Abstract: A plastic pallet is formed of two identical interlocking and mating components joined along a common center plane. At least one internal component is stepped, with the steps of two components fitting together to interlock the two components together when they are assembled. The two components include integrally formed plural spaced apart deck boards, tiedown passages, and fork lift slots or passages in each of the four sides of the rectangular assembly. A generally rectangular peripheral structure and a cruciform central structure are provided for additional reinforcement. The two halves are bolted together for use, with an assembled pallet being easily disassembled to remove a damaged component for replacement. As the two components comprising the present pallet are identical, they may be cast or formed in a single mold, or in identical molds, with any half pallet component serving as a replacement.

Abstract: A lifting platform for elevating workers and materials during construction includes a load supporting deck (12). The deck is supported on a pair of intersecting channels (24). The channels are rotatable about a pin (28) which extends through upper and lower plates (30, 32). A disk shaped member (26) is supported on a lower support frame portion (48). The channels (24) are connected to brackets (40) which include a tab portions (42) which extends beneath the lower face (32) of the of the disk shaped member and is slidably positioned therewith. The platform is rotatable about the disk shaped member and can be fixed in a selected rotational position. The platform may be raised by the lower support frame portion using conventional lifting forks (64) of a forklift truck (66).

Abstract: A multiple section pallet assembly having a primary pallet member fitted with adjustable article attachment brackets thereon to accommodate and attach a wide range of articles such as vehicle seats of varying sizes. For seat attachment, a support tray and support pedestals adjustably secured to the brackets have connector pins to fit into associated pin openings in seat structure so that the seats can be readily and securely mounted on the pallet member for conveyance and subsequently easily removed therefrom. The primary pallet member can be readily fixed to a bottom sled to form a pallet assembly. The sled has laterally spaced openings for forklift handling. The sled also provides protection for the primary pallet member including conveyance on a work line and allows the article to be readily placed or built-up on the primary pallet.

Abstract: A modular shipping pallet assembly which may be disassembled to smaller volume for shipping, reassembly and reuse. All of the components of the assembly are injection molded from recyclable or recycled thermoplastic polymers.

Abstract: A modular pallet arrangement that includes an upper pallet section, with a plurality of grid-like upper units having downwardly facing, cup-like, upper connector elements, and a lower section, with a plurality of grid-like lower units having upwardly facing, cup-like lower connector elements adapted for telescoping engagement with connector elements of the upper units to provide interlocking relationship between, and support for, the upper pallet section units, and including a plurality of elongated, rigid, reinforcing members interconnecting portions of the lower section units.

Abstract: A pallet for the cold storage or transportation of goods consists virtually of a single framework molded from a plastics material, and having a hollow interior filled with a refrigerant without the aid of any bag.

Abstract: A panel structure including four plastic sheets arranged in layered relationship and including an upper sheet, a lower sheet, an upper intermediate sheet positioned beneath the upper sheet, and a lower intermediate sheet positioned between the upper intermediate sheet and the lower sheet. The upper intermediate sheet includes a planar main body portion and a plurality of spaced downwardly extending bosses opening in the upper face of the upper intermediate sheet and each including an annular side wall and a lower end. The lower intermediate sheet includes a planar main body portion and a plurality of spaced upwardly extending bosses opening in the lower face of the lower intermediate sheet and each including an annular side wall and an upper end.

Abstract: A plastic skid has longitudinally extending plastic rails and plastic cross members which extend transversely between the rails. The rails are injection molded and have an upper flange engageable with cargo to be supported on the skid and a lower flange engageable with a support surface. Each rail has a width characterized by the width of the upper flange and the lower flange. An integral longitudinal web extends between the upper flange and the lower flange of a rail. The web has a width which is substantially less than the width of the rail. An integral rib is provided on the web for enhancing the stiffness of the rail. The cross members are injection molded and have a tapered opening. A series of posts are integral with the rails and each engage a corresponding one of the cross member openings. The posts are ultrasonically welded to the cross members within the openings.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to foil laminated tabletops and to methods for their manufacture. Tabletops according to the present invention can be laminated over their entire upper and side surfaces with a continuous sheet of thin foil, the foil typically comprising a plastic material. The foil layer ends at an angular lower edge where the side surface intersects the lower surface of the tabletop. By providing an angle preferably greater than about 120.degree. about the lower edge, the lower edge of the tabletop preferably does not feel sharp and the edge of the foil is at least partially hidden from view. The present invention also provides foil laminated tabletops having an upper surface provided with functional retaining recesses for retaining items on the tabletop.

Abstract: A plastic table structure includes a top having a planar upper surface portion, a lower plastic portion and a central wooden frame interposed between and enclosed by the top and lower portions. A pair of folding leg assemblies for supporting the table are rotatably carried by the lower plastic portion and pivotable between an open, top-supporting position and a retracted, enclosed position in leg-receiving channels formed in the underside of the lower plastic portions. Each leg assembly includes a pair of upper transverse supports that engage the leg-receiving channels of the lower plastic portion and extend across its entire width to provide a plurality of transverse load-bearing interfaces to enhance the rigidity and load-bearing capability of the plastic table.

Abstract: The invention is a plastic essentially rectangular modular pallet assembly, the parts of which are also modular, comprising front and rear vertical transverse stringer members and top and bottom horizontal longitudinal deckboard members having alternating longitudinally-extending flat strip areas and longitudinally-extending channels or concavities on the surfaces thereof, wherein the longitudinal flat strip areas and channels or concavities of the top and bottom surfaces of deckboard members lie in vertically opposed relation to each other, the stringers comprising, on upper and lower deckboard-abutting surfaces, integral deckboard fastening studs, top and bottom deckboard members having apertures therein in flat surface strip areas thereof near the ends thereof which are adapted to receive the deckboard fastening studs, the deckboard fastening studs being received in the apertures and secured therein, the front and rear stringers of the pallet as well as sides of the pallet having openings adapted to receiv

Abstract: A spacer device for a product employs a plurality of elongated first channel structures interconnected by a plurality of interconnecting support structures. The first channel structures have a pair of sidewalls, a top wall, a bottom wall and a pair of endwalls defining a channel interior. The support structures interconnect the first channel structures at spaced locations to hold them in spaced apart relation to form a first lattice having a plurality of openings to permit air circulation. Preferably, a similar second lattice is employed and is inverted and joined with the first lattice to create an endless channel. The support structures on each of the lattices are positioned to enclose the channel interiors on the other of the lattices. The spacer device may also be configured as a container with the lattice openings eliminated so that the spacer device forms an enclosure to contain products. Foam or fluid may be used to fill the channel interiors, if desired.

Abstract: An injection molded one-piece glass fiber reinforced weight distribution pad for supporting parked trailers such as tractor trailers, mobile cranes, fifth wheel campers and trailers, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and pickup camper units includes a plurality of radially and circumferentially extending intersecting struts extending upwardly from a circular base plate. The pad includes a central circular reinforced zone for supporting a support leg of a trailer or other vehicle. A handle rod extending between adjacent radial webs and aligned with an opening in the base plate forms a carrying handle for the pad. The pad resists degradation due to exposure to UV, weather, fuel, oil, moisture, and provides electrical insulation.

Abstract: A shipping pallet of the type usually manufactured from wood is made of hollow plastic stringers and deck boards. The stringers and deck boards are made of plastic materials which may be either virgin plastic, recycled plastics or mixes. The stringers and deck boards are hollow but have closed ends to prevent entry of dirt, fluids, insects and vermin. The stringers and deck boards may be made in a blow molding process or using continuous extrusion and molding processes similar to that used in the manufacture of corrugated pipe.Various connection configurations for affixing the deck boards to the stringers are described including fixation by screws as well as interlocking connections between the plastic parts themselves and the use of separate interlocking components which engage the deck board and stringers.

Abstract: A pallet (10)for use in bearing a load from material requiring a circulation of air during storage or shipment thereof, includes a thermoformed plastic body (11) have a plurality of ventilation apertures (30,31) therethrough, and a plurality of strengthening grooves (32, 40, 50) integrally formed in the body (11) and juxtaposed to the ventilation apertures (30,31). In use, the pallet (10) may carry a container (14) thereon and the material is contained within the container (14). The container (14) includes at least two opposing walls (52) and at least one aperture (53) in each of two opposing walls (52). The pallet (10) includes a plurality of downwardly extending feet (10, 21, 22, 23) to raise the pallet (10). At least one of the apertures (53) of the container (14) generally aligns with at least one of the ventilation apertures (30, 31) of the pallet (10) when the container (14) is stacked on the pallet (10).

Abstract: A plastic pallet including an upper plastic platform structure defining a load receiving surface and a lower plastic base structure defining the pallet support surface. The platform structure and the base structure are interconnected by leg or strut structures which coact with the platform structure and the base structure to define tunnels for the entry of material handling equipment. A series of upper beams are provided in the platform structure, a corresponding series of lower beams are provided in the base structure, and the struts interconnecting the platform structure and base structure serve to interconnect a respective upper beam with a respective lower beam so as to form of series of trusses within the pallet and optimize the rigidity of the pallet.

Abstract: A twin sheet plastic panel structure, a twin sheet plastic pallet utilizing the panel structure, and a methodology for forming the panel structure and pallet. The panel structure is formed by thermoforming an upper plastic sheet to include rows of hollow bosses extending downwardly from the main body of the sheet; thermoforming a lower plastic sheet to include rows of hollow bosses extending upwardly from the main body portion of the sheet; and bringing the sheets together while still in a heated flowable state to position the bosses of the upper sheet in intermeshing relation to the bosses of the lower sheet so that the annular side wall portions of the upper and lower bosses fuse together, the bottom walls of the upper sheet bosses are fused to the upper surface of the main body portion of the lower sheet, and the upper walls of the lower sheet bosses are fused to the lower surface of the main body portion of the upper sheet to form a series of parallel rigid column structures between the sheets.

Abstract: A hazardous material spill skid for use with one or two barrels has a tray with upwardly and outwardly extending side walls and end walls and a bottom wall with an upwardly extending hollow support post. The side and end walls have horizontal flanges with an upper surface coplanar with the upper surface of the support post, and an upwardly extending rim. Preferably, a side wall locking lip is provided on one of the side walls and an end wall locking lip on each end wall to secure a grate to the tray. The grate is preferably a blow molded unit having hollow parallel bars and cross-bars contained within a hollow frame.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a pallet including thermoforming a pair of plastic sheets and then fusing the two sheets together to form the pallet. One of the two sheets is thermoformed to provide a series of pin assemblies with each pin assembly including a plurality of hollow pin portions extending outwardly. The second sheet is thermoformed to provide a series of leg portions that define a corresponding series of grooves in the sheet, each groove corresponding to a respective pin assembly of the first sheet. The first sheet is assembled with the second sheet such that each pin assembly of the first sheet rests nestingly within the respective groove of the second sheet and then the material of the pin assemblies are fused to the material of the respective grooves. Web portions of the first sheet interconnect adjacent pin portions and are formed as folds extending outwardly in the same direction as the pin portions, but to a lesser extent.

Abstract: A hazardous material spill skid has a tray and a pair of interchangeable grate members for support of industrial drums. The tray has a bottom and upwardly and outwardly extending walls that terminate as horizontal flanges with an outer rim and inward lips. A hollow center post is provided with four arms, one of which extends towards each corner of the tray. A pair of blow molded, hollow, interchangeable grate members rest on the horizontal flanges of the side and end walls of the tray and directly on two of the arms of the center post to provided support for the grate member and drums placed thereon.

Abstract: A pallet support leg having a first short, hollow columnar member with a lower base portion which is indented to form a second hollow columnar member. The second member protrudes upwardly within the first member by no more than about one-third the height of the first member. A circular flange protrudes outwardly from and encircles an upper portion of the first member to support the underside of a sheet of pallet material. At least one semi-circular flange or blade protrudes outwardly from the first member, above the circular flange, and extends around a radial segment of the first member to engage the upper surface of the pallet material, sandwiching the pallet material between the two flanges or between the blades and the circular flange. A first set of support ribs are fixed between the underside of the circular flange and the first member. The ribs are disposed radially around the first member to add structural rigidity to the circular flange.

Abstract: A plastic pallet having an upper, article-receiving and supporting surface and a lower surface in contact with the ground. The pallet includes a conductive element that extends from the upper surface to the lower surface to define a continuous conductive path between the surfaces to conduct to the ground static electrical charges that build up on the pallet and on the article or articles carried on the pallet. The conductive element can be in the form of a metallic rod or wire, or in the form of a plurality of conductive particles, such as metal or carbon particles that are carried in a suitable binder material.

Abstract: Pallets (20) upon which objects (22) may be stacked and to which a wrapping sheet (24) of stretch film, or a strap (102), may be secured to retain the objects (22) in relation to the pallet (20), is disclosed. The pallet (20) has rails (30,32,34) with perpendicularly extending slats (36) secured thereto. The rail (30) has an anchor (66) about which the wrapping sheet (24) may be frictionally and wedgingly retained. The anchor (66) may include either an elongate channel (70,72) or tongue (66) or both. The rails (30,32,34) may have ends with corner supports (60) which cooperate with one another to prevent objects secured atop pallet (20) from moving laterally or longitudinally. Corner supports (60) also allow the pallets (20) to be stacked one on top another. The ends of the rails have grooves (90) formed therein so that the wrapping sheet (24) may be stretchably secured within the groove (90) thereby impeding the wrapping sheet (24) from moving upwardly when wrapped about the pallet (20).

Abstract: A plastic pallet has a twin sheet thermoformed upper deck reinforced with a tubular metal substrate. Injection molded plastic octagonal posts have support member walls which are positioned beneath reinforced portions of the top deck. The posts also have a sleeve with a central bolt hole which is parallel to the support member walls. A twin sheet thermoformed lower deck is spaced from the upper deck by the posts and receives the posts in recessed pockets. Plastic bolts are inserted through the top deck, each post, and the bottom deck and are held in place by plastic T-nuts. The pallet is sealed against entry of liquid into the interior space of the pallet and may be stored on a flat surface or elevated on a rack.

Abstract: A portable pallet assembly which is made up of two or more lightweight, moldable plastic modules of high structural integrity which are interconnected by novel interconnection mechanisms. The modules can be connected in a side-by-side relationship to form a rigid pallet assemblage having a substantial surface area. Alternatively, first and second modules can be connected in a side-by-side configuration to form a first assemblage to which a second assemblage made up of third and fourth interconnected modules can be connected to form a rigid, double layer pallet construction. Additionally, individual booster units can be connected to raise the assemblages sufficiently to permit the forks of a forklift truck to be received beneath the article supporting surface of the assemblage.

Abstract: A method for forming a monolithic composite slat for a lightweight pallet. The slat is formed by adhering the crests of a corrugation to one side of a reinforcement sheet, placing another side of the reinforcement sheet in spaced, parallel relation with the corrugation and the first side such that the corrugation is situated between the first and second sides, inserting a flexible fiber in each trough of the corrugation and using each fiber to urge the trough toward the second side, inserting foam-forming material between the first and second sides, and allowing the material to cure, thereby forming a solid, foam-filled slat. The method is advantageous over that of the prior art, as it ensures that the corrugation remains in place during inserting of the foam-forming material.

Abstract: A plastic pallet (10) is disclosed that comprises a generally rectangular pallet base (20), a generally rectangular pallet deck (100) and plurality of connectors (11) interconnecting the base and the deck. The base (20) includes a pair of side members (31), a pair of end members (32) and a pair of cross members (33,34). The deck (110,210) is generally rectangular and has a planar outer surface (122,222) and an inner surface (121,221) with a reinforcement structure projecting outwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A twin sheet thermoformed pallet upper deck has a reinforcing metal substrate and downwardly protruding detents which engage with a hoisting cable or strap. Notches are formed on the sides of the top deck and restrict the escape of the cable when the pallet is elevated. A twin sheet thermoformed, metal substrate reinforced, lower deck is bolted to the upper deck through injection molded plastic legs which have upper and lower protrusions which fit within semi-circular pockets located on the upper and lower decks. Fasteners extend through metal gusset plates welded to the upper and lower deck substrates to form a rigid and strong pallet.

Abstract: A hazardous material spill skid has a tray and a pair of interchangeable grate members for support of industrial drums. The tray has a bottom and upwardly and outwardly extending walls that terminate as horizontal flanges with an outer rim and inward lips. A hollow center post is provided with four arms, one of which extends towards each corner of the tray. A pair of blow molded, hollow, interchangeable grate members rest on the horizontal flanges of the side and end walls of the tray and directly on two of the arms of the center post to provided support for the grate member and drums placed thereon.

Abstract: A plastic pallet in which a base structure is positioned beneath the plastic main body of the pallet to discourage warpage and failure of the pallet especially in racked, loaded storage situations. The plastic structure of the pallet includes a planar platform section defining an upwardly facing load receiving surface and a plurality of legs extending downwardly from the platform section to define tunnels therebetween for receipt of the forks of a forklift truck. The base structure includes a lower plastic sheet, an upper plastic sheet, and a plurality of tubular metallic beams positioned in hollows defined between the upper and lower plastic sheets.

Abstract: A slip pallet formed as a square or rectangular sheet of a plastic material having a central body portion on which a load, such as an array of loaded cardboard boxes, is supported and a plurality of lip portions extending outwardly and upwardly from the central body portion wherein at least the central body portion is provided with a plurality of spaced apart dimples formed in the top surface of the central body portions so that a plurality of spaced apart projections extend downwardly from the bottom surface of the central body portion to provide a cushioning support for the load and wherein at least a portion of each projection is a segment of a sphere. In other embodiments, the dimples are integral solid projections, each of which may be provided with a cavity having an opening in the outer surface thereof.

Abstract: The invention is relative to a pallet whose covering strips and optional bottom strips (3) consist of a carrier part and of a coating. The carrier part can be e.g. a hollow profile consisting of metal which is surrounded on all sides by rubber, preferably obtained from old motor vehicle tires, in order to form a jacketing. This makes it possible to replace the expensive wooden material which is otherwise used in known pallets with preferably economical waste products.

Abstract: A board with cellular structure, which board has a core (10) of cells (12) located adjacent one another. The cells are on one side covered by a cover layer or a cover panel (16), whereby a surface is formed for supporting a load or constituting a supporting surface. Every cell (12) is of a resiliently yielding material, such as e.g. plastics, and is hermetically sealed against both the cover panel and at its opposite end. In this way there is formed in every cell (12) an encased air cushion which absorbs and damps shocks and load acting on the core (10) consisting of coherent cells.

Abstract: A plastic pallet has a twin sheet thermoformed upper deck reinforced with a tubular metal substrate. Injection molded plastic octagonal posts have support member walls which are positioned beneath reinforced portions of the top deck. The posts also have a sleeve with a central bolt hole which is parallel to the support member walls. A twin sheet thermoformed lower deck is spaced from the upper deck by the posts and receives the posts in recessed pockets. Plastic bolts are inserted through the top deck, each post, and the bottom deck and are held in place by plastic T-nuts. The pallet is sealed against entry of liquid into the interior space of the pallet and may be stored on a flat surface or elevated on a rack.

Abstract: A cushioned pallet which combines the shock absorbing characteristics of lower density foam cushions with the vibration damping characteristics of higher density foam cushions. In particular, an inventive packaging pallet which utilizes a load bearing tri-pod arrangement with different density cushions strategically located to produce the desired effect of reducing both shock and vibration force inputs with one pallet design.

Abstract: A polymer pallet leg for a cardboard pallet base including a first truncated cone, a second truncated cone within said first truncated cone inversely positioned with respect thereto, a rim surrounding and offset below a top edge of said first truncated cone, and a plurality of locking tabs extending outwardly from a top edge of the first truncated cone. The locking tabs engage with corresponding tab holes of a cardboard pallet about a pallet leg hole. The second truncated cone includes a flat surface for engaging with any object placed on the pallet and is about the same height as the top edge of the first truncated cone. An optimal braking tab can also be provided for engaging the cardboard further locking the leg in position. A pallet leg insert engages into the second inverted cone for attaching a bottom pallet base to the polymer pallet legs.

Abstract: An improved pallet is provided that has a support surface sloped from the outside edges or perimeter to the center of the pallet so that boxes stacked on the pallet will tend to lean toward the center of the pallet. The pallet also is provided with ventilation holes arranged in the surface of the pallet to be aligned with ventilation holes in fruit and vegetable boxes stacked thereon so that cooling air may be circulated through the bottom of the pallet and up through the boxes. Racking members are also provided on the underside of the pallet to offer structural integrity when the pallet is resting on racks.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for molding articles such as pallets from flake-like wood particles mixed with binder, the pallets housing a deck and integral molding legs. A loosly fitted mat of wood flakes is formed by depositing a first plurality of layers of wood flakes onto a supporting surface with a flake aligners provided for causing alignment of those flakes which will form legs of the pallet. A second plurality of layers are formed with a flake aligner provided for causing alignment of flakes which will form the legs of the pallet and in a direction transverse to the direction of alignment of the flakes of the first layers.

Abstract: A durable heavy duty pallet having a flat load deck is made by placing a pre-cut plastic sheet under the load-bearing surface of an invented frame or skeleton. A second plastic sheet is thermoformed over the lower surface of the skeleton, brought down into tight conformity with the contours thereof and into contact with the first plastic sheet. The perimeters of the plastic sheets are bonded together to form an integral plastic skin over the skeleton. The pallet thus formed is capable of bearing a static load up to 40,000 lbs.

Abstract: A plastic pallet in which a plurality of beam assemblies are positioned beneath the plastic main body of the pallet to discourage warpage and failure of the pallet, especially in racked, loaded storage situations. The plastic structure of the pallet includes a planar platform section defining an upwardly facing load receiving surface and a plurality of legs extending downwardly from the platform section to define tunnels therebetween for receipt of the forks of a forklift truck. The beam structures extend in parallel fashion beneath the plastic structure. Each beam structure includes a central upstanding spine portion received in downwardly opening grooves defined in the bottoms of aligned legs, and a base portion which extends beneath the bottoms of the legs to provide a base on which each pallet may rest.

Abstract: A pallet includes a plurality of foundation rails, each of the foundation rails including planar top and bottom walls, with orthogonally oriented grooves arranged parallel to and extending coextensively of each of the rails, wherein each of the grooves define groove pairs, wherein the groove pairs receive confronting leg pairs of associated strips orthogonally secured to the foundation rails. The pallet is selectively securable together to form the pallet structure by snap-fit inter-relationship.

Abstract: A transportation pallet system for mounting, transporting, and handling a workpiece, such as a prefabricated automobile seat, which facilitates the installation of the workpiece into a final product where the final installation process is accomplished by a computer-controlled robotic device. A base pallet formed by injection molding plastic has a honeycombed configuration of supporting ribs and supporting brackets. An intermediary footplate also formed by injection molding plastic secures the workpiece to the base pallet. Mounting holes located at the intersections of the honeycombed ribs secure the intermediate footplate to the base pallet at a precise location relative to a pair of precisely sized and precisely located datum holes, also within the base pallet. The datum holes allow the computer-controlled robotic device to locate the base pallet and the mounted workpiece with precision.

Abstract: A method and system for conditioning the cargo containing space of a vehicle are disclosed wherein refrigerated or heated air is introduced into a supply duct and circulated through the cargo to a return duct. The return duct or ducts are preferably formed by movable reefer pallets or racks, controlled openings in the pallets regulating flow into the return duct to develop a uniform pressure differential between the cargo space and the return duct and achieve more uniform cooling. Heat barrier spacers are arranged on vertical walls to minimize heat passage to the cargo. A method and system are also disclosed for supplying refrigerated gas through a supply duct and returning it through a return duct, a control unit being normally responsive to a master temperature sensor arranged in an inlet, a sub-master temperature sensor being arranged for sensing freezing or chilling conditions and overriding the master temperature sensor.

Abstract: 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 substantially identical frame members (11) releasably interconnected to one another by a plurality of internal coupling members (30,40). Each frame (11) includes a plurality of openings (17A, 17B) for cooperating with the internal coupling members (30,40) and a central aperture (16) for receiving a portion of the spool member (50). Each frame (11) also has perimeter side support means (15,15A) and internal support means (24,25,26) for supporting the load placed upon the assembled unit load assembly (10).

Abstract: A wood reinforced corrugated paperboard shipping container with interlocking pallet to direct positioning of the container on the pallet and to interlock the container with the pallet. The pallet includes longitudinal runners and cross members. At least one cross member overhangs the side of a lower runner. The overhang portion of the cross member and the side of the runner together define a recess which receives an attaching strip that is connected to a lowermost portion of the wall of the container. In placing the container on the pallet, a beveled upper surface on the overhang portion of the cross member bears against the bottom surface of the attaching strip. The attaching strip thereby moves downwardly and out to move around the outside end of the overhang portion of the cross member and the back into the recess, thereby matingly interlocking the container to the pallet.

Abstract: A modular pallet arrangement formed of a pair of upper and lower pallet sections each of which includes plurality of molded plastic lower pallet units that are adapted to be interconnected in telescoping interlocking relation to form a complete pallet. Certain of the lower units are adapted to be connected to more than one upper unit, so they can join adjacent upper units to each other.

Abstract: A pallet for supporting liquid-containing industrial drums during storage and transportation and having the ability to collect and contain liquid leaked or otherwise spilled from the supported industrial drums includes a platform for supporting the industrial drums, and a basin beneath the platform for collecting the spilled liquid, the platform and the basin being rotationally molded of a synthetic polymeric material so as to be unitary with one another, the platform having an undulate cross-sectional configuration including a plurality of upper crests and lower troughs between the crests establishing a reinforcing support structure of predetermined area for receiving the industrial drums on the platform, the basin including a reservoir located beneath the platform, and a plurality of holes passing through the platform and communicating with the reservoir, the holes being located in the troughs such that the spilled liquid will drain into the troughs and then through the holes to enter the reservoir for cont

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transport pallet consisting of a base pallet (1) with a bottom inlay member (2) insertable snugly therein, and a cover (3), in which system the bottom inlay member (2) and the cover (3) have receptacles (14) on their facing sides for the support of objects (8), which are to be transported, arranged between them when fitted together, and the pallet individual parts (1, 2, 3) are constructed as synthetic material deep-drawn shaped parts.

Abstract: This application discloses a grid for electric household appliances made from a thermoplastic polymer, comprising a peripheral edge whose perimeter is of substantially quadrangular shape, and a plurality of rods inserted inside said edge, parallel to one of the sides of the perimeter, and united to said edge without discontinuities.

Abstract: A separator pad for stacked containers is composed of a spunbonded central fabric of polypropylene having a basis weight of 6 to 11 oz. per square yard and outer flat layers of polypropylene.