Patents by Inventor Howard Soled

Howard Soled 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: 8307490
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a caulk tool comprises a body member having a raised handle and two working heads. The first working head is adapted for the application of caulk and is connected to the first descending end of the raised handle. The first working head preferably comprises a triangular member formed of soft plastic material. The triangular member is rotatable, having three tips of varying size. The second working head is adapted for the removal of old caulk and is connected to the second descending end of the raised handle axially opposed to the first working head. The second working head preferably comprises a metallic head having two tips suited to remove old caulk. In a preferred embodiment, a third working head in the form of a flat scraper is positioned adjacent to said second working head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Howard Soled, Yuan Fang Cheng
  • Publication number: 20110203064
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a caulk tool comprises a body member having a raised handle and two working heads. The first working head is adapted for the application of caulk and is connected to the first descending end of the raised handle. The first working head preferably comprises a triangular member formed of soft plastic material. The triangular member is rotatable, having three tips of varying size. The second working head is adapted for the removal of old caulk and is connected to the second descending end of the raised handle axially opposed to the first working head. The second working head preferably comprises a metallic head having two tips suited to remove old caulk. In a preferred embodiment, a third working head in the form of a flat scraper is positioned adjacent to said second working head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Howard Soled, Yuan Fang Cheng
  • Patent number: 7226205
    Abstract: A mixing device includes vanes arranged so that the outer edges of the vanes define a frusto-conical surface in order to facilitate improved circulation of the liquid being mixed. In one embodiment, the outer edges of the vanes are tapered outward to form the frusto-conical surface. In an alternative embodiment, the inner and outer edges of the vanes are aligned with each other, and the vanes are tilted relative to a central axis to form the frusto-conical surface. Turbines extend between the vanes and shaft for rotating the mixing device. The turbines are arranged to avoid inhibiting entry of liquids through the top and bottom of the mixing device. Feet extend downward from the bottom edge of the mixing device to facilitate mixing of liquids on the bottom of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Site-b Company
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng, Howard Soled
  • Publication number: 20060175362
    Abstract: An inventive pouring spout that is selectively attachable to a container and fitted to the opening of the container with which it is used. In a preferred embodiment, the pouring spout is fitted to the dimensions of a one-quart container and includes a wall, a sealing member, a mouth and a handle, the mouth and handle extending from the wall. The handle includes a plurality of upwardly extending projections adapted to securely engage the bottom rim of the container. Furthermore, thermoplastic material is applied at the handle area forming a handle cover that is comfortable and easy to grip. Thermoplastic material is also preferably utilized in the construction of the sealing member for forming a seal between the spout and opening of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Cheng, Howard Soled
  • Publication number: 20060083106
    Abstract: A mixing device includes vanes arranged so that the outer edges of the vanes define a frusto-conical surface in order to facilitate improved circulation of the liquid being mixed. In one embodiment, the outer edges of the vanes are tapered outward to form the frusto-conical surface. In an alternative embodiment, the inner and outer edges of the vanes are aligned with each other, and the vanes are tilted relative to a central axis to form the frusto-conical surface. Turbines extend between the vanes and shaft for rotating the mixing device. The turbines are arranged to avoid inhibiting entry of liquids through the top and bottom of the mixing device. Feet extend downward from the bottom edge of the mixing device to facilitate mixing of liquids on the bottom of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Cheng, Howard Soled
  • Patent number: 6971788
    Abstract: A mixing device includes vanes arranged so that the outer edges of the vanes define a frusto-conical surface in order to facilitate improved circulation of the liquid being mixed. Each vane is preferably curved, either lengthwise, widthwise, or both. In one embodiment, the outer edges of the vanes are tapered outward to form the frusto-conical surface. In an alternative embodiment, the inner and outer edges of the vanes are aligned with each other, and the vanes are tilted relative to a central axis to form the frusto-conical surface. The vanes may extend between upper and lower rims having the same or different diameters. Turbines extend between the vanes and shaft for rotating the mixing device. The turbines are arranged to avoid inhibiting entry of liquids through the top and bottom of the mixing device. Feet extend downward from the bottom edge of the mixing device to facilitate mixing of liquids on the bottom of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Site-b Company
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng, Howard Soled
  • Patent number: 4516360
    Abstract: A molded pole-type sandpapering tool (10) comprises a molded body member (12) having a flat backing surface (14) for the sandpaper (210) and a handle mounting surface (16) on the opposite side thereof which includes a two-piece resilient molded universal joint (18) to which a molded handle mount (22) is attached and two pairs of spaced apart pheripherally disposed molded contoured guide ramps (200a-200b, 200c-200d) adjacent opposite sides of the universal joint (18) and defining a pair of substantially orthogonally disposed slots (202a-202f) for the universally mounted handle (18) for enabling planar positioning thereof for applying optimum positive pressure to the abrasive surface. The contoured guide ramps comprise sloped contoured surfaces which positively guide the handle (20) on a contoured path between the orthogonal slots during universal movement of the handle (20) substantially in the plane of the abrasive surface (210) while maintaining optimum pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1985
    Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Howard Soled
  • Patent number: D516263
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng, Howard Soled
  • Patent number: D537591
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng, Howard Soled
  • Patent number: D364955
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Howard Soled
  • Patent number: D634600
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Howard Soled, Yuan Fang Cheng