Mark M Rasmussen

US Patent:

20050178299, Aug 18, 2005

Filed:

Feb 17, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/780291

Inventors:

Earl Rasmussen - Crosslake MN, US
Mark Rasmussen - Lake Park MN, US

International Classification:

B65D019/38

US Classification:

108057320

Abstract:

A metal pallet structure including a top decking comprising top deck members and leading edge members, a bottom decking comprising bottom deck members, and stringers separating the top decking from the bottom decking and supporting the top decking. The bottom deck members and top deck members are provided longitudinally, each deck member itself extending laterally. Replaceable leading edge members are provided at longitudinal ends of the metal pallet structure and are supported by end top decking members. End stringers are provided at the lateral ends of and between the bottom deck members and the top deck members. The end stringers include at least one notch for receiving tines of a typical fork lift. A central stringer may be provided between the lateral ends of the bottom deck members and the top deck members for providing support to the top deck members.