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Universal pallet
Assignee: Stanley Works
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Filing: 1980-07-02
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Granted: 1982-08-17
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Expires: 2000-07-02
Abstract
Abstract An improved pallet for the storage of goods is disclosed which features a generally planar basic pallet adapted for ready transport and storage and for affixation thereto of a plurality of superstructures, each superstructure being designed for storage of a specific class of goods. The basic pallet is suited for storage within a modular array of storage locations, and is adapted to mate with, e.g., a forklift truck for being moved, thus performing the dual functions of pallet adaptable for carriage of a variety of goods, and adjustable shelf.
Inventors
- 👤 John L. Remington
- 👤 Robert W. Moyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:40
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/38; B65D19/44; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0006; B65D19/0008; B65D19/002; B65D19/0022; B65D19/02; B65D19/06; B65D19/08; B65D19/40; B65D19/42; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00024; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00059; B65D2519/00154; B65D2519/00164; B65D2519/00223; B65D2519/00233; B65D2519/00243; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00288; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00333; B65D2519/00492; B65D2519/00497; B65D2519/00512; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00562; B65D2519/00577; B65D2519/00582; B65D2519/00606; B65D2519/00636; B65D2519/00641; B65D2519/00661; B65D2519/00736; B65D2519/0081; B65D2519/00815
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
In combination: a stationary support means, and a universal pallet for the storage of goods, said pallet comprising: a generally planar upper surface, comprising means for affixation of selected superstructure means chosen for the convenient storage of classes of goods; and a base, said base comprising hook and bar means adapted to mate with said support means for storing said pallet, and means for mating with transport means; said support means comprising front and rear upright support means, said front upright support means comprising a plurality of spaced vertically opening notches for mating with said hook means on said pallet, and said rear upright support means comprising a plurality of similarly spaced horizontally opening notches for engagement with said bar means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
In combination: a stationary support means, and a universal pallet for the storage of goods, said pallet comprising: a generally planar upper surface, comprising means for affixation of selected superstructure means chosen for the convenient storage of classes of goods; and a base, said base comprising hook and bar means adapted to mate with said support means for storing said pallet, and means for mating with transport means; said support means comprising front and rear upright support means, said front upright support means comprising a plurality of spaced vertically opening notches for mating with said hook means on said pallet, and said rear upright support means comprising a plurality of similarly spaced horizontally opening notches for engagement with said bar means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said means for mating with transport means comprises a pair of spaced apertures in a wall of said base so sized as to mate with the tines of a fork lift transport.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
10 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said base comprises casters.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said means for affixation of selected superstructure, for the storage of goods comprises a series of points for connection of removable fasteners.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 1 in combination with superstructure selected so as to permit the ready storage of goods on said pallet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein said superstructure comprises a bin, the walls of said bin being comprised of a wire mesh.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein said superstructure comprises a bin, the walls of said bin being constructed of substantially continuous metal sheeting.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein said superstructure comprises a pair of spaced apart wire loops extending substantially vertically upward of said planar upper surface for storage of a reel of goods therebetween.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
59 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein said superstructure comprises at least two pairs of wedges, the wedges of each pair being spaced apart from one another in a first direction and the pairs being spaced apart in a second direction perpendicular to said first direction whereby generally cylindrical objects may be stored between said opposing wedges of said pairs.
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