Did You Know...
...that when IBM conducted a market study of Chester Carlson's invention in 1959, the company concluded that it would take only 5000 units of his new product to saturate the market? IBM therefore declined to be part of the new product introduction. Too bad for IBM. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, and his new product was the beginning of the Xerox Corporation. It is estimated that every day, worldwide, 3,000,000,000 copies are made!!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7322480 | Method 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 |
| 7316319 | Lift 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 |
| 7207443 | Bulk 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 |
| 7195257 | Cargo cart system incorporating a portable container cradle A cargo cart system with a cradle assembly includes a pair of support rails with generally sinuous upper and lower surfaces and at least one cross bar spanning the support rails. The sinuous upper and lower surfaces are maintained in mirrored relation with one anoth... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7128209 | Bulk shipping box assembly with detachable pallet A shipping box (11), shipping box and pallet assembly (10), and a blank (B1, B2, B3) for making the shipping box. The box has integral attaching tabs (38) projecting downwardly therefrom, with at least one slot (... | 10/31/2006 |
| 6926144 | Bulk bag pallet tube apparatus An improved fabric bulk bag, of the type having wall portions, a top portion, and a floor portion, all defining a space for storing bulk therein, and further providing a pair of channels, substantially parallel in relation, secured along the outer surface of the flo... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6902061 | Collapsible liquid box A collapsible box for storing liquids, the box capable of being stacked while filled and then collapsed for convenient storage and return shipping when not filled. The box includes a base having a lip extending upwardly along the edges of the bottom panel. An upper ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6164453 | Bulk container A bulk container for flowable materials includes flexible inner and outer tubular members. The lower edge of the outer member and the lower edge of the inner member are joined together along a bottom peripheral seam. Vertical support members are inserted ... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6142327 | Double ended carrier The invention provides a container for products free from moisture, such as potassium in an emulsified state. The container has sloping sides to facilitate the emptying of the container. The container is surrounded by a frame, which allows the stacking of... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6000549 | Bulk container A container includes a flexible liner for holding fluent material, a plurality of substantially vertical rigid support walls spaced around the periphery of the liner, and a flexible skin interconnecting the walls and encircling the liner so as to laterall... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5988390 | Trailer shipping container A trailer shipping container having an exterior box for surrounding a portion of a trailer body with an upper portion of the trailer body extending upwardly out of the open end of the exterior box. Foam billets contoured to fit the shape of the lower corn... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5938036 | Assembly of packaged reams and method therefor An assembly of packaged reams of paper sheets for point of purchase or distribution display has a plurality of stacked layers of the packaged reams in contacting relationship; an adhesive film between at least some contacting upper and lower packaged ream... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5918744 | Shipping container system and method of constructing the same A shipping container system and method of construction therefor are provided which includes a container with an integrated pallet assembly. The system includes an inner shell, an outer shell, a cover assembly, and a pallet assembly. The outer shell is for... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5881651 | Slip sheet with gripping edge A slip sheet for receiving goods is provided with a compressible tab portion extending outwardly from at least one side edge. The compressible tab portion has a convex airfoil-type cross-sectional area to facilitate grasping of the airfoil shaped tab port... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5806863 | Large-capacity transport container A high-capacity container has a receiving bracket for a hook, adjustable support rollers, upper straps which form forklift pockets, wherein slide rails are located under a container floor and connected to receptacle supports, support rollers are located i... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5743422 | Collapsible bulk container and method of making the same A collapsible, fiber, bulk container which is made-up of a plurality of sidewalls joined by connectors to form a tubular body. The body is closed off by top and bottom members telescopically engaging said body. The bottom may be reinforced by a strut memb... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5722552 | Collapsible stackable container system for flowable materials A collapsible container system for flowable materials includes a collapsible bag for holding the materials and a collapsible frame for supporting and retaining the bag. The collapsible frame includes top and bottom portions and a plurality of spaced apart... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5704488 | Concealable pallet for shipping/display container A container arrangement for accommodating goods both while the same are being stored and shipped and while they are being displayed at the final destination includes a container including at least one compartment for holding such goods, a pallet of substa... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5704487 | Shipping container and method of making same The shipping container comprises a box made from a foldable material, and has a pair of side panels and a pair of end panels interposed between and connected to the side panels. The side and end panels are provided with upper and lower edges, with the low... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5613447 | Slip sheet for transporting goods A transport unit for natural rubber comprises a slip sheet; a plurality of individual rectangular solid bales formed of natural rubber, stacked upon the slip sheet so as to form a rectangular solid unit; and at least one layer of a stretchable polymeric f... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5595304 | Shipping container A shipping container having a relatively conventional rectangular shape is provided fabricated of multi-ply corrugated cardboard. A pallet is provided within the container. The pallet is supported by the bottom wall of the container. The pallet is also fa... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5525030 | Stacking devices A stacking device comprises a base having a top and bottom side, a flange around the periphery of the base, and rib structure attached to the top side of the base and the flange. The uppermost edge of the flange resides above the top edge of the rib struc... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5395007 | Reusable container unit A reusable container unit for flowable materials, having enhanced puncture resistance and leak containment characteristics, and being readily handleable by conventional fork lift or the like equipment, comprising a metallic, substantially closed and conti... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5362198 | Bulk materials transportation system An intermodal transportation system for hauling bulk material, particularly municipal solid waste, by rail and truck utilizes multiple rectangular, open-top boxes each having a removable lid. Each box and associated lid include one or more channels that c... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5249699 | Hazardous material container A device for containing spills and leaks of hazardous chemicals includes a tray having upwardly extending side walls to define a cavity in which the leaked chemicals may be contained. The bottom of the tray includes grooves formed therein and adapted to a... | 10/05/1993 |
| 5244108 | Collapsibile bulk container and method of making the same A collapsible, fiber, bulk container which is made-up of a plurality of sidewalls joined by connectors to form a tubular body. The body is closed off by top and bottom members telescopically engaging said body. The bottom may be reinforced by a strut memb... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5238357 | Bulk materials transportation system An intermodal transportation system for hauling bulk materials, particularly municipal solid waste, by rail and truck utilizes multiple rectangular, open-top boxes each having a removable lid. The system includes a forklift with an articulated frame actua... | 08/24/1993 |
| 5230434 | Container for bulk materials transportation system An intermodal transportation system for hauling bulk materials, particularly municipal solid waste, by rail and truck utilizes multiple rectangular, open-top boxes each having a removable lid. The system includes a forklift with an articulated frame actua... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5147039 | Containment tray There is disclosed a containment tray which is formed of plastic which is molded into a tray having upright perimeter walls and a bottom wall having transverse channels in its undersurface for receiving the conventional arms of a forklift or pallet jack. ... | 09/15/1992 |
| 5111937 | Pallet container The pallet container, developed with the objective of increased transport and accident safety, exhibits a steel tube pallet (2), a supporting shell (3) of a synthetic resin, resting on the pallet, a synthetic-resin inner container (4) seated with its bott... | 05/12/1992 |
| 5097951 | Unit load assembly for spools A unit load assembly for spools (10) that can be assembled and disassembled easily and frequently is disclosed. A spool member (50) can be securely strapped (70) between two pallet assemblies (10). Each pallet assembly (10) is constructed of a pair of sub... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5036976 | Hazardous liquid containment tray There is disclosed a containment tray which is formed of plastic which is molded into a tray having upright perimeter walls and a bottom wall having transverse channels in its undersurface for receiving the conventional arms of a forklift or pallet jack. ... | 08/06/1991 |
| 5020667 | Portable hazardous waste pallet structure An improved portable pallet structure for supporting material carrying containers including a confined chamber having a plurality of access passages separate from the confined chamber to accommodate lifting members and including a material pervious suppor... | 06/04/1991 |
| 5004102 | Rack for transporting vehicle center console assemblies A shipping rack is provided for storing and transporting vehicle center console assemblies which must be adequately supported to prevent movement thereof during shipment which could cause damage to finished surfaces. The shipping rack includes a plurality... | 04/02/1991 |
| 4930632 | Hazardous liquid containment tray There is disclosed a containment tray which is formed of plastic which is molded into a tray having upright perimeter walls and a bottom wall having transverse channels in its undersurface for receiving the conventional arms of a forklift or pallet jack. ... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4921101 | Rack for sun roof modules The present invention is a rack for shipping sun roof modules including a bottom wall having a width and length and an upstanding end wall at each end of the length of the bottom wall. A pair of laterally spaced channel members extend upwardly along each ... | 05/01/1990 |
| 4921100 | Rack latch assembly A shipping rack with a rack latch assembly capable of holding a plurality of vehicle parts, such as door panels, in separated arrangement during shipping and which allows easy removable of the parts and is reusable. The shipping rack is also adaptable to ... | 05/01/1990 |
| 4907697 | Container for transporting long objects, especially rolls for papermaking machines A container (1) for transporting, for example, the rolls of papermaking machines comprises an outer supporting rigid metal frame (3) and a nonsupporting casing (4) protecting the roll, said metal frame comprising an end frame member (5) at each short end ... | 03/13/1990 |
| 4756425 | Single wall, nestable/stackable, rotatable tank A plastic tank for handling and storing large quantities of bulk material such as cucumbers in brine comprises a molded plastic tank having a bottom and four upwardly extending walls, a lip along the upper edges of the four walls, the walls including corn... | 07/12/1988 |
| 4662669 | Spent catalyst container A special spent catalyst container is provided to safely and effectively transport, store, and dispense spent catalyst and residual reactor oil from a resid hydrotreating unit to a reclamation site or disposal area. In order to protect and safeguard the e... | 05/05/1987 |
