Patent ID: 9193499
Filing Date: 2015-11-24
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A paperboard pallet comprising: first and second stringers positioned substantially parallel to each other; wherein each of the first and second stringers is made of a plurality of bonded sheets of cardboard; wherein a space is formed between the first and second stringers; wherein each of the first and second stringers has a top side, an underside, and a first end, wherein the underside is located opposite the top side; at least a first deck board attached to the first and second stringers and positioned substantially perpendicular to the first and second stringers; wherein both the first and second stringers include a notch on their top sides; wherein each notch on the top side of the first and second stringer is sized to receive the first deck board, and is located so a first side of the first deck board in each notch in the top side of the first and second stringers is located substantially flush with the first end of the first and second stringers; wherein both the first and second stringers include a notch on their undersides; a second deck board; wherein each notch on the underside of the first and second stringer is sized to receive the second deck board, and is located so a first side of the second deck board in each notch of the underside of the first and second stringers is located substantially flush with the first end of the first and second stringers; wherein the first and second stringers include first and second openings each sized to receive a forklift fork; and a cardboard sheet located on the underside of the first and second stringers and defines a portion of the first and second openings sized to receive the forklift.