Patents Assigned to AMS Industries, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6929201
    Abstract: A spice grinder is comprised of a mounting ring for screwing onto a spice container. An outer grinding member comprised of a ring is locked to the top of the mounting ring to prevent rotation. An inner grinding member comprised of a cone is positioned within the outer grinding member. A cap is positioned around the outer and inner grinding members, and rotationally fixed to the inner grinding member. An adjustment knob is attached to a shaft which is positioned through the cap and the inner and outer grinding members. A first spiral ramp under the knob is engaged against a second spiral ramp on the cap. An inner end of the knob is locked to the inner grinding member. Spring arms projecting radially from the inner grinding member are biased against an inner surface of the cap. Coarseness is adjusted by rotating the knob.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: AMS Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary D. Blouse, Manu Makhija
  • Patent number: 6659670
    Abstract: A mop is comprised of a handle, a stem extending from the handle, and a mop head connected to the lower end of the stem by a hinged joint. The stem is comprised of plural collapsible sections. A trigger is hinged to the handle. A spray bottle is positioned in the mop head. A cable is connected between the trigger and a spray mechanism on the spray bottle, and is positioned through the stem and hinged joint. A spring is connected between the trigger and the inner end of the handle to enable the cable to be pulled away slightly from the handle for collapsing the stem. A nozzle on the spray bottle is positioned towards one side of the mop head, and angled to spray the fluid at an acute angle across the front of the mop head. A replaceable pad is detachably secured to the mop head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: AMS Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Blousé
  • Patent number: 4351539
    Abstract: Barrel consisting of a container manufactured in one piece of plastic with a bottom wall formed to provide a pedestal for resting on the ground as well as recesses to receive a pair of wheels, the container being tapered and the wheels being entirely included with an envelope of the surface of the container so that it is nestable with a similar container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1982
    Assignee: AMS Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael S. Rodolakis
  • Mop
    Patent number: D480188
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: AMS Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Blousé