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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 02, 2011
Filed:
Apr. 07, 2010
Edward L. Stahl, Tyler, TX (US);
Stanley Charles Ellington, Trussvile, AL (US);
Brent Clyde Mizell, Pinson, AL (US);
Travis Truman Crane, Morris, AL (US);
Ira Donavan Youmans, Jr., Evans, GA (US);
John P. Barry, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Edward L. Stahl, Tyler, TX (US);
Stanley Charles Ellington, Trussvile, AL (US);
Brent Clyde Mizell, Pinson, AL (US);
Travis Truman Crane, Morris, AL (US);
Ira Donavan Youmans, Jr., Evans, GA (US);
John P. Barry, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United, Inc., Birmingham, AL (US);
Abstract
A pallet for shipping and displaying of packaged goods wherein the pallet comprises a plurality of stacking feet joined together by angled ribs to substantially prevent or inhibit spreading of the stacking feet due to high weight loads, a plurality of handles that include handle-strengthening areas and finger recesses to increase the strength and lifting ergonomics of the pallet, and an angled surface on the bottom of the stacking feet to facilitate transporting of the loaded pallet from a distribution vehicle to a retail location over certain obstacles. Accordingly, the packaged goods can comprise beverage trays filled or partially filled with beverage bottles, or any good and/or raw material for sale and/or use in manufacturing.