Patents Assigned to U.S. Plastic Lumber
  • Patent number: 6327984
    Abstract: A pallet having a body topped by a deck with foldable deck flaps. The deck has two or more foldable flaps near each edge of the body platform, and a center portion. With the flaps folded into their down position, the pallet provides a nearly solid upper deck support for the load articles. With the flaps folded into their stowing position, the tops of the hollow legs are exposed so as to allow other unloaded pallets to be stacked and nested upon the pallet. The flaps may be interchanged with other flaps of alternate dimensions so as to provide a pallet with adjustable deck dimensions. Multiple attachment points for the flaps such that the flaps may be attached at positions with more or less overhang from the edges of the body, providing a more convenient method of deck dimension adjustment without the need for a variety of flap sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: U.S. Plastic Lumber
    Inventors: Michael T. McCann, Daniel C. Mullock