Patents by Inventor Eric D. Stein

Eric D. Stein has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20220219415
    Abstract: A simple and easy repair kit to restore the structural integrity of damaged agricultural bins, specifically to repair a corner of a bin. The repair kit consists of two parts: a structural tube and a collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: DADCO, Inc. dba RPP Containers
    Inventors: Jeffrey Mitchell, Eric D. Stein
  • Patent number: 5328048
    Abstract: A tote box style container (10) including a base (12) defining the bottom of the container (10), a pair of sidewalls (14) and a pair of end walls (16) extending upwardly from the base (12) to define an interior (18) of the container (10). A pair of lids (20) are hingedly connected to the upper portion of the sidewalls (14) of the container (10) along one edge of each lid (20) and moveable between a closed position barring access to the interior (18) of the container (10) and an open position where access to the interior (18) of the container (10) is not barred. At least one of the sidewalls (14) includes offset portions (22) extending along the vertical expanse of the interior of the sidewall (14) and in spaced parallel relation with respect to each other; At least one of the offset portions (22) terminates at its upper end so as to from a shelf (24) on the interior of the sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Assignee: Otto Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric D. Stein
  • Patent number: 4960207
    Abstract: A unitary molded plastic bakery tray, with the end walls higher than the side walls to provide a 90 degree cross-nesting, and the end walls having interengaging feet and rails to provide for 180 degree oriented high stacking and like oriented low stacking. The bottom is either a flat planar surface with chamfered bottom edges or is raised so that the tray is provided with corner structure having chamfered bottom edges. Blind stacking structure is provided by an additional outer rail on each end wall and additional outer feet on each end wall for engaging the outer rail. Alternatively, blind stacking is provided by structure along each end wall having large feet and cooperating large recesses coplanar with inner small feet and cooperating inner recesses such that the large feet can span and smoothly slide over the small recesses during blind stacking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1990
    Assignees: Buckhorn, Inc., EKCO/GLACO, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles P. Tabler, Eric D. Stein
  • Patent number: 4936458
    Abstract: A unitary molded plastic bakery tray, with the end walls higher than the side walls to provide for a 90 degree cross-nesting, and the end walls having interengaging feet and rails to provide for 180 degree oriented high stacking and like oriented low stacking. The bottom is either a flat planar surface with chamfered bottom edges or is raised so that the tray is provided with corner structure having chamfered bottom edges. Blind stacking structure is provided by an additional outer rail on each end wall and additional outer feed on each end wall for engaging the outer rail. Alternatively, blind stacking is provided by structure along each end wall having large feet and cooperating large recesses coplanar with inner small feet and cooperating inner recesses such that the large feet can span and smoothly slide over the small recesses during blind stacking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1990
    Assignee: Buckhorn, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles P. Tabler, Eric D. Stein
  • Patent number: 4804082
    Abstract: A document tray is provided with a plurality of interior partitions having a wedging connection with hollow buttresses of the container wall. The transparent lid is provided with hooks at its rear end for engaging within correspondingly shaped apertures of the rear end wall of the container, and hooks at its front end for engaging within corresponding shaped apertures within the container front end wall. Security ties tightly lock the lid and container together at the rear end wall. The hooks at the front end wall are provided with notch sensitive areas that provide weakened portions such that the hooks will break off prior to any successful tampering with the front hook aperture connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1989
    Assignee: Buckhorn, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric D. Stein
  • Patent number: 4643310
    Abstract: A bakery basket is molded of synthetic resin, plastic, and is provided with three levels: a fully nested level, and two different upper stacked levels, one being formed by rigid stacking surfaces engaging when the trays are rotated 180 degrees from their nesting position and the other stacking level being provided by flipping bails for either rotated position of the trays. A particular bail hinge construction is disclosed and bail position retainers in the middle of the bail to hold one of its positions, for example, the nesting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1987
    Assignee: Buckhorn Material Handling Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas P. Deaton, Eric D. Stein
  • Patent number: 4470518
    Abstract: A security box for storing, transporting, and selectively viewing papers is disclosed. Interfitting locking structure is provided between the lid and container. Pockets having interior and exterior portions are provided in the side and end walls. The interior portion of the pockets supports opposite ends of dividers, and the exterior of the pockets comprise nesting stops for containers stacked in a nested stack without lids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1984
    Assignee: Buckhorn Material Handling Group Inc.
    Inventor: Eric D. Stein
  • Patent number: 4405057
    Abstract: A security storage box for papers of a similar size, such as checks, is provided by a one piece molded container, one piece molded lid, and accessories such as a handle, key lock securing the lid to the container, adjustable interior partition wall to adjust the container for a different volume of papers, and a transparent envelope on one end wall of the container to secure identification cards. The container and lid are provided with various reinforcing ribs and flanges, and an interlocking structure to secure multiple lidded containers in a stacked position with like end walls aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1983
    Assignee: Nestier Corporation
    Inventor: Eric D. Stein
  • Patent number: D270678
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1983
    Assignee: Nestier Corporation
    Inventor: Eric D. Stein
  • Patent number: D285219
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1986
    Assignee: Buckhorn Material Handling Group Inc.
    Inventor: Eric D. Stein
  • Patent number: D292718
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1987
    Assignee: Buckhorn Material Handling Group Inc.
    Inventor: Eric D. Stein