Economical and ecological pallet material and method for making the same
CA 2350688 A1 · Owner: Pactiv Protective Packaging Inc. · Inventors: Benner, Christopher T.
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A low-cost, strong, and ecological pallet is constructed with pallet blocks having honeycomb cores. The honeycomb cores provide strength in the vertical direction, and their integrity is protected by a honeycomb material overwrap. The, honeycomb material wrap provides exceptional strength against lateral forces. The, pallet and pallet blocks may be manufactured of kraft material or other sturdy materials.
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- Filed June 14, 2001. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended June 14, 2021.
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