Patent ID: 6874428
Filing Date: 2005-04-05
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A pallet comprising: a top deck member having an upper surface, and a lower surface defined by a plurality of first cross-rib members extending substantially perpendicular to one another; a bottom deck member having an upper portion and a plurality of runners extending downwardly from the upper portion, the upper portion having an upper surface defined by a plurality of second cross-rib members extending perpendicular to one another and corresponding generally to the first cross-rib members and attached thereto to securely attach the top deck and bottom deck to each other, the runners extending transversely across the pallet in a generally parallel orientation and having a lower surface, the runners further having a plurality of upright members and support members extending between the upright members, wherein the plurality of second cross-rib members extend from the upper surface of the bottom deck to the lower surface of the runners; and at least one reinforcement member extending between the ton deck and the bottom deck, wherein at least one of the lower surface of the top deck and the upper surface of the bottom deck have at least one channel formed therein for receiving the at least one reinforcement member therein, wherein the at least one channel is defined by outer edges of the first cross-rib members or outer edges of the second cross-rib members.