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US9440772B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2015
Grant dateSep 13, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W90/10
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lightweight manually transportable unit, effective in supporting a heavyweight tubular member including a spaced pair of beams each formed of a set of plies of corrugated cardboard and having a recess with a curved cross-sectional configuration, aligned with the recess of the other of such beams, and an enclosure formed of planar and curved panel formed of corrugated cardboard encompassing such spaced beams, wherein the plies of such beams and the enclosure encompassing such beams are secured together by a biodegradable adhesive.

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