Pallet safety apparatus and method
OwnerAlan J. Demello, Mark D. Lorussoinventors
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Abstract
A pallet safety marker apparatus to provide a visual warning of the presence of a pallet. The safety marker apparatus includes a base structured to be inserted under, around and/or on a corner of a pallet. A safety-marker post extends upwardly from the base and may include offset, tilting and/or telescopic segments and visual enhancements. A safety marker/topper secured to a top end of the post formed in a geometric shape with color, texture and/or luminescent patterns to provide a visually-distinct warning. The post and/or topper may be translucent or transparent with enclosed lighting to impart a visual warning. Extendable/retractable safety bands may be incorporated into the safety markers/toppers.
Claims18
A safety-marker apparatus comprising:
- a base having two side plates having bottom ends and vertically-oriented lateral edges, and a substantially triangular base plate secured to the side plate bottom ends, wherein the base plate has opposing base-plate ends that each extend the substantial length of one of the two side plate bottom ends, wherein the two side plates are joined along the vertically-oriented lateral edges to form an angle, and wherein the combination of the joined side plates and the base plate form a single substantially triangular enclosed corner;
- a safety-marker post having a bottom end and a top end, wherein the bottom end is secured to the base, wherein the post extends upwardly from the base;
- and,
- a safety marker/topper secured to a top end of the post, wherein the safety marker/topper is formed with colors, textures and/or reflective material to impart a visually-distinct warning.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.