Patents Assigned to Allway Tools Inc.
  • Publication number: 20250012099
    Abstract: A handheld tool that includes a plurality of mechanisms attached thereto. The mechanisms are configured to secure and/or store an application tool when not in use. Such a feature allows for both convenient storage as well as quick and easy access to the application tool as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Applicant: Allway Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuan Fang Cheng, Alexander Day
  • Patent number: 11536037
    Abstract: A versatile compound tool for forming wall board compounds comprises a handle assembly having a handle along a first end and an extension along the second end. The extension along the second end of the handle assembly further includes a connection feature for selectively securing a first implement thereto, the first implement configured for performing a first function of forming wall board compounds. The versatile compound tool further comprises one or more subsequent implements selectively securable to the second end of the handle assembly for performing second and additional functions of forming wall board compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Allway Tools Inc
    Inventor: Yuan Fang Cheng
  • Publication number: 20220389724
    Abstract: A versatile compound tool comprises a handle assembly having a first end and a second end. The handle assembly includes a handle along the first end and an extension extending from the handle along the second end including a first connection feature. The versatile compound tool includes a first implement having a first end and a second end. The first implement comprises a second connection feature along the first end and is configured for a first function along the second end. The versatile compound tool further comprises a retainer. The first implement is removably securable to the handle assembly by the retainer when the first connection feature is engaged to the second connection feature so that the first implement is selectively removable for assembly of a second implement. The second implement comprises a first end and a second end and is configured for a second function along the second end. The second implement includes a second connection feature along the first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: Allway Tools Inc.
    Inventor: Yuan Fang Cheng
  • Patent number: 10124624
    Abstract: A paint container that includes a bracket that is rotatably fixed to the container and is configured to allow an object (e.g., paint brush) to be releasably fixed thereto. The bracket can include a first bracket member and a second bracket member that extends at an angle from the first bracket member. The bracket is fixed to the container such that the bracket is rotatable to at least partially extending within the interior of the container and to fully extend above the container. At least one magnet can fixed to the bracket to secure the object thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
  • Publication number: 20180229380
    Abstract: A safety knife for cutting an object that prevents contact with and/or damage to contents housed within a container. The knife includes a head, a cutting blade mounted thereto, a first wing member fixed to and extending from a first side of the blade, a second wing member fixed to and extending from a second side of the blade and at least one nib extending externally from at least one of the wing members or from another portion of the knife.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicant: Allway Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald Gringer
  • Patent number: 9027798
    Abstract: A pouring adaptor assembly compatible with multiple bucket lid types includes a pouring tube and a threaded adaptor. The pouring tube includes an opening and an angled proximate end for steadily pouring a liquid. The threaded adaptor includes an inner thread and an outer thread, the two threads for connecting to bucket lid openings of varying widths. The pouring tube includes a tapered lower ridge for snap connecting to a bucket lid having a non-threaded opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
  • Patent number: 8938883
    Abstract: A folding knife for applying a cutting action includes a blade assembly having a guard configured to cover the cutting edge of the blade when the knife is not in use. The guard is maintained in a normally blade covered position by a resilient member. The blade guard has a guard actuator for providing at least one motion for a user to move the blade guard from the normally blade covered position to an un-guarded or cutting position. The knife further includes an actuator for unlocking the blade assembly from the closed position to a locked open position. Upon depression of the actuator, the blade assembly will automatically open to a locked open position from a locked closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
  • Patent number: 8579114
    Abstract: There is provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention an improved packaging device comprising a plastic casing having a depressed compartment, a plurality of wings extending from the plastic casing and a connector to secure the wings of the plastic casing around the product. Preferably, the improved packaging device also includes a folding hanger that extends from the proximate end of the plastic casing, and is used to display the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
  • Patent number: 8375588
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a safety carton cutter comprises a first frame member pivotably connected to a second frame member to form a housing. Inside the housing mounted on the first frame member is a blade receptacle having a latch, a blade carrier, a biasing member and a follower. The follower is adapted to communicate with a cam profile located on a cam in the first frame member. The configuration of the follower and cam profile provides an extending and retracting mechanism that keeps the blade in a constant exposed position before and during the cutting process, and then allows the blade to retract immediately after the cutting process is complete.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald Gringer
  • 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
  • Patent number: D660675
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
  • Patent number: D682065
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
  • Patent number: D690068
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
  • Patent number: D693979
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
  • Patent number: D701741
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
  • Patent number: D714633
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
  • Patent number: D791423
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
  • Patent number: D922169
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Allway Tools Inc
    Inventor: Yuan Fang Cheng
  • Patent number: D925327
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Allway Tools Inc
    Inventor: Yuan Fang Cheng
  • Patent number: D936419
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Allway Tools Inc
    Inventor: Yuan Fang Cheng