Abstract: A tile leveling structure includes a fixture, a leveling member mounted on the fixture, a first wing pivotally connected with the leveling member, and a second wing pivotally connected with the leveling member. The first wing is provided with a first push section and a first pressing face. The second wing is provided with a second push section and a second pressing face. When the first push section of the first wing and the second push section of the second wing are pushed, the first pressing face of the first wing and the second pressing face of the second wing are moved to respectively press the first tile and the second tile so as to level the first tile and the second tile.

Abstract: A carpentry tool for pushing deck, flooring or other boards toward one another on a joist or underlying substructure. The tool can be operated with one hand, leaving the other hand free for installation of a fastener. The tool can leave an area adjacent the joist and board exposed so that a fastener can be installed in the board and joist in that area. The tool can include a pusher cam rotatably joined with a base, and fixedly joined with a lever. A joist cam and joist blade can be joined with the base, disposed opposite one another across a variable width joist recess. The pusher cam and joist cam can be mechanically coupled to the base so that rotation of the pusher cam urges rotation of the joist cam, thereby causing the joist cam to dynamically grip the joist and prevent the tool from rocking and/or moving away from the pushed board.

Abstract: Jack-type tools for moving elements such as flooring elements by pulling and, alternatively, by pushing are shown and described. In an embodiment, the jack includes a base, a puller pivotably attached to the base, a ram extendable from the base, and a ram-drive mechanism in power-transmission relationship with the ram which is operative to extend the ram. The pivotably attached puller contacts a flooring element side portion during a pulling mode of operation and pivots out of the way so that the jack can push a flooring element during a pushing mode of operation. The ram extends from the base against a fixed surface such as a wall or cabinet to apply a force which pulls the flooring element with the puller to move the puller and flooring element away from the fixed surface and, alternatively, a force which pushes the flooring element by extension of the ram with the tool secured with respect to a subfloor or other support.

Abstract: A tool for pressing together flooring panels to be fixed in place one relative to the other(s), wherein a first part of the tool has a foot portion for abutting against a surface, a second part of the tool has a head portion for abutting against an end one of the flooring panels, and the second part is movable relative to the first part for exerting force on the end flooring panel.

Abstract: A support device (8) for a rib (14) between a floor (18) and a roof (16). The device includes an expansion means (10) and a pair of resilient members (12a, 12b). Each of the resilient members (12a, 12b) have a proximal end (27a, 27b) adapted for connection to the expansion mean (10) and a distal end (28a, 28b) curved away from the expansion means (10) and adapted for engagement with the floor (18) and roof (16) respectively. When the device (8) is positioned towards or against the rib (16) and the expansion means (10) is activated to drive the members (12a, 12b) apart, the member's distal ends (28a, 28b) are driven substantially vertically into engagement with the floor (18) and the roof (16) and a portion of the device (8) is driven substantially laterally (32) into abutment against the rib (14).

Abstract: Clampless flooring tool includes a base, a wedge sidewardly guidable by and in slidable contact with the base, and a force applying device secured to the base and in contact with the wedge, which drives the wedge sidewardly. The wedge provides a force oblique to the force applied from the force applying device such that a flooring piece can be acted upon by the oblique force in a direction oblique to the direction of the force applied by the force applying device. An obliquely movable member, which, in addition, may be sidewardly immovable, may be provided between and in contact with the wedge for contact with the flooring. The tool is especially useful in installation of laminate flooring.

Abstract: A multi-part gripping device for pressing together flooring elements, such as laminates and finished parquet, in side-by-side relationship includes two rod parts that are axially and telescopically connected, one of said rod parts including a pressure jaw at an end having parallel shoulders that extend toward the other rod part, the shoulders being at a different spacing from the associated rod part for abutting a base portion of a flooring element over which the gripping device is positioned. A longitudinally adjustable lead screw is pivotally connected between the two rod parts for moving the two rod parts together, such that a connecting pressure is applied to a flooring element being interconnectably positioned adjacent one or more previously positioned flooring elements.

Abstract: A new and improved flooring installation apparatus includes a clamping assembly for clamping onto a rigid structure below a floor board to be installed. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping onto the rigid structure at a bottom edge of the rigid structure. A handle assembly is pivotally attached to the clamping assembly. The handle assembly includes a pivoting portion for pivotally attaching to the clamping assembly. The handle assembly includes a lever arm portion connected to the pivoting portion. The handle assembly includes a handle grip connected to the lever arm portion. A board pusher assembly is connected to the lever arm portion of the handle assembly, such that, when the clamping assembly is clamped onto a rigid structure, and when a force is exerted on the handle grip in a direction toward a floor board, the board pusher assembly is capable of pushing against the floor board.

Abstract: A jack for forcing adjoining boards or sheathing into close proximity or contact with one another and holding them in such a position while they are fastened to supporting joists or rafters. The device consists of a housing that is adapted to engage the joist or rafter. A slot is formed lengthwise in the housing and adjoins a side of the joist or rafter. A wedge is positioned in the slot so as to wedge itself between the housing and the supporting joist or rafter and hold the tool in a fixed position relative to the supporting joist or rafter. A lever is pivotally attached to the housing and has an attached pusher to engage the edge of a board or sheathing and move it into proximity or contact with an adjoining board that has been already affixed to the joist or rafter. A simple wedge or inclined plane minimizes the number of moving parts in the invention and produces a wedging force proportional to the force being used to move the board in contact with an adjoining board.

Abstract: A board straightening device which embodies levers to expand a concentric piping arrangement, one end of which is fixed on a joist, rafter stud, or other board supporting member, and the other end is placed against a crooked board, such as decking or siding, which is being nailed across the board supporting member. The device includes a cleated foot for gripping the board supporting member, the foot being attached to a pipe member which fits concentrically with another pipe member to which is attached the head or pushing end of the device. A lever arrangement connecting the two pipe members causes them to relatively displace when a lever handle is pushed toward the device. A head attachment, configured to the shape of the board to minimize damage, pushes against and straightens the crooked board for nailing. Limiting and adjusting means for displacement and leverage may be used.