Patents by Inventor David F. McCarthy

David F. McCarthy has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Lightweight pallet
    Patent number: 5493962
    Abstract: This patent discloses an improved lightweight, recyclable, nearly completely paper pallet. The pallet is made of a Honeycomb paper base and Honeycomb paper support runners or blocks. The blocks are protected and significantly strengthened by a rigid paper cap. The base, runners, blocks, and cap may also have a protective liner, such as polyethylene, or be otherwise treated to enhance water and moisture resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1996
    Inventor: David F. McCarthy
  • Lightweight pallet
    Patent number: 5329861
    Abstract: This patent discloses an improved lightweight, recyclable, nearly completely paper pallet. The pallet is made of a Honeycomb paper base and Honeycomb paper support runners or blocks. The blocks are protected and significantly strengthened by a rigid paper cap. The base, runners, blocks, and cap may also have a protective liner, such as polyethylene, or be otherwise treated to enhance water and moisture resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1994
    Inventor: David F. McCarthy