Material transport and storage device

Abstract

The Material Transport and Storage Device takes the place of a pallet. Its form is in the general shape of a rectangular slab with multiple legs extending down from each side. The Material Transport and Storage Device is made from high strength plastic or other composite materials. The Material Transport and Storage Device is designed to act as a pallet during transport and a shelf or table when it has reached the destination. The Material Transport and Storage Device can be lifted and moved while loaded by a standard powered fork lift or by a hand operated fork lift. The Material Transport and Storage Device will greatly reduce the time of handling of the product resulting in cost savings in terms of efficiency and job related injures.

1 . The Material Transport and Storage Device acts as a pallet for transporting food ingredients as well as shelf to the items off of the floor in the storage area until needed. 
     
     
         2 . The Material Transport and Storage Device works well with powered and hand operated forklifts as well as after market lifting and moving devices. 
     
     
         3 . The Material Transport and Storage Device can be made from recycled plastic as well as other composite materials. 
     
     
         4 . The Material Transport and Storage Device may have radius or angled legs to reduce the lifting forks tendency to snag. 
     
     
         5 . The Material Transport and Storage Device has a wide spread between the individual legs to reduce impact chance and damage from lifting and transporting devices. 
     
     
         6 . The Material Transport and Storage Device is lightweight and has hand holds designed in to reduce injuries while handling when empty. 
     
     
         7 . The Material Transport and Storage Device can be made starting with food grade recycled plastic and its open, no cavity design makes it certifiable by the National Sanitation Foundation. 
     
     
         8 . The National Sanitation Foundation certification will allow the Material Transport and Storage Device to be used in restaurants and the food industry. 
     
     
         9 . The Material Transport and Storage Device is made from multiple parts meaning it is inexpensive to repair and the damaged parts may be recycled. 
     
     
         10 . The Material Transport and Storage Device has recessed grooves on top to facilitate sacking or nesting of The Material Transport and Storage Device one on top of the other for transport and storage of the units while not in use. 
     
     
         11 . The Material Transport and Storage Device robust construction without confined spaces makes spray cleaning and sanitizing easy.