Abstract: A hand held applicator tool adapted to work a mass of filler material into a gap to form a seal between two pieces. The tool includes a handle having attached thereto a tapered head defined by tapered lateral side edges thereof which cooperate to define a tip as well as a working surface. The head being upturned in the area adjacent the tip and including a rim margin adjacent the side edges and the tip wherein the rim margin is made of a flexible and resilient material. The tool may further have working tips each having a different radius of curvature so as to seal a gap having at least two different bead widths.

Abstract: A mastic applicator includes a guide mechanism mounted to the applicator so that the applicator is maintained in alignment with outside corners during application of mastic. The guide mechanism includes a pair of corner guides which have guide surfaces aligned with the side edges of the outlet from which the mastic flows. The corner guides are spring mounted so that they retract when they are not positioned at a corner, thereby allowing the applicator to be used on both sides of a corner, as well as on flat joints, without adjustment to the applicator. The mechanism also includes a pair of stub guides located on the applicator surface. The stub guides can be slid into position to engage opposite outside corners of a stub wall for effective application of mastic between the outside corners.

Abstract: An adjustable trowel to facilitate formation of a coved corner between two structural panels comprises a blade having two laterally spaced trapezoidal-shaped, rigid wing segments integrally joined along parallel inside edges by an intermediate segment which is of rectangular shape and of reduced thickness compared to the rigid wing segments to allow flexure in the zone occupied by the intermediate segment. Affixed to each of the rigid wing segments are handle mounting brackets that overlap one another and include an arcuate slot therein for receiving a handle mounting bolt therethrough. By tightening the bolt, the wings are held at a selected angle to one another and with the intermediate segment assuming a desired curvature.

Abstract: An elongated molding for covering the corner at the junction of a wall and a ceiling has a pair of longitudinally extending margins each of which is provided with a recess. Both recesses are bordered by a pair of longitudinal surface portions, and the surface portions flanking one recess are to abut or be bonded to the wall while the surface portions flanking the other recess are to abut or be bonded to the ceiling. The molding has a front side which is to face away from the wall and the ceiling, and the surface portion of each pair nearest the front side adjoins a bevel which is located between the respective surface portion and the front side. The molding is bonded to the wall and the ceiling by joint compound or spackling compound placed in the recesses. The bevels define gaps with the wall and the ceiling, respectively, and such gaps are filled with joint compound or spackling compound to enhance bonding.

Abstract: A kit and method for making artwork in wax. The kit includes a plurality of thermally conductive containers; at least one substantially solid wax compound; a heating unit for heating each of the containers, having a separate temperature control for each container; an applicator for applying a heated wax compound to an article; and wherein each of the containers selectively slidably engages with the heating unit.

Abstract: An improved method of manufacturing an integral brick wall panel and particularly a novel vibrating mortar plow for use in such method to assist filling the mortar spaces between bricks and holes in the bricks with mortar. The vibrating mortar plow of the invention has a bottom mortar engaging face having a plurality of spaced, parallel fins which are adapted to be received in the mortar spaces between adjacent rows of bricks. The integral brick wall panel is provided with a plurality of cantilevering connectors by which the brick wall panel can be directly connected to a building structure or by which it can be connected to a backing layer to form a composite wall panel.

Abstract: A tool for scraping material from a bullnose installed on a corner joint of a drywall installation includes an elongated device having a handle portion, a first end portion, a second end portion, and a size adapted for holding in one hand. The first end portion has a first convexly shaped edge that matches a concavely shaped portion of the bullnose. It enables a user to scrape the material from the bullnose by moving the convexly shaped edge along the concavely shaped portion of the bullnose. Preferably, the first concavely shaped edge is shaped in a 75-degree arc of 0.875 inch radius to match a convexly shaped portion of the bullnose when the bullnose is installed on a 90-degree corner joint, and the second end portion of the elongated device includes a second convexly shaped edge that is shaped in a 50-degree arc of 1.125 inch radius to match the concavely shaped portion of the bullnose when the bullnose is installed on a 135-degree corner joint. One embodiment takes the form of a 6.

Abstract: A wiping device for caulking which can be applied for use in conjunction with a caulking gun, mounted on a caulking gun or mounted on a caulking tube and which wipes and smoothes the surface of the caulking immediately after it is deposited from the nozzle of the caulking tube. A method of forming such a wiping device includes providing a blank having certain shape and portion features, and bending the blank along various axes.

Abstract: A corner finisher spreads mastic on a joint formed at an inside corner of drywall. The drywall corner finisher is conventionally used with a plurality of alternative tools for supplying a plurality of coats of mastic in different thicknesses. Therefore, a quick disconnect coupler is provided to rapidly change the tools and yet to hold them so securely that there is almost no chance for an unwanted disconnect between the drywall corner finisher and one of the alternative tools for supplying mastic. The invention provides such a coupler in the form of a ball and socket behind a sliding locking plate having a key hole slot in it for receiving a ball on a mastic delivery device.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a tool for applying a viscous material to a curved surface, including: a thin, flexible, planar blade having first and second side edges; and first and second elongate handles depending from the blade, the first and second handles being attached to the blade near the first and second side edges, respectively, and configured to be manually grasped by a user of the tool.

Abstract: A sculpting tool is provided for use in sculpting shapeable mass, such as common beach sand, snow, soft dirt or soft clay. The tool has first and second sculpting heads, each sculpting head having a pair of oppositely-facing cutting elements for cutting into the shapeable mass. The tool also has an elongate shaft or handle extending between the sculpting heads. Each cutting element is serrated so that a user may use the tool to produce patterns in the granular material. Preferably, each cutting element has a different serration pattern, thereby providing the user with four different patterns with which to sculpt. In addition, each sculpting head defines a pair of opposite cup-like structures such that a user may scoop and/or move a portion of the shapeable mass.

Abstract: Tooling for facing a wall includes a plurality of cavities which are formed by four blades, each of the cavities corresponding to various brick sizes. Six lines of interconnected cavities are attached to a cross beam. Adjacent cavities and lines are spaced from another by a predetermined dimension. Unset settable building material is mixed with appropriate colouring and waterproofing agent and is applied to a wall to form an outer layer. The surface thereof is sponged to produce a brick like surface relief. The tooling is pressed into the outer layer to impress a pattern resembling brickwork. Unset material is sucked from the joint line space between adjacent cavities and the layer is allowed to set. Then, mortar is added to the joint line. Once the mortar has set, the final outer layer has a true brick finish that resembles a real brick wall. The unset settable material can be applied to damaged or wood walls so that a true brick finish can be given to a wall in a quick, simple and cost effective manner.

Abstract: A wall corner finishing tool includes a pair of plastic blades connected by a living hinge. The proximal ends of a pair of arcuate arms are hingeably connected to the back sides of the blades. The arms are curved toward each other so as to overlap at their intersection. The arms include longitudinal openings extending therethrough. A handle is attached to the intersection of the arms by a screw extended through the openings and into one end of the handle. When the screw is loosened, the arms can be moved toward or away from each other to adjust the angle between the blades. When the blades are positioned at a desired angle, the screw can be tightened to fix them in position. The blades can be adjusted for finishing wall corners of a great variety of angles.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mold for forming concrete walkways or surfaces. The mold incorporates a plurality of openings for receiving concrete therein. The mold forms a single concrete slab having a simulated brick or rock pattern on it's surface. Concrete walkways are formed by placing the mold of the invention on a surface and pouring concrete in the openings. Upon removal of the mold, the concrete retains the pattern. The procedure is repeated to form a walkway of a desired length, width and configuration.

Abstract: An improved forming tool for imprinting a textured pattern in concrete, the tool having the property of appearing identical to a fixed observer after rotation about a center point in four orientations. The tool can be fitted with adjacent tools in any one of the four orientations. The tool includes a backing plate having handles for imprinting a pattern and lifting the tool from the concrete. The underside of the tool includes a plurality of rectilinear grout lines separating areas of texture, the grout lines forming grooves in the concrete to define simulated stones having a roughened surface left by the textured areas.

Abstract: A tool for shaping caulking material having a shaping surface, a diverter surface adapted to divert caulking material to the shaping surface, a cavity disposed between the shaping surface and the diverter surface for receiving caulking material, and a plurality of interchangeable members releasably attachable to the tool so as to impart a plurality of shapes to the caulking material.

Abstract: An adjustable drywall corner tool comprising a pair of work engaging blades normally disposed substantially at a ninety degree angle to one another. A hinge extends between mating edges of the blades. A structure is for changing the angle between the two blades, so that the blades will fit in an inside corner of more and less than the ninety degree angle. A handle extends from the angle changing structure, so that a person can grip the handle to apply taping to the corner.

Abstract: The mason's hand trowel has a blade member with a handle supported from the back surface of the blade by attachment members so that the handle is spaced a desired distance from the back of the blade. At least one, but preferably two surfaces are supported by a plate so that they are movable contiguously relative to a working edge of the blade member and an adjacent edge. At least one guide pin extends through an opening in the handle and is attached to the plate with its movable surfaces, and a spring extends from the under side of the handle to the plate to maintain the surfaces in a normally retracted position.

Abstract: The portion of the base fixture of the angle head which overhangs the junctures of the frames and the blades in the frames is made adjustable to slide from its in use position to a position which exposes the junctures, facilitating clearing unwanted material from the junctures. The added part fits and slides in a channel made to provide the needed access and is held in place by a thumb screw in a slot. Loosening the screw allows the part to be moved to provide access and moved back to its in use position and locked in that position by tightening the screw.

Abstract: The sheet metal clip which serves to hold the adjoining ends of the top (horizontal) scraper blades of an angle head in suitable relative positions is replaced by a clip assembly in which the sides of the clip are joined to a filler block to structurally stabilize the clip. The clip assembly is held in place by a threaded fastener.

Abstract: A wiping device for caulking which can be applied for use in conjunction with a caulking gun, mounted on a caulking gun or mounted on a caulking tube and which wipes and smooths the surface of the caulking immediately after it is deposited from the nozzle of the caulking tube.

Abstract: A tool for cleaning and finishing bullnose joints between adjacent sheets of drywall or the like has a handle configured for grasping by a user and a head that includes a working section. The head is formed generally as a section of a thin-walled hollow cylinder having a concave side and a convex side. The working portion is the front edge of the head, which is configured to finish drywall joints of selected angles. The front edge further includes a curved recess. The curved recess in the concave side of the head is used for finishing a drywall joint of a first selected angle and the convex side is used for finishing a drywall joint of a second selected angle.

Abstract: A generally polygonal block-like enclosure of rigid material including a top and bottom wall, a pair of a concave inward front walls which define an inner corner adapted to fit on an outside corner, and a back wall spaced from the front walls by a pair of spaced side wall. The back wall includes a centrally disposed spherical cavity sized for receiving a bail socket connector which is preferably retained therein by a spring clip or equivalent retaining means and each front wall includes a vertically oriented channel which extend between the top and bottom walls. The enclosure also includes a manifold which connects the spherical cavity in the back wall to each of the channels in the front wall.

Abstract: An assembly (15) of a tool (16) and straight edge (27), with a cutting edge (38) extending beyond a member (17) of tool (16) which lies along straight edge (27). The member including cutting edge (38) is supported by member (17) and cuts excess wet cement from a supporting base (22) to form a surface with the cement. A T-bar (37) having a leg (39) is included in the member having cutting edge (38). Edge (38) removes a web 20 of excess fluent material as member (17) slides upwardly along straight edge (27). A distal end (55) of T-bar (37) removes a web (56) of excess material from an interior supporting base (22) in another application. A member (24) adjusts the cutting length of edge (38), being mounted along an edge (19) of tool (16), while a flange (27f) is included in straight edge (27 ) for providing a guide by which member (17) and cutting edge 38 shift uniformly upwardly to remove excess 20 of fluent material.

Abstract: A caulking tube extension nozzle engagable to a caulking tube for facilitating a distribution of caulk onto hard-to-reach or awkwardly positioned areas. The extension nozzle includes a nozzle coupling assembly engagable to both soft plastic caulking nozzles and threaded nozzle receivers provided on caulking tubes having detachable nozzles. The coupling assembly tapers into a elongated extension tube having a flexible section which allows the extension tube to be bent while still permitting fluid communication therethrough. Alternate embodiments of the present invention include a bead forming assembly for shaping a bead of caulk dispensed from the extension nozzle and an adjustment mechanism for positioning the bead forming assembly relative to the dispensed caulk.

Abstract: The method of and apparatus for equipping a surface of an article with a profiled gasket, bead or a profiled frame, after appropriate pretreatment of the surface. A thermoplastic elastomer is supplied via an extruder and a heated pressure hose to a heated extrusion nozzle. The nozzle is guided by a robot, and the elastomer is extruded and laid by means of the extrusion nozzle onto the surface. The gasket is applied, for example, to an automobile glazing as a profiled frame along its border.

Abstract: A tool for guiding filler material, such as caulking or putty, into a nail hole or similar opening in a structure so that a smooth, unblemished finished surface may be obtained. The tool comprises a thin plate having a plurality of holes therethrough, the holes being of different diameters; and a handle attached to one end of the plate. In use, the plate is positioned so that a hole in the plate is aligned with a nail hole and filler material is urged through the hole in the plate to fill the nail hole. The handle is oriented at a low angle in relation to the plate so that the user may rest his hand on the structure to steady the tool while guiding filler material into an opening. The holes are of different diameter to provide a hole which may be of substantially the same diameter as the nail hole being filled. The holes are perpendicular to a tangential surface have a wider diameter at the bottom of the plate than at the top of the plate.

Abstract: A cement finishing tool for forming a beveled edge around the top of a cylindrical pedestal. The soft cement is disposed in an open top cylindrical form. The tool is then moved around the border of the cement body adjacent the form so that a curved lip, engaging the inside surface of the form, removes a strip of cement having a triangular shaped cross-section.In another form of the invention, the tool has an elongated straight lip for forming a straight beveled edge in a cement body.

Abstract: An adhesive distribution control tool is provided for controlling the flow adhesive onto a tape joint of converging drywall sections. The tool includes a pair of flow regulating portions, each for regulating the flow of adhesive onto a lateral half of a taped joint and each flow regulating portion has a raised surface and a cavity recessed from the raised surface through which adhesive flows to adhere to the taped joint. Also, the tool includes an adhesive flow control device mounted at the vertice of the angle formed by the pair of the flow regulating portions which regulates the flow of adhesive cut of the cavities onto the taped joint. The adhesive flow control device includes a pair of angled members laterally interposed between the cavities and the taped joint which deflect the adhesive flowing out of the cavities and insure proper distribution on the taped joints.

Abstract: A caulking tool of flat, square-shaped plastic having each of its four corners rounded to form four different radii. The caulking tool is used after caulking material is applied to create a compacted, smooth, uniform bead. It is unique in its method of use and the choice of four different radii offering four choices of bead size from one tool.

Abstract: A corner radius tool is provided for use in applying plaster material or the like to an inside corner joint between drywall panels to form a controlled and smoothly radiused surface. The tool includes a tool head in the form of a forwardly open resilient cup carried at a forward end of a tool handle, wherein the cup is adapted to support a quantity of the plaster material as the handle is manipulated to press and spread the plaster material along the inside corner joint. The resilient cup deforms upon engagement with the drywall panels at the corner joint to spread the plaster material with a desired and smoothly radiused surface. The specific radiused geometry of the plaster material surface is variably controlled by varying the orientation of and manual pressure applied to the resilient cup.

Abstract: An improved sidewalk grooving tool usable by a standing worker but having foldable handles for flat storage and transport.

Abstract: Overall production line equipment is utilized in producing many large concrete panels, in an initial horizontal position, during each day of many operational days, with these panels preferably being later installed vertically with other like panels to form a sound barrier alongside a vehicle way. Each concrete panel has its own integral pilasters at respective edges, in turn having respective tongue and groove edges; respective patterns and color accents on each side, with the pattern on the then top side being formed by using a rockable stamp subassembly, mounted on a cart; reinforcing throughout the panels, inclusive of the integral pilasters; lifting subassemblies; and anchoring subassemblies, adapted to be later mated with a receiving subassembly anchored in a concrete footing, located where the panel with other panels forms a sound barrier alongside vehicle ways.

Abstract: A plaster's tool having a flexible blade which has a handle coupled to a member for dynamically folding the blade so that the tool may be manipulated and the blade dynamically folded by a person holding the handle to assume the correct angular configuration for laying a plaster bead along the outside corner formed by the juncture of two surfaces meeting at an angle of 180 degrees or greater. Another important feature of the tool embodiments is the fact that the blade readily assumes a flat, planar configuration providing easier loading of plaster onto the tool and the transfer of the plaster on the flat blade to the work surface.

Abstract: A dual concrete edging tool apparatus comprises first and second, generally conventional edging tools, each of the edging tools comprising a flat plate having a narrow edging lip depending therefrom and a rigid plate, the first and second edging tools being mounted by longitudinal angle irons to the under side of the plate so that both of the edging tools have their depending lips in parallel opposition with one another, one of the edging tools being mounted to transversely-oriented slots in the plate to enable the distance between the depending lips of the first and second edging tools to be adjustably varied from zero inches to at least about two inches. An edging tool back-up element is mounted to the plate to be in contact with upper surfaces of both the first and second edging tool and to thereby enhance the rigidity of the apparatus. The apparatus includes an elontate, pole-like operating handle pivotally mounted to upper regions of the frame in a generally central region thereof.

Abstract: A composite material for use as a molding plate in a method of shaping molding compounds in the repair and restoration of damaged surfaces. In the preferred embodiment, a layer of expanded metal is bonded to a plurality of perforated plastic strips.

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: The apparatus adjusts the arching of the trowelling bar used in the heads of flat finishing boxes. The trowelling bar and the guide strip in which it is mounted form an assembly which, for use with the subject apparatus, is straight in its free state. The apparatus comprises two plungers which are attached with some angular freedom to the guide strip at its quarter points, i.e. the two points essentially midway between its center and each of its ends. When the plungers are moved upward the guide strip/trowelling bar assembly is arched upward. When the plungers move downward the assembly is arched downward. The plunger motions are caused and controlled by two leaf springs, the first disposed to move the plungers upward, the second downward.

Abstract: A vertical-edge concrete-finishing tool having an elongated concrete former of small generally right triangular cross-sectional shape the hypotenuse side of which is a concave forming-surface extending longitudinally of the former and the legs of which are flat and intersect opposite the bottom of the concavity of said forming-surface. A shank member extends upwardly from one end of the former in supporting relation, and a handle member extends upwardly from the upper end of the shank member in supporting relation thereto.

Abstract: A tool for enabling the formation of smooth caulked joints between perpendicular surfaces includes a flat rectangular element defining four straight exterior edges and defining four corners of predetermined configuration whereby smooth caulked joints can be quickly and easily formed by moving the tool along the length of the caulked joint while maintaining the tool in contact with the perpendicular surfaces.

Abstract: Adapter for a mastic applicator and finishing tool flat box having a guide plate and corner guide assembly adapted to be mounted on opposite side and end walls of the flat box. Each corner guide is slidable between an extended position in which it has an end portion that can be projected beyond the end wall on which the assembly is mounted. The extended end portion is adapted to straddle a corner bead to guide the movement of the flat box along the corner bead during mastic filling of the corner bead. The corner guide end portion position in retracted position being out of contact with the wall board thereby permitting normal flat box mastic dispensing movement across the flat wall board surface. Each adapter guide plate having a flange portion overlying the flat box wall end on which it is mounted, the surface of the flange functioning as wear shoes adapted to ride on the abrasive wall board surfaces during normal flat box operation and during bead filling operation.

Abstract: A tool used to work joint compound into a wide angle corner formed by two abutting wallboard panels. The blade is formed of flexible sheet metal that is contoured so that it can be pressed into a wide angle corner to work joint compound into the corner seam and close the joint in a rapid and efficient manner.

Abstract: A method for forming cementitious material, such as gunite or the like, to a desired cross-sectional profile for an interior structure such as a swimming pool, skateboard bowl or the like. A forming assembly includes a cutting edge, which is formed so as to correspond to the final desired profile of the structure. The forming assembly is mounted so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis substantially coincident with the center of the structure being formed. In this manner, when the cementitious material is applied to the side walls and bottom of the excavation to a depth slightly greater than that as finally desired, and the forming assembly pivoted 360.degree. about its pivot axis, the final desired cross-sectional profile of the structure is attained due to the action of the forming assembly striking off the excess material applied to the excavation.

Abstract: An apparatus for shaping beads of fluent material such as caulking, grout or putty. A first preferred embodiment of the present invention is a bead shaper which has an essentially rectangular shaper blade mounted in a holder having a swivelable handle. The shaper blade has a number of notches which are adapted to receive a skid disposed essentially transverse to the longitudinal axis of the shaper blade. The shaper blade has a plurality of bead shaper edges at its four corners, each of which provides a different bead shape. The bead shaper is operated by placing the shaper blade against and perpendicular to the joined surfaces which have been caulked. The skid rests against one or both of these surfaces. The bead shaper edge rests on the caulking bead. The shaper blade is run along the caulking bead, forming the bead and pushing the excess caulking material forward of the blade and also scraping away any excess that is forced off to the sides of the bead.

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: A combined caulk application-striking tool is shown which is an elongated tube having a rearward end, and a forward end, the forward end having an upper wall, lower wall and two side walls. These walls are generally trapezoidal in cross section, and the upper and lower walls are substantially straight in cross section. The forward end of the elongated tube is inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis of the tube, from the upper wall rearwardly down to the lower wall. The tool may be used to apply caulk with the configuration forcing the caulk into the joint or opening and smoothing it. The tool may be also rotated so that the upper wall of the forward end is perpendicular to the area to be sealed, further forcing caulk into the joint or opening and providing for a flattened surface of the caulk.

Abstract: A glazing tool which has a handle plate to be gripped between the thumb and forefinger of an operator. Two spaced trim blades have runner edges disposed at an angle to handle plates to trim the bead of glazing material. These runner edges angle toward the distal end of the back plate where a bead contact blade is disposed transversely of the runner edges. Perforate side wings proximal to the bead contact blade rise upwardly and outwardly of the trim blades to guide trimmed glaze material away from the tool.

Abstract: A corner finishing tool for use in drywall finishing that consists of wings spreading from a center ridge that is configured to cut through drywall compound ("mud") on a wall corner, the wings including mud dams formed on their wall engaging faces to smooth tops from the mud and to spread a mud impregnated tape in from that wall joint and to direct excess mud into a space formed by that ridge, the dams and a flange projecting rearwardly from the peripheral edges of the wings.

Abstract: A tool for compressing and finishing the grout in joints between ceramic and mosaic tiles and the like. The tool includes a handle portion for gripping the device and a flexible yet resilient elongated shaft portion extending linearly therefrom. The shaft portion is bent about 20 degrees at a point approximately midway the length of the rod thereby forming two straight and distinct portions. The portion furthest from the handle, that is, the distal portion of the rod is placed atop the unhardened, exposed grout in the joints between tegular elements applied to a surface such that the entire distal portion is in contact with the grout material while the proximial portion of the rod assumes an approximately 20 degree angle with the surface. In this manner the user moves the tool along the grout joint while applying a desired amount of pressure such that the grout is compressed within the joints between tegular elements while it is also topically smoothed in an aesthetically appealing manner.