Patent ID: 9315291
Filing Date: 2016-04-19
CPC Classification: B65D

Claim Text:
1. A pallet system comprising a first pallet, the first pallet comprising: a tray portion comprising a generally flat platform for receiving, storing and transporting one or more first bottles on the first pallet, the generally flat platform having a perimeter edge; and a bottom structure comprising a pedestal portion extending beneath the tray portion, the pedestal portion comprising a substantially flat base and a plurality of columns that connect the tray portion to the base, the base and plurality of columns defining a plurality of apertures for receiving a fork on a fork lift or pallet jack, the base and plurality of columns further defining a plurality of receptacles, each receptacle having a rim, the receptacles adapted to surround and protect a neck portion of one or more second bottles arranged below the first pallet and at the same time distribute weight to the one or more second bottles arranged below the first pallet by resting the rims on shoulder portions of the one or more second bottles arranged below the first pallet, the pedestal portion thus being adapted to: support the tray portion in a raised position above a surface when the first pallet is sitting on the surface; receive a fork on a fork lift or pallet jack to permit the first pallet to be moved from the surface; and vertically stack the first pallet onto a second pallet containing the one or more second bottles arranged below the first pallet without damaging the neck portion of the one or more second bottles arranged below the first pallet.