Patents Assigned to Akro-Mils
  • Patent number: 9676518
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Akro-Mils, a Division of Myers Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis D. Shamp, Christopher J. Clark, Michael Weisburn
  • Patent number: 8342329
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Akro-Mils, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert T. Kobilarcik, Travis Shamp, Jerrold Brown, Daniel R. Blake, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8322669
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Akro-Mils, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerrold Brown
  • Patent number: 7516854
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Akro-Mils, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerrold Brown, Travis Shamp
  • Patent number: 7014200
    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 ā€œIā€ 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: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Akro-Mils, a division of Myers Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall W. Calmeise, Doug S. Hardesty
  • Patent number: 6827357
    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: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Akro-Mils, a division of Myers Industries Company
    Inventors: Randall W. Calmeise, Douglas S. Hardesty
  • Publication number: 20040212162
    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: May 25, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: Akro-Mils, A Division of Myers Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall W. Calmeise, Doug S. Hardesty
  • Publication number: 20040090029
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Applicant: Akro-Mils, A Division of Myers Industries Co.
    Inventor: Douglas S. Hardesty
  • Publication number: 20030122331
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2003
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Applicant: Akro-Mils, A Division of Myers Industries Inc
    Inventors: Alex P. DiGiacomo, Douglas S. Hardesty
  • Publication number: 20030085541
    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: December 11, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: Akro Mils, a division of Myers Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall W. Calmeise, Doug S. Hardesty
  • Patent number: D465332
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Akro-Mils, division of Myers Industries Company
    Inventor: Jerrold G. Brown
  • Patent number: D469235
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Akro-Mils, a division of Myers Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall W. Calmeise, Douglas S. Hardesty
  • Patent number: D481188
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Akro-Mils, a division of Myers Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex P. DiGiacomo, Jr., Douglas S. Hardesty
  • Patent number: D626747
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Akro-Mils, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerrold Brown, Travis Shamp
  • Patent number: D630852
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Akro-Mils, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert T. Kobilarcik, Travis Shamp, Jerrold Brown, Daniel R. Blake, Jr.
  • Patent number: D635770
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Akro-Mils, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert T. Kobilarcik, Travis Shamp, Jerrold Brown, Daniel R. Blake, Jr.
  • Patent number: D636601
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Akro-Mils, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerrold Brown, Travis Shamp
  • Patent number: D639560
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Akro-Mils, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerrold Brown, Travis Shamp
  • Patent number: D797453
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Akro-Mils, A Division of Myers Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Shamp, Albert Kobilarcik
  • Patent number: D805776
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Akro-Mils, a division of Myers Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Shamp, Albert Kobilarcik