Patent · US Expired

Lightweight pallet

US5329861A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 12, 1993
Grant dateJul 19, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 12, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W30/80
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This patent discloses an improved lightweight, recyclable, nearly completely paper pallet. The pallet is made of a Honeycomb paper base and Honeycomb paper support runners or blocks. The blocks are protected and significantly strengthened by a rigid paper cap. The base, runners, blocks, and cap may also have a protective liner, such as polyethylene, or be otherwise treated to enhance water and moisture resistance.

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