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Unitized palletless load and method of forming same
Assignee: Hoover Universal Inc
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Filing: 1976-04-08
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Granted: 1977-07-19
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Expires: 1996-04-08
Abstract
Abstract In a palletless load unit which includes vertically stacked layers, each of which contains plural articles, the improvement comprising a strap member perimetrically disposed locally and compressively engaging outer articles in the lowermost layer to create a substantially rigid support for the remaining layers. The method involves applying a strap tightly around the girth of the lower layer to establish the latter as the unitized support for the load during transfer movement between adjacent stacking and unitizing stations.
Inventors
- 👤 Everett J. Ambrose
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:57
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/06; B65D71/08; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00006; B65D2571/00012; B65D2571/00018; B65D2571/00024; B65D2571/00111
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
In a palletless load unit which includes: vertically stacked layers containing plural articles comprising lightweight plastic containers, each having a weight range of from about 0.03 to 0.13 grams per cubic centimeter of internal volume, said load unit exerting a pressure of between about 15 to 150 pounds per square foot, the improvement which includes: strapping means locally perimetrically disposed around the vertical side walls of the lowermost layer and compressively engaging outer articles therein at a force of between about 5 to 50 pounds to unitize such outermost layer, said strapping means being vertically narrow having a height substantially less than that of said articles in said lowermost layer and except for the weight of the upper layers, said lowermost layers being unrestrained from movement in the vertical direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
In a palletless load unit which includes: vertically stacked layers containing plural articles comprising lightweight plastic containers, each having a weight range of from about 0.03 to 0.13 grams per cubic centimeter of internal volume, said load unit exerting a pressure of between about 15 to 150 pounds per square foot, the improvement which includes: strapping means locally perimetrically disposed around the vertical side walls of the lowermost layer and compressively engaging outer articles therein at a force of between about 5 to 50 pounds to unitize such outermost layer, said strapping means being vertically narrow having a height substantially less than that of said articles in said lowermost layer and except for the weight of the upper layers, said lowermost layers being unrestrained from movement in the vertical direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The unit of claim 1 wherein said articles include cartons, each of which contains plural rows of said lightweight plastic containers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The unit of claim 1 wherein the height of the load unit exceeds both the length and width of any individual layer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The unit of claim 1 wherein layers above the lowermost layer are substantially unrestrained, except for gravity, from either horizontal or vertical movement.
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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) | 1980-07-18 | 1981-01-17 | 1981-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-18 | 1985-01-17 | 1985-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-18 | 1989-01-17 | 1989-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |