Patents by Inventor Paul John Cance

Paul John Cance 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).

  • Method for Enhancing the Racking (Bending) Strength of Low Cost Plastic Pallets
    Publication number: 20090064906
    Abstract: An apparatus for enhancing the racking strength of a pallet is provided. The apparatus comprises an add-on runner for attaching to the pallet. The add-on runner comprises a rail and a first and a second support member. The rail comprises a middle attachment section, a first cantilevered end section, and a second cantilevered end section. The middle attachment section is adapted to accept a middle foot of a pallet. The first cantilevered end section includes a first end foot attachment section adapted to accept a first end foot of the pallet. The second cantilevered end section includes a second end foot attachment section adapted to accept a second end foot of the pallet. The first support member extends upwards from the first cantilevered end section towards a deck of the pallet. A second support member extends upwards from the second cantilevered end section towards the deck of the pallet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul John Cance, William Jason-Oliver Green