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Class 108/57.28 - One-piece molded pallet


Subclass of Class 108 - Horizontally supported planar surfaces
Definition: Device wherein the device is shaped into one single unit
No. of patents: 39
Last issue date: 01/12/2010


NumberTitleIssue Date
7644666Pallet
A pallet includes parallel channels or corrugations in an upper surface of the deck. Perpendicular lower channels or corrugations are formed on a lower surface of the deck. The upper and lower channels or corrugations support one another and provide increased stiffn...
01/12/2010
7275489One-way plastic pallet
A thermoformed twin sheet pallet comprising an upper plastic sheet and a lower plastic sheet, the sheets being fused together to form a platform structure and a plurality of leg structures downstanding from the platform structure in spaced relation and defining a pl...
10/02/2007
7273014High performance plastic pallets
The invention relates to plastic pallets that pass the Underwriters Laboratory UL 2335 protocol for pallets wherein said pallets comprises at least one resin selected from the group consisting of: (a) polyphenylene ether resin and ...
09/25/2007
7252041Flame retardant polyolefin pallets and flame retardant master batch for their production
Polyolefin-based pallets capable of passing standard pallet flammability tests are prepared by molding the pallet or one or more subassemblies thereof, of a polyolefin molding resin containing a flame retardant package containing magnesium hydroxide, and optionally ...
08/07/2007
7216415Pallet scuffing apparatus
A scuffing device (30) arranged to impart texture to a plastic pallet surface (12) having a plurality of cutting members (34) axially aligned and mounted adjacent each other, the cutting members (34) having radial toothed edges for cuttin...
05/15/2007
7128797Dunnage platform
A dunnage platform is in the general shape of a rectangular slab with legs extending form one side. The dunnage platform is made from an expanded polystyrene core. A chemical combination process is used to chemically combine portion of the core proximal to its surfa...
10/31/2006
7090791Extrusion molding process
A molding process is disclosed in which an extruded column of plastic is introduced into a mold cavity having a predetermined surface profile. A region of negative air pressure is created inside the mold cavity, exterior to the extruded column. The negative air pres...
08/15/2006
6997113Pallet
A pallet (10) includes a deck (14) and a plurality of legs (12) extending downwardly from the deck (14). The deck (14) includes recessed and raised areas (16, 18), wherein the raised areas (18) lie in a substantially ...
02/14/2006
6976435Disposable/recyclable pallet system and method
A pallet system for supporting a load of packages is disclosed. The pallet system is comprised of a plurality of pallet units. Each pallet unit may have a load support portion, a plurality of side portions attached thereto, and a flange portion attached to the side ...
12/20/2005
6938321Pallet scuffing apparatus
A scuffing device (30) arranged to impart texture to a plastic pallet surface (12) having a plurality of cutting members (34) axially aligned and mounted adjacent each other, the cutting members (34) having radial toothed edges for cuttin...
09/06/2005
6826887Plastic blow-molded panel with improved structural geometry
An improved plastic blow-molded panel structure is shown and described that is lightweight and provides superior resistance to sagging, warping and creeping under high stress loads, especially when used in a horizontal position. The disclosed panel structure include...
12/07/2004
6807911Pallet with stress resistant structure
A one-piece, hollow, continuous wall pallet having a deck and underside structural features that function in conjunction with the deck for support and reinforcement when a load is placed on the pallet or when a side of the pallet is impacted. The structural features...
10/26/2004
6659020Extrusion
An apparatus and method of producing an elongate calibrated extrusion of a formable material. The formable material most suitably comprises a thermoplastics polymer having an outer skin (94) and a foamed core (91). It may be formed using an extrusion appa...
12/09/2003
6634613Shock-absorbing product carrier
The invention is directed to a product carrier, pallet or skid formed of substantially homogeneous molded polymeric/copolymeric synthetic plastic material of a one-piece construction. The carrier includes an upper surface above which projects one or more ...
10/21/2003
6541097Ribbed board
A method for the production of ribbed board product, such as fiberboard, flakeboard, or waferboard, which resists fracturing during manufacture. The ribbed board product made according to the invention can be used as decking and in packaging and shipping ...
04/01/2003
6530476Pallet stacking device
The present invention provides an interface between stacked arrays of containers having container tops. The interface includes a pallet loaded with a stacked array of containers and a layer of exposed container tops adjacent the pallet. A plastic coupling...
03/11/2003
6508182Plastics pallets and moulding apparatus for producing plastics pallets and other plastic articles
A pallet of moulded construction comprising a load-carrying surface supported by underlying support structure configured to permit the insertion of the tines of the fork-lift, the load-carrying surface being reinforced at its underside by a cellular reinf...
01/21/2003
6470810Resin pallet having a spring structure and method of producing the resin pallet
A resin pallet having enhanced shock absorbing capability, load capacity and durability comprises a pallet of a three-dimensional structure with a predetermined bulk density and voids, the three dimensional structure being formed by contacting, entwining,...
10/29/2002
6386118Pallet with stress resistant structure
A one-piece, hollow, continuous wall pallet having a deck and underside structural features that function in conjunction with the deck for support and reinforcement when a load is placed on the pallet or when a side of the pallet is impacted. The structur...
05/14/2002
6238758Flexible plate device
A flexible plate device has a plastic plate and two connection bars. Two sets of spaced linear grooves are formed on two ends of the plastic plate. Each of the connection bars is disposed on the respective end of the plastic plate and enclosed by the resp...
05/29/2001
6214960Shaped products manufactured from composition consisting essentially of ethylene homopolymer
An ethylene homopolymer having a density of from about 0.956 to about 0.970 g/cm3 and a high load melt index (190° C. and 21.6 kg) of from about 7 to about 21 g/10 min. A continuous polymerization process for the production of the ethylene hom...
04/10/2001
6164214Pallet with non-slip load-carrying and ground-engaging surfaces
A pallet having a load-carrying surface (2) constructed of a substantially flat impervious material having a multiplicity of upstanding projections to prevent slippage on the surface while permitting cleaning of the surface. A ground-engaging part (8) of ...
12/26/2000
6123032Thermoplastic pallet
An improved load bearing pallet formed of a thermoplastic material is provided. The pallet includes at least an upper deck formed from a sheet of thermoplastic material with a load engaging surface on one side of the sheet, and a lift engaging surface on ...
09/26/2000
6070535Plastic pallet
A plastic pallet includes a substantially rectangular platform section having an upper surface and four side walls depending therefrom. The pallet also includes a lower support section for suspending the platform section a predetermined distance above the...
06/06/2000
5964162Pulp-molded pallet
A pulp-molded pallet includes a panel having a first surface, a second surface and three rows of hollow legs projecting from the panel. Each of said rows of hollow legs includes a plurality of interconnected hollow legs. A plurality of first, second and t...
10/12/1999
5857416Molded pallet having corrugated deck with leak identification and retention
A plastic molded pallet includes a corrugated deck providing structural rigidity to the pallet and forming channels for directing leaking fluid away from drums. The pallet also includes a plurality of troughs for selectively collecting the leaking fluid f...
01/12/1999
5566624Twin-sheet thermoformed pallet with high stiffness deck
The high stiffness of the legs of a twin-sheet thermoformed pallet are effectively made to contribute to the overall stiffness of the pallet deck by utilizing vertical webs which tie into the legs through a plurality of special purpose depressions or knee...
10/22/1996
5476048Pallet for storage and transportation of goods
A pallet for the cold storage or transportation of goods consists virtually of a single framework molded from a plastics material, and having a hollow interior filled with a refrigerant without the aid of any bag....
12/19/1995
4869456Load supporting pad
A pad for supporting heavy equipment is disclosed, which is composed of a lightweight material to facilitate transportation and installation of the pad. The lighweight pad's ability to support large weights is enhanced through its use of a multiplicity of...
09/26/1989
4809618Plastic pallet
A plastic pallet has a flat upper surface and a plurality of supporting legs. The pallet is formed of injection molded plastic or injection molded plastic foam and the legs comprise a unique structure for providing rigidity and support, along with a perip...
03/07/1989
4467728Composite structural material and method with load bearing applications
A new and improved structural material comprising an interpenetrating plastic and substrate network material composite including two phases, a first phase comprising a substrate of paper or paper-like material or other fibrous or absorbent material defini...
08/28/1984
4467612Removable pallet floor for chilled vegetation transport
A plurality of special pallets aligned end to end in two rows on the floor of an insulated transport container form a false floor with fluid conduits therebelow. Each of the special pallets is a single piece casting of plastic material with a thin solid t...
08/28/1984
4397247Molding system and article
A molding system for molding hollow bodies and an article, such as a pallet, produced by means of such system. In a preferred form, the pallet is a rectangular parallelepiped hollow molding and is specifically shaped during molding, to be substantially st...
08/09/1983
4369716Display pallet
A display pallet has a rectangular load-bearing wall, two supporting walls extending along the longitudinal sides of the load-bearing wall, and a plurality of depressions provided in the walls and spaced from one another in the direction of elongation of ...
01/25/1983
4303019Articles molded from papermill sludge
An article, such as a pallet having a substantially flat deck member and a plurality of hollow legs projecting from the deck member, is molded as a one-piece unit from a papermill sludge. Dried, comminuted papermill sludge is blended with a fibrous reinfo...
12/01/1981
4230049Composite structural system and method and applications to pallets and platforms
A new and improved structural system comprising an interpenetrating plastic and substrate network material composite including two phases, a first phase comprising a substrate of intersecting partitions of paper material or other fibrous or absorbent mate...
10/28/1980
4103857Reinforced fiberglass pallet
A pallet made of composite material including thermo-setting plastic reinforced with fiberglass forming a platform with integral ribs molded to and extending downwardly from the platform and steel rods molded into the integral ribs at a distance from the ...
08/01/1978
4029023Four-way pallet
A four-way pallet is of rectangular shape and is unitarily formed inwardly f each of its longitudinal edges with a row of three edge bosses projecting and tapering from one of the faces of the pallet. These bosses constitute feet for the pallet and define ...
06/14/1977
3951078Plastic pallets
A hollow molded unitary plastic pallet is provided for use in handling and transporting cargo, particularly with forklift trucks. The pallet comprises upper and lower surfaces with legs disposed on the lower surface. Reinforcement of the pallet is achieve...
04/20/1976
 
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