Abstract: A material spreader for spreading large rock over a wet concrete or other surface utilizes a pair of hoppers which are driven back and forth on a bridge support spanning the surface. A gasoline engine mounts above the hoppers and furnishes power for a reversibly-controllable hydraulic hopper drive motor. The rock is dispensed by a rough-surfaced hydraulically motor driven cylinder with the discharge opening being controlled by a pair of spring-loaded gates which position themselves in response to the size rock being spread and the direction of travel of the spreader.

Abstract: A trowel blade assembly attaches to the drive arm of a concrete troweling machine by means of a mounting bar which is bolted to the drive arm. The mounting bar in turn is received by a U-shaped bracket which is bolted to the trowel blade and incorporates recesses formed so as to cover the threaded connections between the blade and the bracket to permit easy removal. A quick release fastener passes through mating holes formed in the bracket and the bar enabling rapid repositioning or replacement of the blade-bracket assembly when one or both of the working edges of the blade are worn.

Abstract: A material spreader for spreading a topping material over a wet concrete surface utilizes a pair of hoppers which are driven back and forth on a bridge support spanning the surface. A gasoline engine mounts above the hoppers and furnishes power for a reversibly controllable hydraulic hopper drive motor. The motor is part of a hydraulic system in which the hydraulic fluid is cooled by using both a hopper wall as well as the flowing material being spread as heat sinks.

Abstract: An improved apparatus, for cooling hydraulic fluid in a small horsepower internal combustion gasoline engine powered hydraulic drive system, mounts the blower and oil pump concentric of and so that they are driven by the engine drive shaft and includes a finned tube heat exchanger mounted between the blower and oil pump through which hot hydraulic fluid passes and is aided in cooling by air forced over the fins by the blower. An operator controlled relief valve is incorporated into the system.

Abstract: A lightweight portable concrete screed utilizes an elongated open frame supported on opposed forms and adapted to screed an entire width of concrete formed road and simultaneously form associated curbing on both sides of the road.

Abstract: A lightweight, portable, vibrating-type concrete screed utilizes an elongated, open frame structure, is adapted to being winched automatically to screed a concrete-formed road and simultaneously form and smooth associated curbing and guttering with improved vibrator and smoothing means.

Abstract: An improved concrete troweling blade rotor assembly of the type in which the blades rotate unidirectionally and do not tilt around the blade support axis is provided with means enabling the blade support arms to be independently adjusted with respect to an inner, transverse, horizontal axis passing through each support arm to compensate for machine wear.

Abstract: A lightweight and portable screen mounts a gasoline engine which drives a vibrating shaft and is adapted with handles for being used in "wet" or "mud" screeding without requiring forms as guide supports.

Abstract: An improved frame construction for a portable, vibrating-type concrete screed incorporates a specially designed hollow ridge tube extending along the apex of an elongated open frame of triangular cross section and providing means for adjusting relative angular positions of adjoining screed units and for passage of air when the screed is air operated.

Abstract: A vibrating concrete screed having a motor driven vibrating shaft in an elongated frame mounts at each end of a single or interconnected plural frames a detachable winching unit driven by the shaft through a fluid motor. The screed may be winched automatically, at varying angles, at different speeds at each end and with the winching units performing a screeding function.

Abstract: A motor powered rotary trowel employs a plurality of radially arranged trowel blades which can be adjustably tilted on their support arms in either direction and are mounted on a drive shaft which can be driven in either direction thereby enabling the weight of the trowel to be selectively supported on the edges on one side or the other of the trowel blades. In an alternative embodiment, selected parts of the trowel are arranged to fold to facilitate transport.

Abstract: A vibrating concrete screed utilizes a plurality of air-driven vibrators which are mounted on an elongated frame in a manner designed to achieve a unique vibration pattern throughout the length of the frame. An air-driven winch on the screed enables the screed to be winched automatically and at a controlled speed while the screed is being vibrated.

Abstract: A vibrating concrete screed having a motor driven vibrating shaft in an elongated frame mounts at each end of a single or interconnected plural frames a detachable winching unit driven by the shaft through a fluid motor. The screed may be winched automatically, at varying angles, at different speeds at each end and with the winching units performing a screeding function.

Abstract: A lightweight and portable vibrating screed is made up of a base frame unit which mounts a variable speed drive engine and to which other pivotal sub-frame units may be attached for extending the length of the screed. A shaft is supported with a substantial amount of play between the shaft and its support bearings for rotation between a trailing pair of screed blades to which vibration is imparted throughout the length of the screed as the shaft is driven by the engine. The engine vibration is also imparted in a manner to cause the screed to creep forward which reduces the force required to advance the screed over the concrete. A third leading blade to which relatively minimal vibration is imparted acts to level the concrete, substantially reduces manual puddling and improves the screeding accomplished by the trailing pair of blades.

Abstract: A screed bar support stake and method are uniquely adapted to concrete screeding operations utilizing a vibratory-type screed. The stake is formed with means which allow it to be located after the concrete has been poured and is also adapted with means enabling the stake to be removed for reuse before the concrete hardens thus saving the cost of the stake. A mating drive member facilitates easy placement of the stake.

Abstract: A tool for lifting concrete reinforcement wire mesh comprises a lever and support structure enabling the pivot point to be adjusted vertically as well as along the length of the lever.

Abstract: A lightweight and portable vibrating screed is provided with an elongate open structure frame which may be made up of a plurality of interconnected frame units. A shaft is supported for rotation in spaced bearings along the frame and extends outwardly beyond the bearings at each end of the frame. Variable speed drive means is provided for rotating the shaft at a sufficient speed to cause deflection of the portions of the shaft between the bearings and the portions of the shaft extending outwardly beyond the bearings to impart uniform vibrations throughout the length of the screed.