Patents Assigned to Akro-Mils
  • Publication number: 20170144799
    Abstract: The present invention provides a label base assembly with an indicator tab that includes a label base assembly having at least one mounting section linked to the major face received in the front section of the bin and opposed retaining sections formed into the rear of the label bearing face. Also provided is an indicator tab having an indicator section and prongs projecting from the indicator section where the prongs slide between the retaining sections of the label base. Also provided is an industrial bin having a front section with opposed L-brackets for use in combination with the label base and indicator tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: AKRO-MILS
    Inventor: Christopher D. Clark
  • Publication number: 20170050761
    Abstract: The multiple cleat bin of the present invention includes a base, a front wall, two opposing sidewalls, and a substantially vertical rear wall having an upper rim. The rear wall includes a cleat near the upper rim of the rear wall and a second cleat formed at the base of the rear wall. A third cleat formed in the rear wall may also be included. A fourth cleat formed in the rear wall may also be included. Preferably, a forewall and kick out wall are included to form a stacking space such that a second may be placed within bin for increased packing density for shipping or storage. The additional cleats provide additional strength for bins manufactured of more economical or recycled polymers that tend to be softer or less rigid. The use of multiple cleats allows for improved strength and flexibility in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: AKRO-MILS
    Inventors: Christopher Clark, Gerald A. Sciarini, Travis D. Shamp
  • Publication number: 20160286985
    Abstract: An inclined panel for mounting industrial bins that allows the bins to hang at an angle such that the interior of the bin is more easily accessible by production personnel is presented. The inclined panel has an upper edge and a lower edge; a plurality of louvers formed on the panel; a separation plate adjoining the upper edge of the panel; and a mounting surface. The panel may optionally incorporate a second mounting surface. Typically, the inclined panel relies upon the separation plate to space the panel away from vertical by an angle of 10°-25° and preferably by an angle of about 10°-15°. A rack system using such a panel is also presented. The rack system may also include one or more end caps at the ends of the panels. The rack system may incorporate a wheeled base or the panels may be mounted on a fixed wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: AKRO-MILS
    Inventors: Travis D. Shamp, Jerry Brown, Thomas Riems
  • Publication number: 20160150878
    Abstract: The present invention provides a divider for industrial shelves having a planar base that lies flat on a shelf with an upwardly extending notch that accommodates the ridge formed on the front of many shelves. The downwardly extending spiral torsion spring is provided to fit over the front reinforcing wall of a shelf allows a snug but repositionable fit of the divider on a shelf. A reinforcing ridge is formed at the edges of the divider wall. Reinforcing ridges are also formed around a number of cutouts formed in the divider wall. The increased thickness of the reinforcing ridges decreases the flex in the divider wall when used to support items on a shelf. A chamfer formed at the base of the divider wall increases stiffness of the wall and inhibit cracking between the base and divider wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: AKRO-MILS
    Inventor: Christopher D. Clark
  • Publication number: 20020117819
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Applicant: AKRO-MILS
    Inventors: Randall W. Calmeise, Doug S. Hardesty
  • Publication number: 20020109318
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Applicant: Akro-Mils
    Inventors: Randall W. Calmeise, Douglas S. Hardesty
  • Patent number: 6302336
    Abstract: A watering container with a rotatable nozzle having a plurality of water delivery patterns. In particular, a rotatable nozzle having a plurality of water delivery patterns is rotationally attached to a water spout on a watering container. A user can turn the rotatable nozzle to select the desired water delivery pattern. In a preferred embodiment of the watering container, the user may select either a steady stream water pattern or a dispersed rosette water spray pattern. The watering container includes an internal fluid reservoir which can vary in volume based on the needs of the user. Water exits the internal fluid reservoir and flows through the water spout and then through the water delivery pattern selected by the user on the rotatable nozzle when the watering container is properly tilted. An integral elongated handle on the watering container enables the user to reduce stress on their hand and wrist during the tilting process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Akro-Mils
    Inventors: Jerrold G. Brown, Alex P. Digiacomo, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5915553
    Abstract: Storage organizers assembly having a plurality of dividers which divide a bottom enclosure into separate storage sections. At least some of the dividers are independently insertable and removable to create storage sections of various sizes and configurations. The top and bottom surfaces of the storage organizers include a plurality of curved surfaces to make the storage organizers more visually appealing and adding strength and reducing warpage of these surfaces. Storage organizers in accordance with the present invention also includes a latching arrangement which is easy to use and securely closes the storage organizers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: Akro-Mils
    Inventors: Jerrold G. Brown, Randall W. Calmeise
  • Patent number: 5653349
    Abstract: An article or an assembly comprising first and second structural members, and a plurality of offset stud fasteners securing the first and second structural members together. The first structural member preferably comprises a pair of spaced, channel-shaped uprights, each having a plurality of like-oriented, elongated openings therein, wherein each opening has a circular first or upper portion, a circular second or lower portion of smaller diameter than that of the first portion, and a keyway of restricted width connecting the first and second portions. The second structural member has therein a plurality of longitudinally extending openings, each having an upper portion and a lower portion which is larger than the upper portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Assignee: Akro-Mils
    Inventors: William D. Dana, Steve Subichin