Patent ID: 6598540
Filing Date: 2003-07-29
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A cover for a pallet or the like having a base forming an upper surface on which articles removably may be supported, said cover comprising a substantially planar upper panel of such rigidity as to be form-stable and having an area corresponding substantially to that of said surface so that said panel may overlie and cover said surface and articles supported thereon; a plurality of side panels; and hinge means joining each of said side panels to a different edge of said upper panel for independent swinging movements through an arc from a first position depending from said upper panel to a second position overlying said upper panel, the area of each of said side panels being such that when said upper panel overlies and is spaced above said base and when said side panels are in said first position each said side panel may substantially occupy the space between said upper panel and said base.