Abstract: In one example, a pallet is disclosed comprising a first pallet comprising a first side wall. The first wall has a length and a first groove lying in a plane and extending along the entire length. A second pallet comprising a second side wall is adjacent to the first side wall. The second side wall has a second length and a second groove lying in the plane and extending along the entire second length. The second groove faces the first groove and is aligned with the first groove in the plane, along the entire first and second lengths. A connecting member is within the aligned first and second grooves to connect the first and second pallets. Two unit, four unit, and larger pallets may be made. A method of using such pallets is also described.

Abstract: In one example, a pallet is disclosed comprising a first pallet comprising a first side wall. The first wall has a length and a first groove lying in a plane and extending along the entire length. A second pallet comprising a second side wall is adjacent to the first side wall. The second side wall has a second length and a second groove lying in the plane and extending along the entire second length. The second groove faces the first groove and is aligned with the first groove in the plane, along the entire first and second lengths. A connecting member is within the aligned first and second grooves to connect the first and second pallets. Two unit, four unit, and larger pallets may be made. A method of using such pallets is also described.

Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, a container to store a plurality of articles comprises a body and a cover. The cover is adapted to close the body and comprises at least one opening and at least one lid to close the opening. The lid has a first end and a second end. The first end of the lid may be pivotally connected to the cover. The lid may be slidably connected to the cover. The lid is capable of being in an opened position and in a closed position. The container may comprise a second cover adapted to fit into a cavity in the cover with the opening and the lid located in the cavity. The second cover may completely cover the cavity. The second cover may completely cover the opening and the lid. An outer rim and a tear strip at the bottom of the outer rim for opening the cover may be provided. The opening is adapted to receive a human hand when the lid is in the opened position to retrieve articles. The lid may be a rectangle, triangle, or a semicircle, for example.