Fire blocking method and apparatus
US6758148B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/902
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pallet assembly includes at least one pallet member having external surfaces and a flame retardant material affixed to at least one pallet member so as to substantially cover all of the external surfaces of the pallet member. A pallet includes a container, tote bin, or any other suitable device used for the storage and transportation of items. In accordance with the invention, a method of fire blocking a pallet assembly includes the step of providing a pallet assembly that can include at least one pallet member having external surfaces. The method also can include affixing a flame retardant material to at least one pallet member so as to substantially cover all of the external surfaces of the pallet member.
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