ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 6 -- United States Patent no. 12,280,931, issued on April 22.
"Pallet retrofit and wrapping system and related methods" was invented by Greg Lucero (Stockton, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A retrofit system optimized to enhance the securement of goods onto a pallet is provided. The system may comprise a plurality of blocks symmetrically positioned around the perimeter of the pallet, each block having a securing plate with a centered anchor. A two-piece strap, operably connected by a ratcheting mechanism, is used to secure goods on the pallet by engaging cable fasteners attached to the straps with the anchors on the blocks. The system also includes a net secured t...