Abstract: The present application is directed to a reconfigurable load-bearing article (10) including a deck unit (12) and at least two supports (14) configured to be coupled to the deck unit, the supports including at least one spacer receiving member configured to receive and releasably engage a spacer (16). The load-bearing article is reconfigurable to form any suitable load- bearing article and may be used to provide a lightweight, durable, strong, multipurpose pallet having a four-way forklift entry.
Abstract: Load-bearing articles are manufactured from shape defining compressible cores and thermoplastic shells. The manufacture of these articles requires specific methods and tools. Articles that can be manufactured using these methods include relatively lightweight pallets with high load-bearing capacity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 16, 2008
Date of Patent:
November 23, 2010
Assignee:
Novo Foam Products LLC
Inventors:
Ed Bearse, Thomas Bohan, David Hedley, Alan Lewis
Abstract: Load-bearing articles are manufactured from shape defining compressible cores and thermoplastic shells. The manufacture of these articles requires specific methods and tools. Articles that can be manufactured using these methods include relatively lightweight pallets with high load-bearing capacity.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 16, 2008
Publication date:
November 6, 2008
Applicant:
NOVO FOAM PRODUCTS LLC
Inventors:
Ed Bearse, Thomas Bohan, David Hedley, Alan Lewis
Abstract: Load-bearing articles are manufactured from shape defining compressible cores and thermoplastic shells. The manufacture of these articles requires specific methods and tools. Articles that can be manufactured using these methods include relatively lightweight pallets with high load-bearing capacity.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 10, 2008
Publication date:
October 30, 2008
Applicant:
NOVO FOAM PRODUCTS LLC
Inventors:
Ed Bearse, Thomas Bohan, David Hedley, Alan Lewis
Abstract: Load-bearing articles are manufactured from shape defining compressible cores and thermoplastic shells. The manufacture of these articles requires specific methods and tools. Articles that can be manufactured using these methods include relatively lightweight pallets with high load-bearing capacity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 1, 2004
Date of Patent:
August 19, 2008
Assignee:
Novo Foam Products LLC
Inventors:
Ed Bearse, Thomas Bohan, David Hedley, Alan Lewis