Horizontally supported planar surfaces – Industrial platform
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-18
2007-12-18
Chen, Jose V. (Department: 3637)
Horizontally supported planar surfaces
Industrial platform
C108S057250
Reexamination Certificate
active
11075785
ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, pallet substructure can comprise: a reinforcement structure disposed in a plane, a foot member, and a gusset. The gusset can be disposed in mechanical communication with the reinforcement structure and the foot member, wherein the gusset is configured to restrict movement in vertical directions when the substructure is oriented for use.
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