Corner Type Patents (Class 15/235.7)
  • Patent number: 11391051
    Abstract: A simple, hand-held tool for applying drywall compound or other spackle type cement or adhesive substance into a tight space through the entire length and height of the space, such as in a corner next to molding or other obstruction. The device as described may be fashioned in various widths at its applicator end to accommodate various widths of such spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Inventor: James Stathis
  • Patent number: 11161142
    Abstract: A compound delivery applicator comprising a substantially conical portion comprising a first end configured to couple to a compound receptacle and an applicator blade coupled to the substantially conical portion. The applicator blade comprises a first portion extending outwardly along a longitudinal axis of and from a second end of the substantially conical portion, the first portion comprising a first side edge and a second side edge each forming an acute angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the substantially conical portion and a scraper coupled to the first portion distal the substantially conical portion. The compound delivery applicator further comprises a compound delivery channel extending internally through at least a portion of the substantially conical portion, the compound delivery channel further extending through the scraper of the applicator blade and configured to pass a compound therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Inventor: Lisa Marie Evans
  • Patent number: 10731361
    Abstract: A method of biasing a drywall corner flusher and a drywall corner flusher biased in accordance with the method. The method involves moulding a ā€œVā€ shaped corner flusher body from a resilient material. The corner flusher body having a pair of blades each having a common edge and a remote edge, with the pair of blades being connected along the common edge. The corner flusher body is moulded with an integrally moulded undulating rib extending from the remote edge of one blade of the pair of blades to the remote edge of another blade of the pair of blades biasing the remote edge of each of the pair of blades outwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: CAN-AM TOOL CORP.
    Inventor: James W Rogers
  • Patent number: 10710112
    Abstract: A caulking finger includes a handle and a finger portion. The handle has a finger engagement tab at one end, while the finger portion has a tab engagement recess configured to receive the finger engagement tab of the handle. The finger portion is elastic and curved to provide a curved and pliable surface for pressing caulk into a seam or joint to a desired finish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: FWMM Products, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Todd Stephenson
  • Patent number: 10161144
    Abstract: A variable angle corner flusher tool includes a pair of blades pivotally connected along one edge. An activator assembly is provided to facilitate angular adjustment of the blades. The activator assembly includes an activator screw and a slider bracket that moves axially along the activator screw. A pair of linkage arms are provided, with each linkage arm having a first end attached to the slider bracket and a second end attached to one the pair of blades. The linkage arms results in an axial position of the slider bracket along the activator screw determining the angular positioning of the blades. A ratchet plate is pivotally mounted to the slider bracket. The ratchet plate is selectively pivoted between an engaged position engaged with the activator screw and a disengaged position disengaged from activator screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: CanAm Tool Corp.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Dombrowski, Lucien Dnestrianschii, Micah Warkentin
  • Patent number: 10058887
    Abstract: The present invention consists in a nozzle for the efficient injection of viscous fluids into holes, cracks or groves through a mechanism preventing the draining outwardly of the volume to fill, which is obtained by incorporating to the injector's tip a screen with a central boring adjusted to the injector tip's surface, preferably of a semi-spherical form and of ferrous material, where said screen shows some freedom of movement levels with respect to the injector, thanks to screen's central boring being surrounded of magnets and having a semi-spherical profile that supplements the injector's tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: SIC S.P.A.
    Inventor: Antonio Alvarez Bonilla
  • Patent number: 9637935
    Abstract: A scraping device includes a first grip with a first scraping member connected thereto. A connection member is connected to the first scraping member. A second grip is pivotably connected to the first grip and has a second scraping member connected thereto. A spreading plate has multiple rounded corners, and a fixing hole is defined in the spreading plate. The connection member is connected to the fixing hole to connect the spreading plate to the first scraping member. A third scraping member is connected to the pivotal position between the first and second grips. The scraping device has multiple functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Inventor: Shou-Hung Chen
  • Patent number: 8707501
    Abstract: A tool for pointing or filling joints formed between bullnose paving stones or pavers and method thereof are provided. The tool includes an arcuate, resilient body having an inner, concave-shaped surface and an outer, convex-shaped surface, the arcuate, resilient body configured to conform to a convex-shaped rounded portion of each of the at least two adjacent bullnose coping pavers; and a handle coupled to the outer, convex-shaped surface for manipulating the body. The opening of the arcuate, resilient body has an angle of about 45 degrees to about 90 degrees. The resilient body deforms to conform to a variety of sizes of bullnose paving stones or pavers when positioned thereon and returns to its original shape when removed. The tool may further include a finishing member for smoothing a material disposed in the joint formed between the bullnose paving stones or pavers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventors: Noel F. O'Rourke, Juliann Murphy-O'Rourke
  • Patent number: 8628318
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to construction tools. The present invention includes tools used for applying mastic or mud to a work surface, for example, a corner finishing tool that may have a quick engage/disengage ball and socket feature that automatically stays open and automatically closes and locks. Various embodiments may include a universal and interchangeable working/running blade and cooperating frame design. The frame design may be partially held in place with a face or top plate. Various embodiments may include a multiple tension spring design with one or more adjustment arm(s) for varying the tension on the frame(s) and blade(s). Various embodiments may include flat internal walls to accommodate the one or more adjustment arm(s). Various embodiments may also include a input port cone with ball for attachment to, for example, an applicator box, that may be formed from multiple parts that may be made from different materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Inventor: David B. Jalbert
  • Publication number: 20130212976
    Abstract: A tool for pointing or filling joints formed between bullnose paving stones or pavers and method thereof are provided. The tool includes an arcuate, resilient body having an inner, concave-shaped surface and an outer, convex-shaped surface, the arcuate, resilient body configured to conform to a convex-shaped rounded portion of each of the at least two adjacent bullnose coping pavers; and a handle coupled to the outer, convex-shaped surface for manipulating the body. The opening of the arcuate, resilient body has an angle of about 45 degrees to about 90 degrees. The resilient body deforms to conform to a variety of sizes of bullnose paving stones or pavers when positioned thereon and returns to its original shape when removed. The tool may further include a finishing member for smoothing a material disposed in the joint formed between the bullnose paving stones or pavers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Noel F. O'Rourke, Juliann Murphy-O'Rourke
  • 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: 8308389
    Abstract: An apparatus for use when applying a compound from a dispensing tube comprises: a receptacle; a plurality of retaining rings mechanically coupled to the receptacle for attaching the apparatus to the dispensing tube; an application blade secured within the receptacle for contacting the compound being dispensed during application; optionally, a handle mechanically coupled on an opposite side of the receptacle from the plurality of retaining rings; and, optionally, at least one retaining clip for securing at least one of the plurality of retaining rings around a nozzle tip of the dispensing tube. Such apparatus and related methods facilitate initial application of the compound in an evenly distributed and desired topographical manner without requiring subsequent smoothing and/or shaping steps after contact of the compound with a surface to which it is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Inventor: David Chen Yu
  • Patent number: 8251685
    Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to building tools that are high quality, durable, and in some case lightweight and may include an output port assembly that has multiple sections that may be made separately and uniquely so as reduce tool weight, corrosion, and cost without degrading strength and durability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Exceptional IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: David B. Jalbert, John V. Costa
  • Patent number: 8151405
    Abstract: A tool for spreading viscous material comprising a sheet of resilient material having a inner face and an outer face, a handle attachment edge and a forward edge. The sheet being bent from the outer face toward the inner face along a bend line to form a V-shaped point to shape an offset corner blade and at least one substantially flat surface blade from the forward edge, and a handle for gripping the tool attached to the handle attachment edge of the sheet distal distally from the bend line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: Nicholas Giannantonio
  • Publication number: 20110265278
    Abstract: The present invention is a tool for use with drywall exterior paper-faced metal corner bead application which sets and wipes the corner bead in one motion. It is a roller tool having equal number wheels on each side of a rigid frame bent vertically on an axis to the angle desired. The tool has a wiping device attached to the top of the rigid frame that is also bent vertically along the same axis which has a wiping edge that extends past the edge of the wheels that makes contact with the wall board during use and feathers the excess joint compound after the corner bead has been set by the wheels. This invention has a hollow socket on the back for a ball-shaped connector which is what gives the operator the control needed to operate the tool in the proper direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Jason Carpenter
  • Patent number: 7972074
    Abstract: A leveling tool having a body which consists of a handle part and a leveling part. The leveling part being generally pointed in shape by way of two converging plows. An apex formed by the convergence of the converging plows. An exit located at the apex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Inventor: Daniel Lepage
  • Patent number: 7950099
    Abstract: A caulk working tool for working caulk against first and second surfaces defining an intersection comprising a shaft member and a scraper body. The shaft member is substantially rigid, and scraper body is substantially resilient. The scraper body is molded over the shaft member and comprises a scraper surface defining a point and first and second sides. The scraper body deforms when the first and second sides are held in contact with the first and second surfaces. The caulk working tool is displaced relative to the first and second surfaces while the first and second sides are in contact with the first and second surfaces to cause the scraper surface to work the caulk against the first and second surfaces and form a desired profile in the caulk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Homax Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Randal W. Hanson, Wilfred J. Hoffmann, Gloria Hoffmann, legal representative
  • Patent number: 7908702
    Abstract: A caulk tool, comprising a caulk remover blade, a caulk smoother blade, and a hinge connecting the caulk remover blade and the caulk smoother blade. The caulk remover blade and the caulk smoother blade can pivot with respect to one another about the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Red Devil, Incorporated
    Inventor: Mario Bernardo Accumanno
  • Publication number: 20110041277
    Abstract: A tool for spreading viscous material comprising a sheet of resilient material having a inner face and an outer face, a handle attachment edge and a forward edge. The sheet being bent from the outer face toward the inner face along a bend line to form a V-shaped point to shape an offset corner blade and at least one substantially flat surface blade from the forward edge, and a handle for gripping the tool attached to the handle attachment edge of the sheet distal distally from the bend line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventor: Nicholas Giannantonio
  • Publication number: 20100162509
    Abstract: A tool for compressing and smoothing a bead of freshly applied fluent material in a joint at the intersection of two adjacent surfaces is provided. The tool includes a curved elongated handle comprising a front head, a friction section on an upper surface, a rear substantially vertical channel, a blade affixed to a front wall of the channel, and an extension projecting from the rear end; a flexible working member affixed to the head; and a flexible cap releasably secured onto the working member. Manipulation of the tool by hand by pressing the cap against a bead of freshly applied fluent material at the intersection of two adjacent surfaces while pulling causes the cap to flex to compress and smooth the bead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventor: Eric Liao
  • Patent number: 7725982
    Abstract: An adjustable hinged corner trowel is formed from hinged plates with a removeably attached handle. Cooperating control arms connect the handle to the hinged plates. The control arms are fixed to the hinged plates and can be fixed relative to each other at the handle by cooperating teeth and grooves. The handle has a threaded member capable of receiving a wing nut to fix the control arms against each other. Thereby, the angle of the hinged plates may be adjusted. The hinged corner trowel establishes both sides of any angled corner at the same time for utilization on drywall or similar materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Inventor: Stephen C. Hoch
  • Patent number: 7644464
    Abstract: A caulk tool has a finishing head at one end of a handheld main body, and a cutting mechanism located near the other end. The finishing head can include a bristle structure used for smoothing out caulk and sealants. The cutting mechanism may include a push button blade for cutting tips of caulk and sealant tubes to a desired length and angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Inventor: Joseph W. Bommarito
  • Patent number: 7644467
    Abstract: A hand held tool comprised of an elongated triangular shaped elastomeric applicator tool (20) for spreading, smoothing and feathering filler material which can be utilized with a handle (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Inventor: John W. Kleinhammer
  • Patent number: 7543349
    Abstract: An invention that uses a convex shaped tool in the application and smoothing of concrete, but also can be used in other fields where needed where there is a concave surface. This trowel will be a big help in many variety of fields that has to deal with different degrees of concave surfaces. This trowel has a need to come in many different sizes, convex shapes, and composition depending on the need in the desired job being worked on. This trowel will be a big help in areas of concave surfaces where before there was no universal tool to do those jobs quickly and efficiently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Inventor: Duane A. Coon
  • Publication number: 20090089953
    Abstract: An adjustable hinged corner trowel is formed from hinged plates with a removeably attached handle. Cooperating control arms connect the handle to the hinged plates. The control arms are fixed to the hinged plates and can be fixed relative to each other at the handle by cooperating teeth and grooves. The handle has a threaded member capable of receiving a wing nut to fix the control arms against each other. Thereby, the angle of the hinged plates may be adjusted. The hinged corner trowel establishes both sides of any angled corner at the same time for utilization on drywall or similar materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventor: Stephen C. Hoch
  • Publication number: 20090083928
    Abstract: A tool for finishing viscous masses, such as joint compound and tape, for inside corners of drywall edges includes arcuate blade members. The arcuate blade members provide for the effective manipulation of the tool while moving upwardly or downwardly in an inside corner without the requirement of changing the tool to another hand of the user or inverting it to complete the finishing of the corner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Larry Salvino
  • Publication number: 20090031518
    Abstract: A tool for finishing viscous masses, such as joint compound and tape, to inside and outside corners of drywall edges includes elongated blade members with an elongated handle. The elongated blade members and elongated handle provide for the effective manipulation of the tool while moving upwardly or downwardly in a corner without the requirement of changing the tool to another hand of the user or inverting it to complete the finishing the corner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: Larry Salvino
  • Patent number: 7386914
    Abstract: A drywall edge shaping tool for cleaning and shaping bullnose corners is made out of aluminum flat stock. The tool has two shaping heads, one at each end, each shaping head having a concave shaping surface that is tilted at approximately forty-five degrees from the center line of the tool. The shaping edge of each shaping surface may be sized differently to accommodate different size bullnose corners. A putty knife cleaning groove is located behind each shaping head of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Elixir Industries
    Inventor: Donald B. Cruzan
  • Patent number: 7246402
    Abstract: An adjustable corner tool is provided having outwardly biased blades. The back surfaces of the blades are connected to an angle control assembly that includes fixed-length arms pivotally connected between each of the blades and a central mounting block. Springs rotationally bias the arms away from each other such that the arms push against the back surfaces of the blades to urge the blades apart. In use, resistive force applied against the front surfaces of the blades moves the blades together. Thus, the adjustable corner tool dynamically adjusts to variations in wall corner angles. The adjustable corner tool can be used with corners in the range of about 160 degrees to 40 degrees and the angle of the tool can also optionally be fixed or maximally limited. In addition, the adjustable corner tool may be adapted to also function as an injection head for delivering spreadable material to a corner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Wal-Tech Industries Ltd.
    Inventor: Fred Washburn
  • Patent number: 7182587
    Abstract: An improved drywall finishing tool and method for using the tool. The drywall finishing tool includes a rigid body portion having a first section, a second section, and a smoothly curved center section. An inlet port is provided on one side thereof adjacent the center section. There are one or more cavities in the first and second sections. The one or more cavities are in fluid flow communication with the inlet port. First and second smoothing blades are attached on a first end of the first and second sections of the body portion. A removable cap is attached to the center section on a first end thereof. A removable cover is attached to the center section on a second end opposite the first end. The tool is specifically adapted for disposing and smoothing drywall compound between adjacent drywall panels to provide a smoothly curved inside corner between the drywall panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Inventor: Aaron A. Raney
  • Patent number: 7114869
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes drywall tools that employ rotatable joints, e.g., ball joints, and methods of using such tools. One particular implementation of a drywall tool includes a body having a recess adapted to pivotably receive a rounded connector of a handle. A retainer carried by the body includes first and second rods. Each of the rods is rotatable about an axis and has a non-uniform circumference with respect to that axis such that such that a surface of the rod is spaced farther from a recess axis of the recess when in its open position than when in its closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Northstar Tool Corporation
    Inventor: Donald Mark MacMillan
  • Patent number: 6880198
    Abstract: A device is provided for applying and/or finishing viscous materials along at least one adjoining surface or a bead along a corner, while simultaneously effecting all of the surfaces substantially free of any excess of the viscous material. The device includes a reinforcing portion (24), at least one operative extension (34R), (34L) with a working edge (56R), (56L) that protrudes beyond the termination (out of view) of the reinforcing portion, and a forward working edge (36), (38). The viscous material is formed with the forward edge. The angle of the operative extension edge to the forward edge is variable and resilient, which conforms to irregularities of the corner and variations in the position of the reinforcing portion and the forward working edge in relation to the adjoining surface, while sidewardly force is maintained against the adjoining surface. A seal is produced and maintained between the extension edge and the adjoining surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Inventor: David F. Hazard
  • Patent number: 6733262
    Abstract: A drywall head for applying mastic compound or other similar material to an outside corner edge of two adjoining drywall board sections to cement on a taped-on corner during drywall assembly. The drywall head includes uniquely constructed flow channels that taper from the leading edge of the tool to the trailing edge of the tool. These uniquely constructed flow channels allow the tool to be used in a uni-directional motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: APLA-Tech, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Denkins
  • Patent number: 6729088
    Abstract: A jig adapted for easily positioning, properly orienting and installing a molding. The jig includes a body having a positioning portion configured to receive a molding. The body also includes a first positioning margin and a second positioning margin each emanating from the positioning portion, the positioning margins being configured so as to be substantially perpendicular to each other. The jig facilitates placement of the molding at a proper installation angle at a juncture of two surfaces, such as a ceiling and wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Inventor: Shannon L. Corr
  • Publication number: 20030192142
    Abstract: A hand-held tool to produce bead-like profiles or joints in a single process without the necessity of separation agents. The avoidance of use of such separating agents results in improved durability of the joint produced with the tool, in particular with regard to the sealing function. Due to the chamfer on the peripheral sides formed in the corner areas with the recess, these peripheral sides form elastic tool or scraping edges, with which the surface is adjacent to the bead-like joint are cleaned or scraped off during forming of the joint mass. After forming of the bead-like joint, reworking of the adjacent sides is therefore not necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: Nadine Veith
  • Patent number: 6595764
    Abstract: A corner finishing tool having a hard planar spreading member, a receiver portion, and a tensioning assembly. The spreading member has upper and lower surfaces, each surface having front, rear, left and right edges, wherein the spreading member can be flexed so as to move from an un-flexed state to a flexed state by moving the left and right edges upward and towards each other. The receiver portion is sized and dimensioned to receive a finishing compound dispenser and includes a through hole extending between the upper and lower surfaces of the spreading member. The tensioning assembly provide the capability of increasing and decreasing the amount of force required to flex the left and right edges towards each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Inventor: Mark Volk
  • Patent number: 6523219
    Abstract: A window scraper guide has a base with a first straight edge disposed between an upper surface and an opposing lower surface. A pair of sides extend perpendicularly rearward a first predetermined distance from the first straight edge. The distance between the upper surface and opposing lower surface is a second predetermined distance. A side shield extends upwardly from one side of the pair of sides, and the side shield has a second straight edge aligned with the first straight edge. A handle portion extends at a predetermined angle from the lower surface of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Inventor: Maryann Helen Anderson
  • Patent number: 6305926
    Abstract: A device to assist in applying filler material into a gap, the device comprising of an elongated hollow body member adapted for receiving a human finger therein, the body having a substantially closed top end, an open bottom end, side walls, a front wall adapted to lie at the front of the finger, the front wall having a tapered thickness; and a back wall adapted to lie at the back of the finger, said front wall and the back wall being interconnected by the side walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Inventor: Daniel F. Ray
  • Patent number: 6240591
    Abstract: A handheld, durable, easy-maintenance, easy-hold, precision-contour drywall finishing tool substantially in the shape of a round disk presents both convex and concave, or bull-nose, peripheral regions repectively suitable for coving, and for cleaning, flowable building material within, respectively, concave wall joints >90° and <180° nominally 135°, and convex wall joints >180° and <270° nominally 225°. The disk is preferably about 12 cm. in diameter, with its otherwise circular peripheral edge relieved over about 45° of arc in the shape of a concave curve, or bull nose, of some 3.5 cm diameter. Preferably one major surface of the disk is flat while the opposing surface slopes radially symmetrically from a central region of greater thickness, about 0.75 cm., towards a lesser thickness, about 3 mm., at the edge of the disk. A feature, preferably a knob of about 0.75 cm height by 3 cm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Inventor: Kevin Maxted
  • Patent number: 6219878
    Abstract: A hand held tool for the uniform compressing, forming and simultaneous cleaning of a previously applied bead of caulking or other similar fluent material from a constructed joint. The tool includes an elongated handle and triangular head with working edges, the working edges being essentially an arrow-like shaped pieced or rubber-like material fixed to and extending slightly beyond the acute isosceles triangular shaped head portion of the tool at the extremity opposite an elongated handle, the acute angle of the working edges at the extremity is slightly rounded. The head and the handle contain a continuous longitudinal cavity provided for the collection of excess material gathered during the operation of the tool and in the preferred embodiment the head and handle are essentially molded as one unit in resilient plastic material with the handle expanding in a fan-like shape the outer angles of the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Vancouver Tool Corporation
    Inventor: Andrew Dewberry
  • Patent number: 6183237
    Abstract: A cement slab surface beveling device including a plate-like support member having a second end, a bottom surface, a first exposed flat portion of the bottom surface, and a second exposed flat portion of the bottom surface; and further including a handle member attached to the support member, and a tapered beveling member attached to the bottom surface of the support member and having an end spaced from the second end of the support member and having a bottom edge and a flat bottom surface extending at an angle from the bottom edge to the bottom surface of the support member. The first exposed flat portion is placed upon a cement slab frame used to form the cement slab and the second exposed flat portion is placed upon the cement slab surface with the beveling member disposed in the semi-harden cement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Inventors: David A. Blanchard, James Johnson