Patents by Inventor Wallis W. Smith

Wallis W. Smith 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: 4653957
    Abstract: A pneumatically energized hand-held vibrating cement float. A rectangular base plate is provided for contacting the surface of wet cement. Centrally disposed intermediate the ends of the base plate is a rotary ball vibrator, extending from which is a handle terminating in a pneumatic coupling. Fluid communication is provided internally of the handle between the coupling and the vibrator. Upon introducing pressurized air to the coupling, the base plate, which is in contact with the cement, vibrates in an amount sufficient to work suspended gravel and the like downward and to provide a finished surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1987
    Inventors: Wallis W. Smith, William E. Fairbanks