Patents by Inventor Michael R. Schilling

Michael R. Schilling 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).

  • Patent number: 11925961
    Abstract: A containment berm having a flexible, substantially impermeable polymer material forming a ground section with a plurality of sidewalls extending upward from the ground section. A plurality of bracket assemblies are positioned on an external surface of the containment berm. Each of the bracket assemblies includes (i) a pair of first leg segments having first and second ends, the pair of first leg segments being joined by an end segment at their second ends; (ii) a pair of second leg segments having first and second ends, the pair of second leg segments being configured to allow relative movement between their second ends; and (iii) the pair of first leg segments and the pair of second leg segments being joined at their first ends in a substantially perpendicular configuration. One of either the pair of first or second of leg segments engages pockets on the sidewalls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: PacTec, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Schilling, Troy Town
  • Patent number: 11597593
    Abstract: A self-standing container having four sidewall panels, a bottom panel, and openable top panel, wherein (i) all the panels are formed of a polymer material, and (ii) the top panel has a closure configured to close the top panel in relation to the sidewall panels. Each sidewall panel has a pocket panel attached thereto forming a pocket. A spring steel stiffener is positioned between each sidewall and pocket panel, with the spring steel stiffener forming a closed loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: PacTec, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Schilling, Troy Town
  • Patent number: 6562233
    Abstract: A drain filtering system is disclosed, having a filter placed within a basket which is suspended from frame positioned underneath a drain grate atop the inlet to a storm drain. The filter is constructed from materials that filter out heavy metals, sediments, debris and hydrocarbons from the water passing through. The system includes a riser tube having an inlet and an outlet, where the inlet is positioned inside the filer, and the outlet is positioned external to the filter. The inlet is placed close to the top of the filter to allow a bypass fluid path for periods of high flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: PacTec, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Schilling, Daniel P. Corn
  • Patent number: 6554997
    Abstract: A drain filtering system is disclosed, comprising a filter placed within a basket which is suspended from frame positioned underneath a drain grate atop the inlet to a storm drain. The filter is constructed from materials which filter out heavy metals and hydrocarbons from the water passing through. The filter also has overflow outlets to prevent back-up of storm water during periods of heavy rain. The basket is constructed from a corrosion resistant material, preferably high density polyethylene which can withstand the extreme pressures exerted by waste and water collected within the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: PacTec, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Schilling, Daniel Paul Corn
  • Patent number: 6306293
    Abstract: A drain filtering system is disclosed, comprising a filter placed within a basket which is suspended from frame positioned underneath a drain grate atop the inlet to a storm drain. The filter is constructed from materials which filter out heavy metals and hydrocarbons from the water passing through. The filter also has overflow outlets to prevent back-up of storm water during periods or heavy rain. The basket is constructed from a corrosion resistant material, preferably high density polyethylene which can withstand the extreme pressures exerted by waste and water collected within the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Pactec, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Schilling, Daniel Paul Corn
  • Patent number: 6086758
    Abstract: A drain filtering system is disclosed, comprising a filter placed within a basket which is suspended from frame positioned underneath a drain grate atop the inlet to a storm drain. The filter is constructed from materials which filter out heavy metals and hydrocarbons from the water passing through. The filter also has overflow outlets to prevent back-up of storm water during periods of heavy rain. The basket is constructed from a corrosion resistant material, preferably high density polyethylene which can withstand the extreme pressures exerted by waste and water collected within the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Pactec, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Schilling, Daniel Paul Corn
  • Patent number: 5110005
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a liner for a waste container is provided, comprising the steps of extruding a flexible envelope, the envelope having ends; flattening the envelope so as to form a top side and a bottom side; cutting a lengthwise slit in the top side of the envelope substantially along the centerline of the envelope; sealing the ends of the envelope; folding the envelope along the centerline; and rolling one end toward the other to form a rolled bundle. A waste container liner may be formed by this process, comprising a flexible envelope including a top side; a bottom side; first and second ends; gusseted side panels connecting the top side and the bottom side; a lengthwise slit in the top side between the first and second ends substantially along the centerline of the envelope; and wherein the top and bottom sides are sealed together at the first and second ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1992
    Assignee: Pactec, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael R. Schilling
  • Patent number: 5098364
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a liner for a waste container is provided, comprising the steps of extruding a flexible envelope, the envelope having ends; flattening the envelope so as to form a top side and a bottom side; cutting a lengthwise slit in the top side of the envelope substantially along the centerline of the envelope; sealing the ends of the envelope; folding the envelope along the centerline; and rolling one end toward the other to form a rolled bundle. A waste container liner may be formed by this process, comprising a flexible envelope including a top side; a bottom side; first and second ends; gusseted side panels connecting the top side and the bottom side; a lengthwise slit in the top side between the first and second ends substantially along the centerline of the envelope; and wherein the top and bottom sides are sealed together at the first and second ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: Pactec, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael R. Schilling
  • Patent number: D454436
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Wabash Valley Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry L. Shilling, Michael R. Schilling, David A. Reichard
  • Patent number: D417803
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Wabash Valley Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry L. Shilling, David A. Reichard, Michael R. Schilling
  • Patent number: D418989
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: Wabash Valley Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry L. Shilling, Michael R. Schilling, David A. Reichard
  • Patent number: D422420
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: Wabash Valley Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry L. Shilling, Michael R. Schilling, David A. Reichard
  • Patent number: D432797
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Wabash Valley Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry L. Schilling, Michael R. Schilling, David A. Reichard