U.S. patent application number 13/597159 was filed with the patent office on 2014-03-06 for split pallet device.
The applicant listed for this patent is Jose Baltazar Hernandez. Invention is credited to Jose Baltazar Hernandez.
Application Number | 20140060397 13/597159 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 50185638 |
Filed Date | 2014-03-06 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140060397 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Hernandez; Jose Baltazar |
March 6, 2014 |
SPLIT PALLET DEVICE
Abstract
The present invention is a split pallet device that include a
base pallet with a first half, a second half and a bottom surface,
the first half and the second half of the base pallet are
releasably attached together by a user to form the base pallet, the
first half of the base pallet has a bottom surface and the second
half of the base pallet has a bottom surface and a plurality of
detachable wheels disposed on the bottom of the base pallet and the
first half and the second half of the base pallet. The split pallet
device also includes a plurality of latch fasteners releasably
secure the first half and the second half of the base pallet
together forming the base pallet.
Inventors: |
Hernandez; Jose Baltazar;
(Riverside, CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Hernandez; Jose Baltazar |
Riverside |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
50185638 |
Appl. No.: |
13/597159 |
Filed: |
August 28, 2012 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
108/56.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 2519/00059
20130101; B65D 2519/00746 20130101; B65D 2519/00069 20130101; B65D
2519/00024 20130101; B65D 2519/00064 20130101; B65D 2519/00781
20130101; B65D 19/0002 20130101; B65D 2519/00029 20130101; B65D
2519/00034 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
108/56.1 |
International
Class: |
B65D 19/26 20060101
B65D019/26; B65D 19/28 20060101 B65D019/28; B65D 19/31 20060101
B65D019/31; B65D 19/32 20060101 B65D019/32 |
Claims
1. A split pallet device, comprising: a base pallet defined by a
discrete first half and a directly adjoining discrete second half,
wherein said first half and said second half of said base pallet
are releasably attached together to form said base pallet and said
first half of said base pallet has a first bottom surface and said
second half of said base pallet has a second bottom surface; a
plurality of detachable wheels disposed on said bottom surface of
said base pallet, wherein at least one detachable wheel is disposed
on said first bottom surface and on said second bottom surface half
of said base pallet; and at least two latch fasteners releasably
secured to said first half and said second half, wherein at least
one of said latch fasteners is disposed on a top outer edge of the
base pallet and at least one of said latch fasteners is disposed on
said bottom outer edge of said base pallet.
2-20. (canceled)
21. The split pallet device of claim 1, wherein said first half and
said second half are identical rectangular members; one detachable
wheel are attached to each corner of said first half; and one
detachable wheel are attached to each corner of said second half.
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD & BACKGROUND
[0001] Pallets are often used during deliveries of large quantities
of goods in order to minimize product damage and promote efficient
use of available space. However, when delivering the product, it
may be necessary to remove product from the pallet due to
difficulty maneuvering within tight confines due to the pallet's
size.
[0002] The present invention generally relates to a pallet. More
specifically, the invention is a split pallet device.
[0003] It is an object of the invention to provide a split pallet
device that allows a user to deliver a product set on the split
pallet device without removing the product from the split pallet
device.
[0004] It is an object of the invention to provide a split pallet
device that allows a user to deliver a product relatively faster
and with relatively less work than a traditional pallet.
[0005] It is an object of the invention to provide a split pallet
device that allows a user to relatively more easily rotate a
product set on the split pallet device than a traditional
pallet.
[0006] What is really needed is a split pallet device that allows a
user to deliver a product set on the split pallet device without
removing the product from the split pallet device that allows a
user to deliver a product relatively faster and with relatively
less work than a traditional pallet that allows a user to
relatively more easily rotate a product set on the split pallet
device than a traditional pallet.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] The present invention will be described by way of exemplary
embodiments, but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying
drawings in which like references denote similar elements, and in
which:
[0008] FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of a split pallet device,
according to an embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS
[0009] Various aspects of the illustrative embodiments will be
described using terms commonly employed by those skilled in the art
to convey the substance of their work to others skilled in the art.
However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the
present invention may be practiced with only some of the described
aspects. For purposes of explanation, specific numbers, materials
and configurations are set forth in order to provide a thorough
understanding of the illustrative embodiments. However, it will be
apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may
be practiced without the specific details. In other instances,
well-known features are omitted or simplified in order not to
obscure the illustrative embodiments.
[0010] Various operations will be described as multiple discrete
operations, in turn, in a manner that is most helpful in
understanding the present invention. However, the order of
description should not be construed as to imply that these
operations are necessarily order dependent. In particular, these
operations need not be performed in the order of presentation.
[0011] The phrase "in one embodiment" is utilized repeatedly. The
phrase generally does not refer to the same embodiment, however, it
may. The terms "comprising", "having" and "including" are
synonymous, unless the context dictates otherwise.
[0012] FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of a split pallet device 100,
according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0013] The split pallet device 100 includes a base pallet 110, a
plurality of detachable wheels 120 and a plurality of latch
fasteners 130. The base pallet 110 has a first half 112, a second
half 114 and a bottom surface 116 where the first half 112 and the
second half 114 of the base pallet 110 are releasably attached
together to form the base pallet 110. The first half 112 of the
base pallet 110 has a bottom surface 113 and the second half 114 of
the base pallet 110 has a bottom surface 115. The first half 112
and the second half 114 of the base pallet 110 can be separated and
releasably attached together as desired by a user to accommodate
relatively easier loading and unloading of objects such as products
and goods onto and off of the base pallet 110. The base pallet 110
is made of durable plastic but can be made of other suitable
durable materials such as wood or metal as well. The base pallet
110 is approximately 36 inches in width by 36 inches in length or
approximately 36 inches in width by 40 inches in length or can have
any other suitable dimensions as well.
[0014] The detachable wheels 120 are disposed on the bottom 116 of
the base pallet 110 and the first half 112 and the second half 114
of the base pallet 110. FIG. 1 illustrates 8 detachable wheels 120
disposed on the bottom 116 of the base pallet 110 however any
suitable number of detachable wheels 120 can be disposed on the
bottom 116 of the base pallet 110. More specifically, there are 4
detachable wheels 120 on the bottom 113 of the first half 112 of
the base pallet 110 and 4 detachable wheels 120 on the bottom 115
of the second half 114 of the base pallet 110. The 4 detachable
wheels 120 are disposed on each corner 117 of the bottom 113 of the
first half 112 of the base pallet 110 and each corner 119 of the
bottom 115 of the second half 114 of the base pallet 110. The
detachable wheels 120 can be removed as desired by a user as well.
The detachable wheels 120 also allow a user to relatively better
maneuver the first half 112 and the second half 114 of the base
pallet 110 in a relatively cramped or confined space.
[0015] The latch fasteners 130 releasably secure the first half 112
and the second half 114 of the base pallet 110 together forming the
base pallet 110. FIG. 1 illustrates two latch fasteners 130
disposed on a top outer edge 132 of the base pallet 110 and a
bottom outer edge 134 of the base pallet 110 between the first half
112 and the second half 114 of the base pallet 110. The latch
fasteners 130 however can be disposed at any suitable area and in
any suitable quantity between the first half 112 and the second
half 114 of the base pallet 110. The latch fasteners 130 can also
be any suitable type of releasable fastener to secure the first
half 112 and the second half 114 of the base pallet 110 such as a
magnetic fastener or a hook and loop fastener (not shown).
[0016] The split pallet device 100 allows a user to deliver a
product set on the split pallet device 100 without removing the
product from the split pallet device 100 that allows a user to
deliver a product relatively faster and with relatively less work
than a traditional pallet that allows a user to relatively more
easily rotate a product set on the split pallet device 100 than a
traditional pallet.
[0017] The split pallet device can be split in half in order to
facilitate use in relatively smaller areas. The split pallet device
is a well-suited alternative to traditional pallet products.
Relatively easy to use, when in a relatively cramped or confined
space, the split pallet device is split in the middle, utilizing a
plurality of built-in attaching and detaching fasteners located on
either ends of the center of the split pallet device. The split
pallet device is able to reduce physical strain on users as well as
expedite a delivery process. The split pallet device can be
utilized by pallet manufacturers, beverage companies, food product
companies and any company which requires rotation of their product
at the time of delivery.
[0018] The split pallet device features an approximate 40
inches.times.36 inches or an approximate 36 inches.times.36 inches
plastic pallet capable of being attached or detached at the center,
successfully facilitating the delivery process. The split pallet
device is designed to allow for installation of 8 wheels at the
base and 4 wheels on each half, in order to further assist in
relieving physical strain on a user.
[0019] While the present invention has been related in terms of the
foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that
the invention is not limited to the embodiments described. The
present invention can be practiced with modification and alteration
within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Thus, the
description is to be regarded as illustrative instead of
restrictive on the present invention.
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