Patents Assigned to Allway Tools Inc.
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Patent number: 9108300Abstract: A sanding device for use with sandpaper sheets comprises a base connected to two lateral extensions by flexible connectors. The base further includes a plurality of spikes pointed towards the extensions and positioned inside slots in the extensions when the device is in a closed position. In order to load and unload sandpaper sheets, a lateral extension may be lifted against a tension force from the flexible connector. The stress on the flexible connector is limited by the contact of two edges which are positioned to prevent the flexible connector from undergoing stress beyond a specified level.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2013Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: ALLWAY TOOLS, INC.Inventors: Donald Gringer, Anthony Sgroi
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Patent number: 9102068Abstract: There is provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention a multifunction safety knife having two cutting positions. The knife includes a head having a protected lower opening and a frontal opening. A bottom cutting edge of a blade is exposed by the protected lower opening and a front cutting edge of the blade is selectively exposed by the frontal opening. The head further includes a pointed hook for puncturing film prior to cutting a length of it.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: ALLWAY TOOLS, INC.Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
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Patent number: 9027798Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
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Patent number: 8938883Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 11, 2011Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
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Publication number: 20140263466Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: ALLWAY TOOLS, INC.Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
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Publication number: 20140075762Abstract: There is provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention a multifunction safety knife having two cutting positions. The knife includes a head having a protected lower opening and a frontal opening. A bottom cutting edge of a blade is exposed by the protected lower opening and a front cutting edge of the blade is selectively exposed by the frontal opening. The head further includes a pointed hook for puncturing film prior to cutting a length of it.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: ALLWAY TOOLS, INC.Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
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Publication number: 20130324019Abstract: A sanding device for use with sandpaper sheets comprises a base connected to two lateral extensions by flexible connectors. The base further includes a plurality of spikes pointed towards the extensions and positioned inside slots in the extensions when the device is in a closed position. In order to load and unload sandpaper sheets, a lateral extension may be lifted against a tension force from the flexible connector. The stress on the flexible connector is limited by the contact of two edges which are positioned to prevent the flexible connector from undergoing stress beyond a specified level.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: ALLWAY TOOLS, INC.Inventors: Donald Gringer, Anthony Sgroi
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Patent number: 8579114Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 11, 2010Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
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Patent number: 8375588Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 27, 2009Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.Inventor: Donald Gringer
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Patent number: 8307490Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 24, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.Inventors: Donald Gringer, Howard Soled, Yuan Fang Cheng
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Patent number: 8104426Abstract: A paint shield for preventing the misapplication of coating material comprises a shielding member having a leading edge and a base member, an extension handle for enabling a user to hold the leading edge of the paint shielding member against a surface, a pivot member connected to the base member for angularly positioning the shielding member, and a storage location positioned in said base member for storing the pivot member and the extension handle when the pivot member is selectively removed from the base member. The pivot member preferably includes two walls having at least one frictional pad disposed on an inner surface of each wall for frictionally engaging the base member and allowing a user to angularly pivot the shielding member without loosening the pivot member.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.Inventor: Donald Gringer
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Patent number: 8087554Abstract: 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 handle is connected to the wall with a hinge that enables the handle to pivot away from the container to allow the sealing member to be appropriately positioned while the container rests flat on a surface. After the sealing member is in place, the handle is then pivoted back in position to securely hold the container. 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.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2007Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
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Patent number: D660675Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2011Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
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Patent number: D682065Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2012Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
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Patent number: D690068Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
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Patent number: D693979Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
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Patent number: D701741Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
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Patent number: D714633Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2013Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
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Patent number: D736599Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2014Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: ALLWAY TOOLS, INC.Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
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Patent number: D744186Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: ALLWAY TOOLS, INC.Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng