US4007694A
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Unitary plastic pallet for handling heavy powder loads
Assignee: Monsanto Co
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Filing: 1974-02-15
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Granted: 1977-02-15
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Expires: 1994-02-15
Abstract
Abstract A lightweight, unitary plastic pallet adapted for handling heavy powder loads. The pallet has a substantially rigid lower deck, a flexible, reinforced and continuous upper deck adapted to deflect against the lower deck under load, and a plurality of integral legs permitting forklift transport of the pallet.
Inventors
- 👤 Timothy J. Fowler
- 👤 Paul G. Kanan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0006; B65D19/0008; B65D19/001; B65D19/0014; B65D19/0018; 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; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S108/00; Y10S108/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A load carrying pallet comprising a hollow, unitary plastic structure having a reinforced, substantially rigid lower deck, a flexible, reinforced and substantially continuous upper deck separated from said lower deck but deformable under normal loads to rest on said lower deck, the reinforcements on said lower deck and said upper deck being disposed in essentially parallel planes but being nonparallel in direction, an exterior wall extending above said upper deck and bridging said upper and lower decks, and a plurality of reinforced legs integrally associated with said lower deck while adapted to permit forklift transport of said pallet, said upper deck and lower deck being substantially parallel to each other but inclined with respect to the bottom surface of the pallet legs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A load carrying pallet comprising a hollow, unitary plastic structure having a reinforced, substantially rigid lower deck, a flexible, reinforced and substantially continuous upper deck separated from said lower deck but deformable under normal loads to rest on said lower deck, the reinforcements on said lower deck and said upper deck being disposed in essentially parallel planes but being nonparallel in direction, an exterior wall extending above said upper deck and bridging said upper and lower decks, and a plurality of reinforced legs integrally associated with said lower deck while adapted to permit forklift transport of said pallet, said upper deck and lower deck being substantially parallel to each other but inclined with respect to the bottom surface of the pallet legs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
120 words
A load carrying pallet comprising a hollow, unitary plastic structure having a reinforced, substantially rigid lower deck, a flexible reinforced and substantially continuous upper deck separated from said lower deck but deformable under normal loads to rest on said lower deck, the reinforcements on said lower deck and said upper deck being disposed in essentially parallel planes but being nonparallel in direction, an exterior wall extending above said upper deck and bridging said upper and lower decks, and a plurality of reinforced legs integrally associated with said lower deck while adapted to permit forklift transport of said pallet, said pallet further having an aperture passing through the pallet exterior wall and in communication with the space above the upper deck.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
120 words
A load carrying pallet comprising a hollow, unitary plastic structure having a reinforced, substantially rigid lower deck, a flexible reinforced and substantially continuous upper deck separated from said lower deck but deformable under normal loads to rest on said lower deck, the reinforcements on said lower deck and said upper deck being disposed in essentially parallel planes but being nonparallel in direction, an exterior wall extending above said upper deck and bridging said upper and lower decks, and a plurality of reinforced legs integrally associated with said lower deck while adapted to permit forklift transport of said pallet, said pallet further having an aperture passing through the pallet exterior wall and in communication with the space above the upper deck.
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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) | 1980-02-15 | 1980-08-16 | 1981-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-15 | 1984-08-16 | 1985-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-15 | 1988-08-16 | 1989-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |