Patent ID: 8418632
Filing Date: 2013-04-16
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A structurally reinforcing pallet, comprising: a body having a three dimensional shape with a top, sides and bottom; a plasticized material applied over said body according to a selected thickness and in order to encapsulate said body; a first plurality of upper edge projecting and positional locating rim portions arranged at spaced apart locations about a periphery of said body; a second mating plurality of recessed underside edge extending locations, enabling multiple stacking of pallets in laterally stabilized fashion in a first non-use configuration; a load bearing and locating platen having a planar shape with an underside keyed projection, said body further including a keyed inner recess defined within said top exhibiting a mating shape which receives said underside keyed projection for seating said platen upon said body; and a plurality of clamps engaging edge locations of said platen upon mounting upon said body in a second use configuration.