Abstract: A coating material application method is for forming a film while guides disposed at both ends of the tip of a nozzle in the direction of application width and protruding to a substrate are contacted with the substrate, and while the gap between at least the outlet-side edge at the tip of the nozzle and the surface of the substrate is maintained constant.

Abstract: A glue guide, for creating a bead of glue upon a workpiece having a pair of substantially parallel longitudinal edges and a work surface between the longitudinal edges and perpendicular thereto. The glue guide comprises a cross member, and a pair of straight edges extending perpendicular to the cross member. A holster is situated on the cross member, centered between the straight edges. The holster is tubular, shaped to accept a glue dispensing nozzle from a glue container. Once the glue dispensing nozzle is inserted into the holster, the straight edges engage the longitudinal edges of the workpiece, and guide the glue dispensing nozzle along the work surface, substantially parallel to the longitudinal edges. Thus, the glue dispensing nozzle can create a straight, uniform bead of glue that extends along the work surface and is centered between the longitudinal edges.

Abstract: A hand held marking device including two independent fluid reservoirs for holding liquids to be applied. The two independent refillable liquid reservoirs are in a back to back relationship with respect to one another.

Abstract: A coating device has a coating head for applying a coating strip of a flowable coating material on a workpiece surface and having an application nozzle and a suction nozzle located near one another, a holder, a movement unit through which the coating head is supported on the holder to be moveable in at least one direction, at least one sensor unit which sensors a position of the workpiece and adjusts the coating head, the movement unit for moving the coating head being oriented so that it presses the coating head at least in one direction against the workpiece, the sensor unit being formed as a mechanical contact sensor bringable in an engagement with the workpiece and fixedly connected with the coating head to have a limited movement.

Abstract: A glue applicator for the installation of laminate flooring on subfloors has three laterally spaced nozzles for applying separate beads of glue onto the back of a plank of laminate flooring. Two nozzles are spaced for applying separate beads of glue along the lateral edges of a plank, the third nozzle is spaced for applying beads of glue through the center of the plank. Flanges on the sides of the glue applicator position the beads of glue on the back of a plank of laminate flooring and standoff flanges hold the nozzles above the back of the plank a sufficient distance for assuring that the glue applicator of this invention does not smear the beads.

Abstract: An applicator for drywall mastic can alternatively cover flat drywall joints, outside corner drywall joints, or simultaneously both outside corners on a stub drywall, all with little or no manual adjustment of the applicator. A spring biased lever is pivotally mounted on each side of the applicator. Normally, the bias extends a projection on the lever which rides over the edge of the outside corner in order to guide and direct the applicator as it moves along a corner wall. A circumferential flange on a wheel cooperates with the projection to give greater stability. If the applicator is pressed against a flat wall, the projection is pushed back against the bias of the spring so that the projection has no effect.

Abstract: A mortar applicator for dispensing mortar for masonry constructions, the mortar applicator including a manifold having a branched passage coupling an inlet aperture to a first and second outlet apertures. A first and second applicator tube are pivotally carried by the manifold in fluid communication with the first and second outlet apertures to dispense mortar on masonry construction in variable widths.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for filling holes and other flaws in substantially planar surfaces such as walls and floors of structural buildings. The invention includes an independent template having a bore therethrough. An alternative embodiment comprises a filler material receiving tray, a bottom portion of which is a template with a bore therethrough and constructed integrally therewith. A tapered and funnel shaped rim is provided to an exterior of the bore for insertion into the hole to be filled. Additionally, an extension tube may be provided for conveying the filler material to holes and recesses below a planar surface. It is contemplated that a mixing and storage section may be constructed integrally therewith for the filler material prior to distribution through the bore.

Abstract: A marker pen having a clear plastic disk at one end and a clear plastic hemispheric shaped member at the other end, proximate the nib whereby a small child can write or draw in a normal fashion, see through the plastic the results of his endeavors but is unable to place either end of the marker into the mouth. A cover is provided for storage and the ink is a non toxic water color.

Abstract: Injection heads for a railroad tie treating apparatus by which a flowable treating material can be injected through unused or unoccupied spike holes in railroad rail tie plates which anchor the bottom flange of a railroad rail to the wooden ties. Each of the injection heads include a structure enabling the injection head to be sealingly engaged with tie plate in order to prevent leakage of the treating material between the injection head and tie plate with several embodiments of the invention being disclosed to assure efficient discharge of the flowable treating material between the bottom surface of the tie plates and the adjacent surface areas of the wooden ties.

Abstract: A liquid applicator with reservoir within a housing with a slot through which the material, or in this embodiment, the envelope flap, is drawn to activate the previously applied adhesive thereon.

Abstract: A striper wheel (6) has a standard flat washer shaped, absorbent member (2). Absorbent member (2) is securely fastened by any means between two rigid supports (4, 4A). Also of a flat washer shape. Absorbent member (2) has a slightly larger circumference than support members (4, 4A).

Abstract: The hand tool for applying free-flowing pasty materials includes a container with a displaceable base and a nozzle, a piston engagable with the displaceable base to force the free-flowing pasty material from the container, and a guide device for supporting and for guiding the hand tool on the base.

Abstract: The invention provides a device for applying a fluid medium onto the surface of an article. It comprises a tightly sealed, preferably metallic storage container and a fluid application assembly including a sleeve member and an application member which latter is laterally covered by the sleeve member when the device is in its inoperative position. Upon executing a relative movement between sleeve member and storage container, a locking member is destroyed, a seal of the container is broken and the application member is exposed such that the device is ready to use. It is particularly suitable for storing and applying small amounts of moisture-sensitive liquids, e.g. primers for adhesive joints.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a sealant to the ribbed gasket of an electrochemical cell is covered. The applicator controls the flow of sealant through an orifice in the applicator head and advantageously controls the amount of sealant near to center of the gasket.

Abstract: A tool for applying mastic (mud) to drywalls during the installation thereof. The tool has a quick opening feature for cleaning or manually filling a cavity with mastic. The tool is pivotally connected on the end of a handle with a controlled friction. A double-edged blade shapes the mastic as it is applied to the wall. The blade may be reversed when one edge becomes nicked or otherwise unusable.

Abstract: A system for applying a uniform band of liquid primer material to the marginal edge surfaces of glazing units upon which a plastic frame or gasket member is to be molded in place. A family of interchangeable applicator tips is provided for use with a dispensing device adapted to provide an on-demand supply of primer material to the tip in use. The different applicator tips of the family have configurations particularly adapted to applying bands of primer material along selected peripheral margins of a sheet member. Each is of a composite construction including a relatively rigid base member covered by a soft absorbent body for contacting and transferring to the sheet surface the layer of primer material. The tips are readily attachable to and removable from the primer material dispensing device.

Abstract: A mortar course tool has a tray with a sliding plate which slides under a rectangular open frame surrounding the plate to close a mortar wafer dropping gap formed by the frame while the mortar is being carried to a brick wall; the sliding plate slides away from the frame to open the gap dropping a wafer of mortar of brick top area and mortar course thickness. Runners behind and connected to the frame telescope into sleeves behind and connected to the plate in an arrangement clear of mortar to enable frame and plate to be moved towards and away from each other by means of a cross bar pull handle on each.

Abstract: A hopper dispenses cement or mortar into the space between side by side paving bricks. The hopper is a self supporting container. The container has opposing container sides converging downwardly to an elongated opening. This elongated opening extends for most of the length of the container. The opening has just below it a spaced pair of thin parallel guides for guiding the cement or mortar into the space between the paving bricks.

Abstract: A pinstripe painting guide is fabricated by attaching a magnetic flexible guide rail to a hollow flexible support member by mating a channel to a T-shaped male mating member. This assembly is then attached to a surface to be painted and adjusted to provide an appropriate contour. The ends of the hollow support member are then plugged and the hollow support member is then flooded with a hardenable liquid such as fiberglass resin. When the liquid cures, the resulting tool is rigid and can be used for repeated application of similar pinstripes to the same type of surface. This process, for example, can be used to produce such a guide assembly for a particular model of automobile.

Abstract: An apparatus wherein an elongate support rod includes an extension leg to underlie and secure a pressurized spray can thereon. A mounting tube receives the spray can nozzle therewithin, wherein a spaced second support rod arranged parallel to and overlying the first support rod mounts an actuator plate therewithin, whereupon pivotment of the actuator plate effects a spray from the spray can nozzle to an underlying log member, wherein a measuring tube is orthogonally arranged relative to and adjacent a lower terminal end of the mounting tube and telescopingly mounts measuring tube extension thereon, wherein the measuring tube extension includes a plate member orthogonally directed relative to and extending below the measuring tube extension to provide an abutment for a forward terminal end of the log member.

Abstract: An adhesive applicator is provided for applying liquid adhesive to the edge of thin, stiff material such as abutting edges of carpet. The adhesive applicator includes a liquid adhesive reservoir to which is attached an applicator cap having a vertical and horizontal guide surface, and an adhesive orifice located on the vertical surface at a predetermined height above the horizontal surface to deliver liquid adhesive at a predetermined distance above the horizontal surface. In use, the applicator is inverted, the material having an edge on which adhesive is to be applied is aligned so that the bottom of the material rests on the horizontal guide surface and the edge abuts the vertical guide surface, and the applicator cap is moved along the edge maintaining this alignment. The applicator cap can also include a captive closure cap for closing and opening the orifice as desired.

Abstract: A coating dispensing cartridge and spout therefor, includes a device defining a guide surface co-planar with the exit end of the spout orifice, to enable the user to press the guide surface flat against the surface to be coated and to maintain it thereagainst, as the cartridge is moved therealong.

Abstract: A tool for applying liquids has a nozzle portion which is provided with a spatulate section having a discharge orifice in the side thereof from which the liquid emerges. The spatulate section is mounted on a tool body which is freely rotatable, so that the liquid may be applied to the surface of a tubular object in a convenient manner.

Abstract: This invention discloses an adjustable apparatus for spreading mortar onto bricks or blocks. The apparatus utilizes augers and is readily adjusted to extrude beads of mortar onto the proper portions of bricks/blocks having different widths. A trowel member is provided on the extrusion ports to smooth the beads of mortar. The apparatus includes a lid member that contains water for wetting the mortar. The weight of the lid member containing water also helps urge the mortar out of the hopper through the extrusion ports. Mortar gate plate members to regulate flow of mortar through the extrusion ports are also provided.

Abstract: The invention is a caulking gun nozzle attachment for consistently applying sealant at a roofing material overlap. The attachment includes a female end for matingly engaging a caulking gun nozzle; an applicator end in communication therewith; the applicator end having a coat-hanger shaped opening defined by a convex upper surface, and a lower surface which are joined at a first edge in a spaced-apart second edge; and a vertical solid guide intermediate the first and the second edge for tracking the overlap whereby a sealant is applied at the overlap uniformly an equal distance therefrom.

Abstract: A method and device are divulged for over-molding ski soles. As claimed in the invention, a thermoplastic filling material is continuously fed in solid form into a heating and spreader shoe, the material being progressively softened in the shoe and fed in liquid form under the shoe to be successively distributed, crushed, spread over the ski sole, then driven under pressure by a transverse scraper fast with the spreader shoe. The scraper is a steel bar with rectangular section whose lower edge projects slightly below the lower surface of the spreader shoe. The projection of the lower edge, the slant of its front face, the speed of movement and the bearing force are chosen appropriately.

Abstract: Hand-held chemical applicators are provided for applying chemicals such as herbicide to selected plants while surrounding plants are shielded from accidental contact. The chemical is forcefully applied by gripping or pressing a selected portion of the plant against an applicator pad containing the chemical. The amount of applied chemical is controlled by variation of the pressure or area of contact between the plant and the pad. Preferably a porous applicator pad is mounted between the distal portions of a pair of elongated tongs so as to define a shielded application zone. A supply of liquid is stored in a small bottle attached to the tongs. One of the tongs is hollow and contains the applicator pad and a channel for the liquid to flow from the bottle to the pad. The second tong is in the form of a resilient strip which the operator can press toward the hollow tong when maneuvering among plants and when grasping a portion of an undesired plant.

Abstract: A caulking gun or the like for the dispensing of construction materials such as caulk, glue, sealant, etc. is provided with a guide at its front end to enable the user more easily and readily to follow an object such as a construction member, groove and other line to which the material is applied. The guide is especially useful in guns having elongated rear-end extensions that enable operation of the gun by a standing rather than a kneeling workman. The guide in one form is configured to facilitate its following a construction member such as a joist, stud, etc. The guide is also adjustable with reference to the dispensing nozzle of the gun.

Abstract: A drywall finishing tool for applying plaster to a wall surface including a guide assembly useful for guiding the tool when applying a plaster substance to a surface adjacent to an outside corner having a corner edge defined by angularly related wall surface, or alternatively for applying plaster to a surface between spaced wall corner edges such as the outside corner edges around an opening between adjacent rooms, the guide assembly having a portion blocking an end of an outlet opening in the tool and including a guide portion extending outwardly therefrom for making sliding contact with the outside corner edge of the wall surface to control and guide movement of the tool when applying plaster to the wall surface adjacent thereto.

Abstract: A coating dispensing cartridge and spout therefor, includes a device defining a guide surface co-planar with the exit end of the spout orifice, to enable the user to press the guide surface flat against the surface to be coated and to maintain it thereagainst, as the cartridge is moved therealong.

Abstract: An epoxy applicator having a housing for receiving epoxy material to be spread against a floor wall interface, said housing having a bottom open end and a partially open back end; supports on the housing for supporting the housing on the floor and against the wall; and handles on the housing such that the housing may be moved along the floor and against the wall such that epoxy material is applied to the floor and the wall through the open bottom end and the partially open back end forming an L-shaped layer of epoxy material on the floor and against the wall.

Abstract: This invention provides a plastic disposable nozzle tube for a dispensing cartridge, itself disposable, so that the cartridge and nozzle tube can be disposed of after use. The cartridge contains crease setting composition which is dispensed through the nozzle tube and into a crease in a garment which is to be permanently set by the composition. The nozzle tube is pushed into a transverse bore in the cartridge and comprises a tube portion received in the bore and a shoe portion which is push fitted onto one end of the tube portion in a unique position of alignment and is connected thereto. The other end of the tube portion is closed by a plug pushed into the tube portion and connected thereto. Also provided is a nib portion having a rearwardly extending fin having a portion which engages a guide plate attached to the cartridge.

Abstract: An applicator 10 for crease setting composition comprises an applicator body 12 having at one end thereof a nozzle 14 for applying a crease setting composition to a crease line and at the other end thereof an inlet 26 for compressed air for forcing the composition out of the nozzle 14. Guidance projections 18, 42 are mounted beneath the body so as to guide the applicator nozzle 14 and cause it to deliver composition accurately into the crease. Guidance projections 18, 42 is operatively connected to a valve 2 in the compressed air circuit such that when the guidance projections 18, 42 contacts the garment to be treated pressure is applied to the composition and when the guidance projections are removed from the garment to be creased pressure is removed from the composition.

Abstract: Marking of edges and sides adjacent edges by a fibrous, porous member having a transverse slit. A barrel houses one or more fibrous, porous members which serve as reservoirs for a marking fluid. Openings in the barrel permit the passage of a sheet between the slits.

Abstract: A machine printer for marking a machine readable code on envelopes and the like allows house holders and small businesses to print the postal precode on envelopes so they can be read by a machine reader rather than a keypunch operator. The printer has an adjustable jig to hold one end of an envelope, the jig has two portions which join together in sliding relationship for different sized envelopes. Each portion has a corner slot to position an envelope, and at least one of the portions has a stencil or other marking means for producing a mark on an envelope, the stencil or other marking means located a fixed distance from one corner of the envelope.

Abstract: A paint applicator device for precision paintwork, comprising a platform (1) which bears a controllable case (17) clenching a brush implement (8), such that the protruding end of the brush can be pressed along the platform edge (2) in an adjustable way.

Abstract: A liquid applicator and scraper for applying a protective thin film of hardenable wax to glass during painting so that the surrounding area can be painted and the protective coating subsequently removed has a liquid container with a valve assembly for discharging the liquid to a sponge upon the application of pressure to the sponge, a blade unit which fits over the portion of the liquid container on which the sponge is mounted, the blade unit having a scraper blade affixed therein for removing the protective coating of wax after painting, and a cap for covering the portion of the blade unit in which the blade is affixed. The cap, the blade unit, and the liquid container, when assembled, form a single applicator and scraper unit with all components contained in one assembly.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing applicator for crease setting compositions comprises a support 16, a reservoir 12 slidably mounted on the support 16, an applicator nozzle 14 connected to the reservoir 12 to deliver fluid therefrom, and a bearing element 40 movable relative to the support 16 between retracted and advanced positions capable of effecting slidable movement of the reservoir respectively towards and away from the support 16 when so moved. A rotatable member 18 is mounted on the support and is geared to a piston arrangement 32, 34 for urging fluid from the reservoir 12 through the nozzle 14. The nozzle 14, bearing element 40 and the periphery of the rotatable member 18 are aligned on the same side of the applicator. When the applicator is not in use a combination of the pressure within the reservoir 12 and gravity cause the bearing element to move the reservoir into the retracted position thereby relieving the pressure in the reservoir and preventing oozing of crease setting composition from the nozzle 14.

Abstract: A protective shield for a felt tip pen is provided for spacing the ink-laden felt nib of the pen from a ruling edge to prevent ink from contacting or bleeding under the ruling edge. The protective shield includes a relatively thin plate substantially overlying one side of the felt nib and including a relatively short wing projecting at least slightly beyond one longitudinal margin of the overlaid side. In use, the plate engages the ruling edge with its outboard face to space the felt nib therefrom when the felt nib is moved over a writing surface in a direction generally parallel with the plate. Alternatively, when the felt nib is moved over a writing surface in a direction generally perpendicular to the plate, the free marginal edge of the wing engages the ruling edge to maintain the nib in spaced relation therewith.

Abstract: A fay surface sealing tool for applying sealant between wing skin and spar chord joints prior to fastener installation. The fay surface sealing tool includes a plurality of plurality of spaced apartures for dispensing the sealant in bead form between each row of fastener holes and on each edge margin subsequent to joint opening.

Abstract: A hand held honeycomb edge potter utilizing air pressure and piston means for the expulsion of the potting compound, the honeycomb edge potter further incorporating a wire element which functions to shave or dress the material to the desired configuration.

Abstract: A fay surface sealing tool for applying sealant between wing skin and spar chord joints prior to fastener installation. The fay surface sealing tool includes a plurality of plurality of spaced apertures for dispensing the sealant in bead form between each row of fastener holes and on each edge margin subsequent to joint opening.

Abstract: An applicator for introducing and spreading building material in a controlled manner to a building surface. The device includes a housing adapted to contain a predetermined amount of building material therein. Guides are on the housing adapted to engage with the building surface and direct the applicator into desired alignment with the building surface and to direct the applicator along a predetermined path when the applicator is associated with the building surface and moved there along. A metering structure communicates with the interior of the housing and with at least one opening to the exterior thereof to direct a predetermined pattern of building material from the interior of the housing through the opening and onto the building surface. The applicator is particularly useful in applying and spreading mortar to bind an arrangement of rows of concrete blocks.

Abstract: A portable ski wax applicator includes a container having heat-conductive walls defining a wax receiving well and a removable cover rendering the container substantially splash-proof in normal use, the walls including a flat bottom wall and end wall extending obliquely from the bottom wall and having an orifice extending therethrough, a valve element extending through the orifice and projecting outwardly from the end wall, a spring resiliently urging the valve element outwardly to close the orifice, an electrical heating element for heating the walls and liquifying wax in the well, and a handle which is grasped for moving the applicator along a ski surface with the end wall generally parallel to the surface while pressing the outer end of the valve element against the surface to deposit liquid wax thereon, and then for moving the applicator along the surface with the bottom wall adjacent to and generally parallel to the surface for spreading the deposited wax on the surface.

Abstract: A device for flushing, sweeping and scooping debris, snow and ice from roof gutters avoiding the need for climbing on ladders and roofs which in its preferred embodiment includes a means for seeing into said gutters from the ground.

Abstract: A rotary brush for applying paint to surfaces comprises a housing, a rotatable hollow cylindrical body which bears on the cylindrical surface a plurality of brush units, motor means, passage means for supplying paint from a supply channel to the bristles of the brush units, and a number of stationary guide rings mounted rigidly in the housing and guidingly surrounding the rotatable cylindrical body. The guide rings are disposed in zones transverse to the axis of the cylindrical body and distributed over the length of the same. Each ring bears a slidable bearing means adapted for bearing, for instance with a loose wheel at its free end, against the surface to be painted, thus relieving pressure of the bristles on the surface to be painted.

Abstract: An attachment for applicators used to apply liquid adhesive to a seam between adjacent edges of floor covering. The attachment comprises a support plate having a generally rectangular main body portion, an integral collar extending upwardly from the top edge thereof, and a pair or cylindrical rollers each rotatably mounted between pairs of projections which extend downwardly from the bottom of the main body portion. The collar of the attachment is adapted to be adjustably mounted on the cylindrical nozzle of a seam sealer dispensing head and held in place thereon by appropriate fastening means. In use, the attachment provides sidewise stabilization for the applicator and a means for setting and maintaining the desired angle thereof relative to the surface of the floor covering as it is moved along the seam therein.

Abstract: A character applying device which is controlled by a separate signal processor can be manually moved across a writing surface while the characters are being applied. A single-tipped marking instrument is moved with a prescribed motion parallel to the surface as the device is moved across the surface to create a relatively dense array of line patterns. Simultaneously, received control signals cause the tip to move in and out of contact with the surface for, in effect, masking the array to produce characters represented by those signals.

Abstract: An improved calligraphic alphabet lettering system particularly designed to reproduce Old English characters. The lettering system consists of (a) an Old English lettering template, (b) a hand manipulable and finger contoured scriber, and (c) a rectangularly shaped chisel point pen nib. Use of this lettering system provides for variations in the thickness of the Old English characters produced.