Patents Assigned to Akro-Mils
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Patent number: 9676518Abstract: A hanging, stackable and nestable bin for storing parts and components used in assembly includes a pair of footers and a pair of footer depressions having a complimentary shape to one another. The hanging, stackable and nestable bin also includes a notch with a projection formed in the floor of the bin that extends transversely along the rear wall of the bin and a complimentary shaped upper rear wall rim. The footer, footer depressions, notch and upper rear wall rim provide three point stacking support when one bin is stacked onto another bin. In addition, the hanging, stackable and nestable bin includes sidewalls that are generally planar at the rear portion of the bin which aid in facilitating nesting of one bin into another bin. A cleat formed in the top rear wall of the bin provides rear hanging support for the bin.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Akro-Mils, a Division of Myers Industries, Inc.Inventors: Travis D. Shamp, Christopher J. Clark, Michael Weisburn
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Patent number: 8342329Abstract: A stackable storage bin includes a body having a rim extending around an open top. A first angled slot is formed in an upper edge of each side wall adjacent a rear end thereof and a vertical second slot is formed in the upper edge of each side wall at a position forwardly from the first slot. An angled first tab is formed adjacent the bottom edge of each side wall in a position vertically aligned with the first slot and a vertical second tab is formed adjacent a bottom edge of each side wall at a position vertically aligned with the vertical second slot whereby when two of the bins are in the vertically stacked array, the tabs on the bottom of an upper bin engage the slots on the lower bin to interlock the two bins together.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Akro-Mils, Inc.Inventors: Albert T. Kobilarcik, Travis Shamp, Jerrold Brown, Daniel R. Blake, Jr.
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Patent number: 8322669Abstract: A storage bin retaining member for releasable attachment to a support panel having a pair of horizontally spaced openings includes a body having an upper arm portion extending outwardly from each side thereof, a lower support portion extending outwardly from each side thereof and a central portion connecting the upper arm and the lower support portion. A pair of resilient tabs extending downwardly from the upper ends of the upper arm portion engage a pair of openings in the support panel to secure the retaining member to the support panel and a spring member connected to the bottom of the lower support portion engages a storage bin attached to a lower pair of openings.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Akro-Mils, Inc.Inventor: Jerrold Brown
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Patent number: 7516854Abstract: A compartmented, stackable and nestable system bin includes a bottom having a rear wall, opposed end walls and a front wall integrally connected thereto. A plurality of spaced divider walls separate the bin into a plurality of compartments. A plurality of notches are formed in a top of each of the divider walls and the end walls and a plurality of grooves are formed in the underside or bottom of each of the compartments with sets of notches on the top of the bin being in vertical alignment with sets of grooves on the bottom of the compartments. The notches of a system bin receive a pair of dowels which support an upper system bin of identical construction when the upper system bin is in stacked relation thereon and the grooves of a system bin receive a pair of dowels positioned in notches on a lower system bin of identical construction when the system bin is in stacked relation on the lower system bin.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Akro-Mils, Inc.Inventors: Jerrold Brown, Travis Shamp
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Patent number: 7014200Abstract: A utility cart which is capable of being readily converted from a first configuration as a conventional utility cart with the area above a bottom table being open into a second configuration as a bin cart, including a number of outwardly extending storage bins. In addition, the utility cart in accordance with the present invention includes end members having āIā beam type construction, the top table and the bottom table have panel members which pivot from an upright position to form a recessed top table and/or a recessed bottom table to a downward position to form a substantially flat top table and/or a substantially flat bottom table and a handle having an organizer integrally built therein, including a beverage container holder, a storage tray and one or more storage compartments.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2004Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Akro-Mils, a division of Myers Industries, Inc.Inventors: Randall W. Calmeise, Doug S. Hardesty
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Patent number: 6827357Abstract: A janitorial cart having zone separation to separate storage areas from water zones to help maintain clean and dry storage areas. Basically, a central trash unit separates the water zone from the supply storage zone. Additionally, an enclosed trash compartment is used to conceal a trash collection bag and improved the appearance of the janitorial cart when being used. The enclosed trash compartment is positioned above a pair of large central wheels for improved stability.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2002Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Akro-Mils, a division of Myers Industries CompanyInventors: Randall W. Calmeise, Douglas S. Hardesty
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Publication number: 20040212162Abstract: A utility cart which is capable of being readily converted from a first configuration as a conventional utility cart with the area above a bottom table being open into a second configuration as a bin cart, including a number of outwardly extending storage bins. In addition, the utility cart in accordance with the present invention includes end members having “I” beam type construction, the top table and the bottom table have panel members which pivot from an upright position to form a recessed top table and/or a recessed bottom table to a downward position to form a substantially flat top table and/or a substantially flat bottom table and a handle having an organizer integrally built therein, including a beverage container holder, a storage tray and one or more storage compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Applicant: Akro-Mils, A Division of Myers Industries, Inc.Inventors: Randall W. Calmeise, Doug S. Hardesty
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Publication number: 20040090029Abstract: A dolly with removably attachable riser blocks in which the connectors for attaching the riser blocks to the upper surface of the dolly are separate and distinct from the connectors used to attach the casters on the lower surface of the dolly. The dolly is comprised of a plastic frame having a top surface, bottom surface, a pair of longitudinal side members and a pair of transverse side members intersecting to form corners of the frame, constituting a generally rectangular shape. A caster is attached to each corner on the bottom of the frame with fasteners. At least one riser block is removably attached to the top surface of the frame on at least one of the transverse side members. The riser block is attached with riser block fasteners that are separate from the fasteners used to attach the casters, providing a dolly with removable risers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Applicant: Akro-Mils, A Division of Myers Industries Co.Inventor: Douglas S. Hardesty
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Publication number: 20030122331Abstract: A compact cleaning cart for efficient cleaning that transports a vacuum cleaner, cleaning equipment, and a mop bucket or refuse container from the storeroom to the cleaning area, all in one trip. The compact size and contoured shape of the cleaning cart make it highly maneuverable in tight areas. The cleaning cart includes a rear vacuum cleaner platform for a vacuum cleaner and a front platform for a mop bucket or refuse container. A top shelf includes a zippered vinyl refuse bag to conceal trash. A plastic trash liner is preferably used within the vinyl refuse bag. A deep storage pocket, utility hooks, handle holes and handle slot, molded in top shelf, are provided for cleaning supplies, broom handles, bottles, dusters, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2003Publication date: July 3, 2003Applicant: Akro-Mils, A Division of Myers Industries IncInventors: Alex P. DiGiacomo, Douglas S. Hardesty
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Publication number: 20030085541Abstract: A utility cart which is capable of being readily converted from a first configuration as a conventional utility cart with the area above a bottom table being open into a second configuration as a bin cart, including a number of outwardly extending storage bins. In addition, the utility cart in accordance with the present invention includes end members having “I” beam type construction, the top table and the bottom table have panel members which pivot from an upright position to form a recessed top table and/or a recessed bottom table to a downward position to form a substantially flat top table and/or a substantially flat bottom table and a handle having an organizer integrally built therein, including a beverage container holder, a storage tray and one or more storage compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2002Publication date: May 8, 2003Applicant: Akro Mils, a division of Myers Industries, Inc.Inventors: Randall W. Calmeise, Doug S. Hardesty
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Patent number: D465332Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2002Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Akro-Mils, division of Myers Industries CompanyInventor: Jerrold G. Brown
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Patent number: D469235Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2002Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Assignee: Akro-Mils, a division of Myers Industries, Inc.Inventors: Randall W. Calmeise, Douglas S. Hardesty
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Patent number: D481188Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2003Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: Akro-Mils, a division of Myers Industries, Inc.Inventors: Alex P. DiGiacomo, Jr., Douglas S. Hardesty
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Patent number: D626747Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Akro-Mils, Inc.Inventors: Jerrold Brown, Travis Shamp
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Patent number: D630852Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2010Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Akro-Mils, Inc.Inventors: Albert T. Kobilarcik, Travis Shamp, Jerrold Brown, Daniel R. Blake, Jr.
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Patent number: D635770Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Akro-Mils, Inc.Inventors: Albert T. Kobilarcik, Travis Shamp, Jerrold Brown, Daniel R. Blake, Jr.
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Patent number: D636601Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2010Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Akro-Mils, Inc.Inventors: Jerrold Brown, Travis Shamp
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Patent number: D639560Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2010Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Akro-Mils, Inc.Inventors: Jerrold Brown, Travis Shamp
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Patent number: D797453Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2012Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Akro-Mils, A Division of Myers Industries, Inc.Inventors: Travis Shamp, Albert Kobilarcik
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Patent number: D805776Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2012Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Akro-Mils, a division of Myers Industries, Inc.Inventors: Travis Shamp, Albert Kobilarcik