# US 8,146,516 B2 · Structural supporting substrate incorporated into a composite and load supporting platform > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,146,516 B2 - Document ID: US8146516B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 12/608,512 - Filed: 2009-10-29 - Published: 2010-02-25 - Granted: 2012-04-03 - Earliest claimed: 2009-03-30 - Assignees: Oria Collapsibles, LLC - Inventors: Miguel A. Linares - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8146516B2 ## CPC - B32B 3/12: characterised by a layer of regularly- arranged cells, e.g. a honeycomb structure - B32B 3/20: of hollow pieces, e.g. tubes; of pieces with channels or cavities - B32B 3/30: characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. {hollows, grooves, protuberances, ribs (apertured layer B32B3/266; layer with cavities or internal voids B32B3/26)} - B32B 15/18: comprising iron or steel {(B32B15/011, B32B15/012 and B32B15/013 take precedence)} - B32B 27/06: as the main or only constituent of a layer, {which is} next to another layer of {the same or of} a {different material (next to a layer of a particular substance B32B9/045; next to a bituminous or tarry layer B32B11/046; next to a water setting substance layer B32B13/12; next to a metal layer B32B15/08; next to a glass layer B32B17/10; next to a layer formed of natural mineral fibres or particles B32B19/045; next to a wood layer B32B21/08; next to a cellulosic plastic layer B32B23/08; next to a natural or synthetic rubber layer B32B25/08)} - B32B 29/08: Corrugated paper or cardboard - B65D 19/0018: {and each contact surface having a discrete foot-like shape} - B32B 2255/26: Polymeric coating - B65D 2519/00019: Paper - B65D 2519/00024: Metal - B65D 2519/00034: Plastic - B65D 2519/00044: Combination, e.g. different elements made of different materials, laminates - B65D 2519/00054: Paper - B65D 2519/00059: Metal - B65D 2519/00069: Plastic - B65D 2519/00079: Combination, e.g. different elements made of different materials, laminates - B65D 2519/00124: Paper - B65D 2519/00129: Metal - B65D 2519/00273: made of more than one piece - B65D 2519/00303: Cell type, e.g. honeycomb - B65D 2519/00338: contact surface having a discrete foot-like shape - B65D 2519/00358: Cell type, e.g. honeycomb - B65D 2519/00432: Non-integral, e.g. inserts (B65D2519/00462 takes precedence) - B65D 2519/00437: on the load supporting surface - B65D 2519/00442: on the base surface - B65D 2519/0086: Protection against environmental hazards, e.g. humidity, bacteria, fire - Y10T 428/24149: Honeycomb-like - B32B: LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM - B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES - Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION ## Abstract A skeletal substrate associated with a composite over spray or over molded article, such as a stackable pallet. The skeletal substrate includes a three dimensional article, such as a durable corrugated paperboard or other material, with a load supporting and planar upper surface and a recess configured and pallet fork receiving underside. The substrate incorporates a repeating pattern of cylindrical, polygonal, wave like or other shapes, such as which are coated in built up fashion with a polymeric material in order to provide insulating of the substrate from the environment as well as to provide additional strength. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A structurally reinforcing article, comprising: a body having a three dimensional shape with a top, sides and bottom, said body encasing a plurality of structural supporting portions arranged according to a specified pattern, said structural supporting portions further comprising a plurality of aligned and extending tubular portions each having and outer tubular portion and an inner coaxial portion; and a plasticized material applied over said body according to a selected thickness and in order to encapsulate said insert. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The invention as described in claim 1, said tubular portions extending in at least one of a horizontal and vertical direction relative to said top and sides of said body. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The invention as described in claim 1, said structural supporting portions further comprising a first upper row of tubular portions, a second lower row of tubular portions extending crosswise relative to said upper row. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The invention as described in claim 3, further comprising a third lowermost row of tubular portions extending crosswise relative to said second row and parallel relative to said first upper row. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The invention as described in claim 4, said second row of tubular portions further comprising a plurality of segmented portions. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The invention as described in claim 1, further comprising a central row of tubular portions separated by upper and lower crosswise extending and half tubular portions. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The invention as described in claim 1, further comprising a first upper row of tubular portions and a second lower and parallel extending row of tubular portions. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The invention as described in claim 1, said structural supporting portions further comprising upper and lower tubular components separated by parallel and spaced structural supporting walls. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The invention as described in claim 1, said body and structural supporting portions exhibiting a specified shape and size and each further comprising at least one of a galvanized steel, corrugated paperboard, or like rigid and structurally supporting material. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The invention as described in claim 1, said plasticized material further comprising at least one of a composite heat/fire thermosetting and a thermoplastic material. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The invention as described in claim 1, said article operating as a reinforced pallet and further comprising engageable forklift apertures and attachable strap locations for hold-down of supported items. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The invention as described in claim 1, said article operating as a load supporting pallet, at least one of said sides and bottom being opened to allow for application of the plasticized material across at least one surface associated with each of said structural supporting portions. ### Claim 13 A structurally reinforcing article, comprising: a body having a three dimensional shape with a top, sides and bottom, said body encasing a plurality of structural supporting portions each exhibiting a “U” shape with a curved base and interconnected sides extending between said top and bottom; and a plasticized material applied over said body according to a selected thickness and in order to encapsulate said insert. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The invention as described in claim 13, said “U” shaped structural supporting portions being arranged in aligning and alternating fashion when viewed from a crosswise extending direction. ### Claim 15 A structurally reinforcing article, comprising: a body having a three dimensional shape with a top, sides and bottom, said body encasing a plurality of structural supporting portions arranged according to a specified pattern, said structural supporting portions further comprising a plurality of aligned and extending tubular portions; said structural supporting portions further comprising a first upper row of tubular portions, a second lower row of tubular portions extending crosswise relative to said upper row, a third lowermost row of tubular portions extending crosswise relative to said second row and parallel relative to said first upper row; and a plasticized material applied over said body according to a selected thickness and in order to encapsulate said insert. ### Claim 16 A structurally reinforcing article, comprising: a body having a three dimensional shape with a top, sides and bottom, said body encasing a plurality of structural supporting portions arranged according to a specified pattern, said structural supporting portions further comprising a plurality of aligned and extending tubular portions; an interconnecting and crosswise extending wall grid pattern intersecting said tubular portions and extending between said top and bottom for achieving additional structural support; and a plasticized material applied over said body according to a selected thickness and in order to encapsulate said insert.