: a pair of like component parts each having a deck board having an outer smooth and continuous planar surface whereby said pallet is reversible, at least one girder integrally formed on each of said deck boards along each of a pair of opposite edge portions thereof and on the deck surface between said edge portions, multiple reinforcing ribs integrally formed on said deck board and projecting therefrom a lesser distance than said girders, said component parts being secured together by melt adhesion, with the girders of one being melt adhered to the corresponding girders of the other, and wherein each of said girders comprises an oblong ring, said reinforcing ribs being disposed within and between said girders.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
144 words
A pallet for use with a fork lift comprising: a pair of like component parts composed of a structure of lower foamed thermoplastic resin material having a non-foamed layer on the surface with each having a deck board and an outer smooth and continuous planar surface, whereby said pallet is reversible, at least one girder integrally formed on each of said deck boards along each of a pair of opposite edge portions thereof and on the deck surface between said edge portions, multiple reinforcing ribs integrally formed on said deck board and projecting therefrom a lesser distance than said girders, said component parts being secured together by melt adhesion with the girders of one being melt adhered to the corresponding girders of the other, and wherein each of said girders comprises an oblong ring, said reinforcing ribs being disposed within and between said girders.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
144 words
A pallet for use with a fork lift comprising: a pair of like component parts composed of a structure of lower foamed thermoplastic resin material having a non-foamed layer on the surface with each having a deck board and an outer smooth and continuous planar surface, whereby said pallet is reversible, at least one girder integrally formed on each of said deck boards along each of a pair of opposite edge portions thereof and on the deck surface between said edge portions, multiple reinforcing ribs integrally formed on said deck board and projecting therefrom a lesser distance than said girders, said component parts being secured together by melt adhesion with the girders of one being melt adhered to the corresponding girders of the other, and wherein each of said girders comprises an oblong ring, said reinforcing ribs being disposed within and between said girders.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pallet for a fork lift as set forth in claim 2 in which the ribs are arranged perpendicular to the girders.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pallet for a fork lift as set forth in claim 2 in which the ribs are formed in a honey comb configuration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The pallet for a fork lift as set forth in claim 2 in which the ribs are formed as rosaries connected by straight line ribs.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pallet for a fork lift as set forth in claim 2 in which the ribs are formed in a checker board pattern.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pallet for a fork lift as set forth in claim 2 in whcih the ribs include diagonal members intersecting perpendicular edge-splitting members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
The pallet of claim 2 wherein at least a number of said ribs increase in width toward the central parts thereof between the girders and the ratio of the portion having increased width to the total length of said rib is more than 0.5.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The pallet of claim 8 wherein the width of said at least a number of said ribs increases continuously to the central parts thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The pallet of claim 8 wherein the width of said at least a number of said ribs increases in step-like fashion toward the central parts thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The pallet of claim 8 wherein the width of said at least a number of said ribs increases continuously and in changed increasing rate toward the central parts thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The pallet of claim 8 wherein said at least a number of said ribs are said ribs most adjacent the ends of said pallet.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The pallet of claim 8 wherein said at least a number of said ribs are alterate ones of said ribs along a line intermediate said girders.
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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) | 1979-02-16 | 1979-08-18 | 1980-02-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-16 | 1983-08-18 | 1984-02-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-16 | 1987-08-18 | 1988-02-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |