US3167341A
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Nestable shipping pallets
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-08-16
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Granted: 1965-01-26
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Expires: 1981-08-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Higgins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 07:29
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0006; B65D19/003; B65D19/0042; B65D19/0046; B65D19/0048; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00024; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00059; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00268; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00288; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00318; B65D2519/00323; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00333; B65D2519/00398; B65D2519/00402; B65D2519/00412; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00562; B65D2519/00736; B65D2519/00935; B65D2519/0094
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A PALLET COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF COPLANAR TRANSVERSELY SPACED ELONGATED DECK MEMBERS, SAID DECK MEMBERS HAVING A LOAD-SUPPORTING FACE AND AN OPPOSED NETHER FACE, A PLURALITY OF DEPENDING ELONGATED LEG MEMBERS EACH CONNECTED BETTWEEN ADJACENT DECK MEMBERS, EACH DECK MEMBER AND EACH LEG MEMBER HAVING A LURALITY OF TRANSVERSE CORRUGATIONS, EACH LEG MEMBER BEING TAPERED FOR NESTING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE LIKE LEG MEMBER OF A SIMILAR PALLET, EACH LEG MEMBER HAVING A RECESS CUT IN THE ENDS THEREOF, SAID RECESS BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AN ENGAGING SLING MEMBER, AND MEANS TO RECEIVE THE FORKS OF A LIFT TRUCK UNDER THE NETHER FACES OF SAID DECK MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A PALLET COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF COPLANAR TRANSVERSELY SPACED ELONGATED DECK MEMBERS, SAID DECK MEMBERS HAVING A LOAD-SUPPORTING FACE AND AN OPPOSED NETHER FACE, A PLURALITY OF DEPENDING ELONGATED LEG MEMBERS EACH CONNECTED BETTWEEN ADJACENT DECK MEMBERS, EACH DECK MEMBER AND EACH LEG MEMBER HAVING A LURALITY OF TRANSVERSE CORRUGATIONS, EACH LEG MEMBER BEING TAPERED FOR NESTING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE LIKE LEG MEMBER OF A SIMILAR PALLET, EACH LEG MEMBER HAVING A RECESS CUT IN THE ENDS THEREOF, SAID RECESS BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AN ENGAGING SLING MEMBER, AND MEANS TO RECEIVE THE FORKS OF A LIFT TRUCK UNDER THE NETHER FACES OF SAID DECK MEMBERS.
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) | 1968-01-26 | 1968-07-27 | 1969-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-26 | 1972-07-27 | 1973-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-26 | 1976-07-27 | 1977-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |