Patent ID: 8056488
Filing Date: 2011-11-15
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A reinforced pallet assembly comprising: a first deck; a second deck; a plurality of columns between the first deck and the second deck, the plurality of columns including a plurality of corner columns each including a plurality of interior ribs within an exterior wall, the exterior wall of each corner column having an opening defining an inwardly open recess; and a first reinforcement member between the first deck and the plurality of columns, the first reinforcement member comprising a peripheral rail, the peripheral rail extending between each of the plurality of corner columns, the peripheral rail including rounded portions forming corners of the peripheral rail, and wherein the rounded portions of the peripheral rail are directly supported on the exterior walls of the corner columns and received in the inwardly open recess of a respective corner column and wherein the peripheral rail is inward of the interior ribs of the corner columns.