Patent ID: 7270236
Filing Date: 2007-09-18
Classification: B65D,B65G,Y02W

Abstract:
1. A pallet for shipping multiple vehicle windshields comprising: a base structure comprising first, second, third and fourth upright members, each upright member being positioned at a corner of a substantially rectangular configuration and joined by connecting members to form a substantially rigid substantially rectangular area within said base structure; a front support bar removably attached between said first and second upright members, said front support bar having a front stop positioned thereon and adapted to support a rear surface of a windshield positioned within said base structure; a rear support bar removably attached between said third and fourth upright members, said rear support bar having at least one stop that projects into the rectangular space defined by said first, second, third and fourth upright members to support a front surface of a windshield positioned within said base structure; at least one lower support extending between the connecting member joining said first and second upright members and said connecting member joining said third and fourth upright members, said at least one lower support providing a lower supporting surface for a lower edge of the windshields positioned within said base structure; Whereby, a plurality of windshields with dunnage placed therebetween can be positioned within said rectangular area of said base with a lower edge of the plurality of windshields supported by said lower support and so that a rear surface of a first windshield is supported by said front stop on said front support bar, and the front surface of last of said plurality of windshields is supported by said stop mounted on said rear support bar to secure the windshields within the pallet.