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Blow molded pallet with pre-formed inserts

  • US 6,962,115 B2
  • Filed: 06/11/2003
  • Issued: 11/08/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/17/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for forming a pallet, the method comprising the steps of:

  • a) forming a first component in a first blow molding process having an attachment portion exhibiting a non-planar surface;

    b) positioning the first component in a mold for a second component;

    c) placing at least one insert having a relatively hi friction characteristic greater than a material used to form said first and second components within the mold for the second component; and

    d) forming the second component to conformally encase and interlock with the attachment portion of the first component and the at least one insert in a second blow molding process with the second component and such that a portion of the at least one insert is raised above a support surface of one of the first and second components.

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