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Fork lift pallet

Assignee: CLARK BETTY EMERY
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Filing: 1976-09-07
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Granted: 1978-07-18
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Expires: 1996-09-07
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Abstract

Abstract A disposable fork lift pallet is illustrated wherein substantially rectangular insert means utilizing vertical tubular supports at each corner thereof offering vertical and horizontal support are utilized at each of the four corners of the pallet.

Inventors

  • 👤 Alexander B. Clark, Jr.

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-06 15:03
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0006; B65D19/0008; B65D19/001; B65D19/0012; B65D19/002; B65D19/0024; B65D19/0028; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00019; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00054; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00278; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00288; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00318; B65D2519/00323; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00338; B65D2519/00343; B65D2519/00368; B65D2519/00373; B65D2519/00398; B65D2519/00432; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00562

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim 199 words
A foldable fork lift pallet comprising: a pair of opposed substantially rectangular superposed cardboard blanks; a plurality of spaced transverse scores in each of said blanks; elongated transverse inwardly facing spaced compartments of substantially rectangular cross-section adjacent an opposite end of each of said blanks formed by folding said blanks along said scores and securing said blanks in folded position; means for securing each of said compartments to an opposed blank forming said pallet; substantially rectangular insert means of substantially the same depth as said compartments receivable within said compartments; said insert means including a substantially rectangular cardboard blank; opposed end walls defined by spaced pairs of transverse scores in said blank; each of said end walls being spaced inwardly of opposed edges of said blank defining top flaps when said blank is folded along said scores; opposed side walls defined by a plurality of longitudinal scores adjacent each edge of said blank; a pair of inwardly foldable vertical flaps hinged at opposed ends thereof adjacent spaced intermediate portions of at least one of said walls; and said flaps when folded inwardly forming a triangular tubular core at each corner of said insert means and fork lift openings therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 199 words
A foldable fork lift pallet comprising: a pair of opposed substantially rectangular superposed cardboard blanks; a plurality of spaced transverse scores in each of said blanks; elongated transverse inwardly facing spaced compartments of substantially rectangular cross-section adjacent an opposite end of each of said blanks formed by folding said blanks along said scores and securing said blanks in folded position; means for securing each of said compartments to an opposed blank forming said pallet; substantially rectangular insert means of substantially the same depth as said compartments receivable within said compartments; said insert means including a substantially rectangular cardboard blank; opposed end walls defined by spaced pairs of transverse scores in said blank; each of said end walls being spaced inwardly of opposed edges of said blank defining top flaps when said blank is folded along said scores; opposed side walls defined by a plurality of longitudinal scores adjacent each edge of said blank; a pair of inwardly foldable vertical flaps hinged at opposed ends thereof adjacent spaced intermediate portions of at least one of said walls; and said flaps when folded inwardly forming a triangular tubular core at each corner of said insert means and fork lift openings therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 32 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 including hinged tabs depressibly carried in said blank between said walls adjacent said flaps for locking said flaps in supporting position in said insert means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 26 words
The structure set forth in claim 1 wherein said insert means are transversely spaced within said compartments, and said compartments are longitudinally spaced on said blank.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 145 words
A fork lift pallet comprising: a load carrying and positioning member comprising a substantially rectangular blank; a substantially rectangular support means positionable at each corner of said load carrying and positioning member forming said pallet; each of said support means including a substantially rectangular blank; opposed end walls defined by spaced pairs of transverse scores in said blank; each of said end walls being spaced inwardly of opposed edges of said blank defining top flaps when said blank is folded along said scores; opposed side walls defined by a plurality of longitudinal scores adjacent each edge of said blank; a pair of inwardly foldable vertical flaps hinged at opposed ends thereof adjacent spaced intermediate portions of at least one of said walls; and said flaps when folded inwardly forming a triangular tubular core at each corner of said support means and fork lift openings therebetween.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 145 words
A fork lift pallet comprising: a load carrying and positioning member comprising a substantially rectangular blank; a substantially rectangular support means positionable at each corner of said load carrying and positioning member forming said pallet; each of said support means including a substantially rectangular blank; opposed end walls defined by spaced pairs of transverse scores in said blank; each of said end walls being spaced inwardly of opposed edges of said blank defining top flaps when said blank is folded along said scores; opposed side walls defined by a plurality of longitudinal scores adjacent each edge of said blank; a pair of inwardly foldable vertical flaps hinged at opposed ends thereof adjacent spaced intermediate portions of at least one of said walls; and said flaps when folded inwardly forming a triangular tubular core at each corner of said support means and fork lift openings therebetween.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 114 words
A support member for a fork lift pallet comprising: a substantially rectangular cardboard blank; opposed end walls defined by spaced pairs of transverse scores in said blank; each of said end walls being spaced inwardly of opposed edges of said blank defining top flaps when said blank is folded along said scores; opposed side walls defined by a plurality of longitudinal scores adjacent each edge of said blank; a pair of inwardly foldable vertical flaps hinged at opposed ends thereof adjacent spaced intermediate portions of at least one of said walls; and said flaps when folded inwardly forming a triangular tubular core at each corner of said support member and fork lift openings therebetween.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 114 words
A support member for a fork lift pallet comprising: a substantially rectangular cardboard blank; opposed end walls defined by spaced pairs of transverse scores in said blank; each of said end walls being spaced inwardly of opposed edges of said blank defining top flaps when said blank is folded along said scores; opposed side walls defined by a plurality of longitudinal scores adjacent each edge of said blank; a pair of inwardly foldable vertical flaps hinged at opposed ends thereof adjacent spaced intermediate portions of at least one of said walls; and said flaps when folded inwardly forming a triangular tubular core at each corner of said support member and fork lift openings therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 45 words
The structure set forth in claim 5 including depressible tabs carried in said blank between said pairs of transverse scores for locking said flaps in position across each respective corner of said support member defining entry openings for the forks of a fork lift truck.

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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) 1981-07-17 1982-01-16 1982-07-18 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1985-07-17 1986-01-16 1986-07-18 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1989-07-17 1990-01-16 1990-07-18 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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