Patents by Inventor Millard M. Cummins

Millard M. Cummins 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).

  • Support for a cylindrical container
    Patent number: 5944474
    Abstract: A support for a cylindrical container adapted to engage said container at its mid-section and containing a rapid connect and disconnect flexible member adapted to pull together two hinged semi-circular members to permit the container to be firmly held in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Drum Runner Material Handling Co.
    Inventors: Millard M. Cummins, David T. Jones
  • Universal carrier with optional integral force measuring device
    Patent number: 5639197
    Abstract: The universal carrier of the present invention may be used to move and weigh heavy objects, such as drums or coils of metal or wire. This can be done by changing a removable member attached to the lift member of the universal carrier or by replacing both the removable and lift members with a single horizontally adjustable member. The removable members have different attachments which allow different types of objects to be moved. The universal carrier may include an optional force measuring device which allows the object to be weighed at the time it is moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Assignee: The Drum Runner Material Handling Company
    Inventors: Millard M. Cummins, Alan A. Wharton