Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Patent of the Year – 2024/2025

Green OX Pallet Technology LLC has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for its foldable, high-strength corrugated pallet system. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11866226, pairs flat-pack pallets with matching containers to streamline shipping.

A new paper-based pallet that folds flat yet handles uneven, columnar loads promises to cut freight emissions and costs. The patent outlines a corrugated design that locks structural inserts into cradle-like pockets for extra strength.

The kit ships flat and assembles on site without nails or glue, slashing warehouse space and wood waste. Load testing shows it rivals wooden pallets while weighing far less, easing manual handling.

Because each insert nests between outer and internal sidewalls, weight stays balanced even with awkward or uneven cargo. That flexibility opens new routes for aerospace spares, medical devices, and e-commerce returns that rarely fit standard skids.

Green OX says the paperboard pallet is fully recyclable and cuts carbon emissions compared with wood. Shippers may also avoid import fumigation fees because no timber enters the supply chain.

The company is rolling out automation that builds six pallets a minute, bringing scale to sustainable freight packaging.

With patent protection secured, Green OX plans global licensing in 2025, challenging wood’s century-long dominance.