US3944070A
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Pallet and an integral package utilizing the pallet
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1974-09-09
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Granted: 1976-03-16
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Expires: 1994-09-09
Abstract
Abstract A pallet is formed with a retention ledge extending outwardly from the upper portion of the pallet sidewall. A heat shrinkable sheath encompasses a plurality of articles and the top portion of the pallet including the retention ledge. A pallet cover can be placed on top of the stack before or after the sheath is thermally shrunk.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles G. Cardwell
- 👤 Morris E. Speck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:46
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/0088; B65D71/0092; B65D71/0096; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0006; B65D19/003; B65D19/0032; B65D19/0036; B65D19/004; 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; B65D2519/00407; B65D2519/00412; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00006; B65D2571/00012; B65D2571/00018; B65D2571/00024; B65D2571/00055
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A fork lift pallet having a generally rectangular bottom wall, a continuous sidewall extending upwardly from the outer periphery of said bottom wall, said bottom wall having a load supporting portion and a plurality of leg portions, each leg portion having a hollow support leg formed therein and extending downwardly below said load supporting portion, said support legs being arranged in at least two spaced rows at least generally parallel to two opposed sides of said bottom wall to permit the entry of the tines of a fork lift between adjacent legs from any side of the pallet, a retention ledge extending outwardly from the upper end of said sidewall to provide a horizontal lip at the upper extremity of the pallet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A fork lift pallet having a generally rectangular bottom wall, a continuous sidewall extending upwardly from the outer periphery of said bottom wall, said bottom wall having a load supporting portion and a plurality of leg portions, each leg portion having a hollow support leg formed therein and extending downwardly below said load supporting portion, said support legs being arranged in at least two spaced rows at least generally parallel to two opposed sides of said bottom wall to permit the entry of the tines of a fork lift between adjacent legs from any side of the pallet, a retention ledge extending outwardly from the upper end of said sidewall to provide a horizontal lip at the upper extremity of the pallet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A pallet in accordance with claim 1 wherein said retention ledge extends horizontally outwardly continuously around the periphery of said sidewall to form an uninterrupted lip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A pallet in accordance with claim 2 wherein said pallet is a onepiece molded article, and wherein said lip has a smoothly curved vertical contour.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
95 words
A package comprising a fork lift pallet in accordance with claim 1 and further comprising a plurality of articles stacked on said load supporting portion, and a thermally shrunken sheath of a heat shrinkable thermoplastic film encompassing at least the upper portion of said sidewall and the outer periphery of the stack of said plurality of articles, said film extending generally vertically upwardly from a point below said retention ledge to at least the upper edge of the vertical sides of said stack of articles, thereby securing together said pallet and said plurality of articles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
144 words
A package comprising a fork lift pallet having a bottom wall and a continuous sidewall extending upwardly from the outer periphery of said bottom wall, said bottom wall having a load supporting portion and a plurality of leg portions, each leg portion having a support leg formed therein and extending downwardly below said load supporting portion, a retention ledge extending outwardly from said sidewall, a plurality of articles stacked on said load supporting portion, and a thermally shrunken sheath of a heat shrinkable thermoplastic film encompassing at least the upper portion of said sidewall and the outer periphery of the stack of said plurality of articles, said film extending generally vertically upwardly from a point below said retention ledge to at least the upper edge of the vertical sides of said stack of articles, thereby securing together said pallet and said plurality of articles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
144 words
A package comprising a fork lift pallet having a bottom wall and a continuous sidewall extending upwardly from the outer periphery of said bottom wall, said bottom wall having a load supporting portion and a plurality of leg portions, each leg portion having a support leg formed therein and extending downwardly below said load supporting portion, a retention ledge extending outwardly from said sidewall, a plurality of articles stacked on said load supporting portion, and a thermally shrunken sheath of a heat shrinkable thermoplastic film encompassing at least the upper portion of said sidewall and the outer periphery of the stack of said plurality of articles, said film extending generally vertically upwardly from a point below said retention ledge to at least the upper edge of the vertical sides of said stack of articles, thereby securing together said pallet and said plurality of articles.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A package in accordance with claim 5 wherein said retention ledge extends horizontally outwardly continuously around the periphery of said sidewall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A package in accordance with claim 6 wherein said retention ledge has a smoothly curved vertical contour.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A package in accordance with claim 7 wherein said retention ledge extends generally horizontally outwardly from the uppermost extent of said sidewall.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
A package in accordance with claim 8 wherein said sheath extends above the upper edge of the vertical sides of said stack of articles and then inwardly over at least the outer peripheral portion of the top surface of said stack of articles.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
78 words
A package in accordance with claim 9 further comprising a pallet load cover having a top wall positioned on top on said stack of articles and the portion of said sheath extending inwardly over at least the peripheral portion of the top surface of said stack of articles, said cover having a continuous flange extending downwardly from the outer periphery of said top wall to encompass the top portion of the vertical sides of said stack of articles.
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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) | 1979-03-16 | 1979-09-15 | 1980-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-16 | 1983-09-15 | 1984-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-16 | 1987-09-15 | 1988-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |