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Flat pallet
Assignee: SWISS ALUMINIUM Ltd A CORP OF SWITZERLAND
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Filing: 1982-09-13
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Granted: 1985-02-05
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Expires: 2002-09-13
Abstract
Abstract Flat pallets made up to now out of extruded sections which are joined together, sometimes with additional ribbing for extra strength, have often exhibited disadvantages during assembly and when being repaired or having parts exchanged. The reason for this is that joining the parts together has up to now required a considerable amount of time and is expensive. To overcome these disadvantages, the cross beams and long beams of a pallet 10, made out of extrusions 12-22, are releasably and simply joined together by means of wedges 28.
Inventors
- 👤 Anton Bucher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:22
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0053; B65D19/0077; B65D19/0089; B65D19/0093; B65D19/0095; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00024; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00059; B65D2519/00084; B65D2519/00094; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00293; B65D2519/00298; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00323; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00333; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00567; B65D2519/00736; B65D2519/0098; B65D2519/00985; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S108/00; Y10S108/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A flat pallet for use in the foodstuff industry wherein a high standard of hygiene is desired comprising a pair of substantially parallel long beams joined together by at least one cross beam, each of said long beams having a central substantially I-shaped beam portion connecting an upper portion and a lower member, said substantially I-shaped beam portion comprising a central portion connecting two arm portions wherein said arm portions are provided on the ends thereof with T-shaped projections adapted to be engaged with undercut grooves provided on said upper member and said lower member so as to secure said upper member and said lower member to said substantially I-shaped beam portion and further including a plurality of wedges provided between said arm portions and said upper member and said lower member for insuring good engagement between said first securing means and said second securing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A flat pallet for use in the foodstuff industry wherein a high standard of hygiene is desired comprising a pair of substantially parallel long beams joined together by at least one cross beam, each of said long beams having a central substantially I-shaped beam portion connecting an upper portion and a lower member, said substantially I-shaped beam portion comprising a central portion connecting two arm portions wherein said arm portions are provided on the ends thereof with T-shaped projections adapted to be engaged with undercut grooves provided on said upper member and said lower member so as to secure said upper member and said lower member to said substantially I-shaped beam portion and further including a plurality of wedges provided between said arm portions and said upper member and said lower member for insuring good engagement between said first securing means and said second securing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A flat pallet according to claim 1 wherein said upper member is in the form of a hollow section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A flat pallet according to claim 1 wherein said lower member is in the form of a hollow section.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-02-05 | 1988-08-06 | 1989-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-02-05 | 1992-08-06 | 1993-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-02-05 | 1996-08-06 | 1997-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |