US3654875A
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Pallet for handling shipping drums
Assignee: INVENTORS ENGINEERING
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Filing: 1969-10-28
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Granted: 1972-04-11
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Expires: 1989-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A pallet is described which is to be used for handling and transporting shipping drums, such as fiber drums, steel drums or barrels by fastening the pallet to the base of the drum. The pallet is of just sufficient size to accommodate a single drum. The drum is filled and transported while maintaining it secured to the pallet at all times. The pallet includes a circular extension, comprising a ring of strip material adapted to fit telescopically over the lower end of the drum and a plurality of horizontally disposed legs fastened rigidly to the ring.
Inventors
- 👤 Albam M Vik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:12
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/70; B65D19/00; B65D19/38; B65D19/44; B65D85/00; B65D85/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A low cost Pallet of simplified construction for receiving and transporting common fiber or metal shipping drums, said pallet comprising a circular drum-engaging ring, said ring comprising at least one piece of elongated strip material having a circular, vertical web and a circular horizontal web integral with the vertical web, said ring being of just sufficient size to accommodate a single drum, said vertical web being constructed and arranged to fit telescopically over the base of the drum, a plurality of elongated horizontally disposed legs rigidly secured to the lower surface of the ring, said legs being related to one another in such a way as to define openings below the ring into which the forks of a lift truck can be inserted, said legs being held together solely by the rigid connection between them and the drum engaging ring and cleats on the lower surface of the legs defining a recess for receiving the upper end of one of the drums for preventing the drums on top from sliding off of the upper edge of the drum engaged by the cleats.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A low cost Pallet of simplified construction for receiving and transporting common fiber or metal shipping drums, said pallet comprising a circular drum-engaging ring, said ring comprising at least one piece of elongated strip material having a circular, vertical web and a circular horizontal web integral with the vertical web, said ring being of just sufficient size to accommodate a single drum, said vertical web being constructed and arranged to fit telescopically over the base of the drum, a plurality of elongated horizontally disposed legs rigidly secured to the lower surface of the ring, said legs being related to one another in such a way as to define openings below the ring into which the forks of a lift truck can be inserted, said legs being held together solely by the rigid connection between them and the drum engaging ring and cleats on the lower surface of the legs defining a recess for receiving the upper end of one of the drums for preventing the drums on top from sliding off of the upper edge of the drum engaged by the cleats.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the legs comprise parallel tubes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the legs comprise parallel elongated elements having a length just slightly shorter than the diameter of the drum engaging element to thereby enable the pallets to be placed adjacent one another without the legs coming into contact.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said cleats are provided at each end of each of the legs and extend downwardly therefrom to overlap and prevent lateral sliding movement between the pallet and a drum positioned beneath the pallet and between said cleats.
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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) | 1975-04-11 | 1975-10-11 | 1976-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-11 | 1979-10-11 | 1980-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-11 | 1983-10-11 | 1984-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |