Patent ID: 6408770
Filing Date: 2002-06-25
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
An adjustable pallet protector assembly for use with at least one pallet, said pallet protector assembly comprising at least four elongated, similarly shaped guard members, each of said guard members comprising a first hollow section and a second hollow section, said first hollow section having an inner wall having a generally planar outer surface, a bottom wall having a generally planar outer surface and a first end portion, said second hollow section having an inner wall having a generally planar outer surface, a bottom wall having a generally planar outer surface and a second end portion, said first and second sections being telescopically slidably coupled together, whereupon the length of said guard member can be adjusted, said first end portion of said first section including a first connector, said second end portion of said second section including a second connector, said connectors of said guard members being releasably securable to one another to form a self-supporting frame for encircling the periphery of the at least one pallet, with said inner walls of said guard members being disposed closely adjacent the at least one pallet, with said bottom walls of said guard members being arranged to be located on a support surface and with said guard members being resistant to accidental disconnection from each other.