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Class 108/51.3 - Formed from folded semirigid material (e.g., cardboard, etc.)


Subclass of Class 108 - Horizontally supported planar surfaces
Definition: Device which is formed from a sheet of semirigid foldable
No. of patents: 310
Last issue date: 04/24/2012


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8161893Corrugated pallet, super core, and pallet locking method
A corrugated pallet is provided. The pallet includes a top, a bottom, and first and second pairs of opposing side walls that extend from the top and bottom and, along with the top and bottom, define an interior space of the pallet. A core is provided in the interior...
04/24/2012
8113129Pallet system
Pallet systems are described that can be formed of corrugated paperboard without the necessity of any attachment materials such adhesives, staples, or the like. Individual stringers of a pallet matrix are interwoven together, with stringer notches interlocking with ...
02/14/2012
7980184Foldably constructed force-resisting structures having interior vertical support ribs
A foldably constructed force-resisting structure comprises a top member and a bottom member foldably constructed and assembled from one or more blanks of sheet material, preferably corrugated paperboard, initially in a flat condition. The top member includes a base ...
07/19/2011
7913629Collapsible pallet system and methods
Collapsible type pallets and related products embodiments of which include a construction wherein support beams can be integrally formed from the sheet material of the pallet itself. The beams can be supported internally by structural inserts. Additionally, the supp...
03/29/2011
7905183Structural cardboard runner, pallet, shipping article
A runner for pallets includes a cardboard sheet folded to include a first portion forming an M shape, a second portion folded across the M shape to form two closed triangles, and a third portion folded around the M shape including sections along and adjacent a first...
03/15/2011
7886672Platform
A load carrying platform is formed by a blank of cardboard or plastic and two or more loading ledges. The platform is formed in that the blank is folded around a horizontal and a vertical leg of each loading ledge. At least a metal foot of each loading ledge is rece...
02/15/2011
7597053Appliance base rail with M-shaped profile
A base rail for supporting an object such as a large household appliance is provided. The base rail is a composite rail made from paperboard and resilient foam blocks. The resilient foam blocks are captured within the paperboard to provide a strong, cushioned platfo...
10/06/2009
7475639Folding methods for cardboard pallets
A unit of the cardboard pallet is formed by a single piece of cardboard. First, the two side portions are folded up towards the centerline. Then, the cardboard piece is folded up along the centerline. Next, the two end portions are folded outwards to a right angle. ...
01/13/2009
7426890Force-resisting support assembly
The present invention is a force resisting assembly, and can be constructed into a pallet or dunnage support made from paperboard that minimizes adverse environmental impact, occupies little space before it is configured, and effectively saves production, storage an...
09/23/2008
7380509Pallet and method of manufacturing the pallet
A pallet arrangement intended for one-time use only, includes an upper deck plate, bottom runners and spacer elements located between the deck plate and the bottom runners and functioning as pallet feet. The spacer elements include supportive tubular elements which ...
06/03/2008
7339476Systems and methods that integrate radio frequency identification (RFID) technology with industrial controllers
The subject invention relates to systems and methods that provide electronic data (e.g., Electronic Product Code (EPC) data) obtained from Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags by RFID readers and/or from servers to one or more industrial components (e.g., cont...
03/04/2008
7325500Packaging system, apparatus, and method with articulable corner support members
A system for use in the packing of an appliance containing the pallet and corner members is provided. The pallet comprises first and second support members and a connecting cross member, wherein the cross member is substantially perpendicular to the first and second...
02/05/2008
7322299Interlocking modular tubular pallet
A modular section for forming a support structure, the section being elongated and having a generally annular cross-sectional configuration with spaced upper and lower surfaces and spaced side walls, the upper and lower surfaces and side walls forming upper and lowe...
01/29/2008
7322480Method and apparatus for palletizing a product
A corrugate palletized container is provided that includes a base defining at least one channel, the channel operable to accept a lifting device therein and a plurality of side walls extending from the base, the plurality of side walls defining a storage space betwe...
01/29/2008
7318519Tote for conveyor
A tote (1) used for conveying articles is transparent to x-rays in a conveyor system. At least a lower part (4) of the tote may be manufactured by injection molding rather than rotational molding. A wear-resistant material may also be employed for the ...
01/15/2008
7316319Lift van system
A lift van system that includes: a top and bottom cap, each comprising a folded sheet, wherein each folded sheet has substantially similar design specifications; first and second side wall sections, each comprising a single sheet, wherein the first and second side w...
01/08/2008
7308857Pallet substructure and pallet design
In one embodiment, pallet substructure can comprise: a reinforcement structure disposed in a plane, a foot member, and a gusset. The gusset can be disposed in mechanical communication with the reinforcement structure and the foot member, wherein the gusset is config...
12/18/2007
7303519Automatic machine and method for forming a corrugated pallet
A folding and gluing machine is provided for converting a corrugated blank into a panel having at least two parallel struts formed from the blank. The machine forms the struts by having compression chains on each side that exert pressure on the sides of the blank so...
12/04/2007
7293311Method of making a multilayered mattress component
A method of making a mattress component includes providing a first layer of a first material. Mating patterns are shaped in a surface of the first layer in areas corresponding to a position where hips and shoulders of the user will rest on a mattress. The mating pat...
11/13/2007
7290664Corrugated board packaging assembly
To provide a corrugated board packaging assembly, in which its assembly and disassembly is easy, there is no bulky storage, and handling of a set during storage and transfer is possible, and which is suitable for repeated use. In a corrugated board packaging assembl...
11/06/2007
7267060Stackable cargo bin
A heavy-duty cargo bin unit configured for rugged use in hostile environments, such as in the oil drilling and production industry. The cargo bin unit is of a generally rectilinear construction, and preferably fabricated of heavy gauge steel. Supports or skids are p...
09/11/2007
7234402Foldably constructed force-resisting structures
A foldably constructed force-resisting structure comprises a top member and a bottom member foldably constructed and assembled from one or more blanks of sheet material, preferably corrugated paperboard, initially in a flat condition prior to folding. The bottom mem...
06/26/2007
7231879Collapsible pallet system and methods
Formable pallets that are easy to construct into a generally stably product receiving state and easy to collapse into a storage/transport state. Embodiments of the pallet of which include a construction wherein one or more support beams can be further integrally for...
06/19/2007
7210416Finished flatnose-edge structural member and method
A flatnose-edge structural member (12), comprising a laminated body (54) of two opposing sheets (56, 58) defining major planar surfaces sandwiching a corrugated paperboard intermediate layer having opposing sides (66, 68), and one of the ...
05/01/2007
7207270Fixture for printing blinds
Provided is a fixture assembly for printing image graphics on a slat set of a window blind. The slat set is comprised of a plurality of substantially identically configured slats. Each one of the slats has a slat length and a slat width. The fixture assembly compris...
04/24/2007
7207443Bulk bag
A bulk bag having side walls; and a bottom wallis provided wherein a pair of laterally spaced generally flexible sleeves are associated with the bottom wall with each sleeve operatively receiving a generally rigid tubular element adapted to receive a tine of a forkl...
04/24/2007
7197991Bullnose-edge structural member and method
A bullnose-edge structural member (12), comprising a laminated body (54) of two opposing fiber board sheets (56, 58) defining major planar surfaces sandwiching a corrugated paperboard intermediate layer having opposing sides (66, 68), and...
04/03/2007
7188817Molded deck board
A plastic molded deck board provides a sturdy, durable, lightweight, economical, readily identifiable, and easily handled surface for supporting cargo on top of trailer load beams. The deck board defines a platform having a top face for supporting cargo, a bottom fa...
03/13/2007
7140307Display booth framework
A framework for a display booth includes at least one base, at least one post, at least one beam and a connector. The post is adapted to be releasably attached to the base and to extend vertically upward from the base when attached thereto. The post includes at leas...
11/28/2006
7114757Cab air fairing cargo caddy system
A storage or cargo container designed to fit into an air fairing of a ground traveling vehicle having a cab with mounting points with a latching system to which the cargo container is adapted to be attached. Use of the storage or cargo container more efficiently uti...
10/03/2006
7089871Tier sheet
A tier sheet for supporting a plurality of containers disposed in rows on the tier sheet and for supporting and separating a plurality of tiers of the containers to provide a tiered stack of the containers. Projections at the edge portions of the tier sheet extend f...
08/15/2006
7086338Corrugated cardboard pallet
The present disclosure provides a corrugated cardboard pallet, wherein beam members and pallet deck plates of the corrugated cardboard pallet are both made of corrugated cardboard, as well as a method of manufacturing same. ...
08/08/2006
7055704Lightweight, structurally integral, and strong composite rack shelving
Lightweight, structurally integral, and strong composite rack shelving that includes a shelf. The shelf includes a honeycomb core sandwiched between an upper skin and a lower skin so as to form a composite structure that is lightweight and strong. The shelf has a pl...
06/06/2006
7052174Device for determining changes in dimension due to temperature fluctuation
An apparatus for non-destructively testing the response of a specimen to temperature change. An embodiment temperature cycles a specimen, such as a wet mortar beam, dynamically measuring change in dimension and the temperature of the specimen during the cycle. Among...
05/30/2006
7029205Apparatus for pipeline stabilization and shoreline erosion protection
Disclosed is an apparatus for pipeline stabilization and shoreline erosion protection, termed a BulkMat device, for protecting and securing pipelines, which are typically located in ditches or on the floor of large bodies of water. In preferred form, the BulkMat com...
04/18/2006
7028964Tubular structure for supporting a product
A base pad for supporting and cushioning a product such as a major home appliance. The base pad is made from a tube formed into a desired cross-sectional shape (profile) and folded into a square or rectangular frame-like configuration. V-shaped sections are cut out ...
04/18/2006
7025208Bulk bag with integral pallets
A bulk bag with integral pallets includes a flexible bag body having a bottom and sidewalls. Two elongate pallet members are provided having axially extending openings adapted to receive fork tines from a fork lift. Each of the two elongate pallet members has at lea...
04/11/2006
7013814Slip sheet
A slip sheet pallet comprising a first sheet engageable with a stacked array which is to be supported; a second sheet attached to the first sheet; at least one flap connected to and extending outwardly from at least one of the first and second sheets and gripable by...
03/21/2006
7007613Foldable pallet with minimized use of material and having self-locking fasteners
A pallet assembled from two sheets of material, preferably corrugated paper board stamped with cutouts. Once the cutouts have been scored, the two sheets are then either manually or machine folded to form upper and lower frame members. The frame members are then int...
03/07/2006
7003898Lumber sticker
A lumber sticker for separating lumber, comprised of an elongated generally rectangular shaped block with sides shaped such that the lumber sticker will not come to rest on the sides. The lumber sticker has channels cut into the top and bottom surfaces, traversing t...
02/28/2006
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