Provided is a hand tool for applying drywall joint compound. The hand tool can include a handle having first end and a second end. The hand tool can also include a blade having a first portion defining a front plane, a second portion defining a second plane, a proximal end adjacent to a first portion of the blade, and a distal end adjacent to a second portion of the blade. A bend line can be disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The proximal end of the blade can be coupled to the second end of the handle such that the handle is aligned with the front plane. The bend line can be defined by the second portion of the blade being bent at an angle with respect to the front portion. The bend in the blade increases the distance between the handle and the wall.
A metal hand tool including a handle attached to a blade piece and method of construction. The blade piece includes a blade opposite an elongated tang. The handle is made up of two, welded, symmetrical handle halves, each handle half having an opening for receiving a hang hole piece and a notched distal end for forming a handle opening to receive the blade piece elongated tang. In an embodiment, the handle includes a curved distal end accommodating a curved welded connection between the blade piece and the handle. The hand tool further includes a hang hole piece configured for placement through the hang hole openings in the handle and for welded connection to the handle. In an embodiment, the elongated tang includes a hang hole opening through which the hang hole extends. Some embodiments further include one or more tang guide pieces welded to the interior of the handle.
B25G 3/34 - Attaching handles to the implements by pressing the handle on the implementsAttaching handles to the implements using cement or molten metal, e.g. casting, mouldingAttaching handles to the implements by welding or the like
A system for finishing surfaces with a finishing material includes a handle assembly with proximal and distal ends. A material reservoir is mounted on the handle distal and includes an inlet and an outlet. A material applicator tool is mounted on the reservoir and receives material from the reservoir outlet. A discharge mechanism includes an extendable- retractable component or linear actuator connected to the reservoir for discharging or reloading material. Multiple embodiments utilizing different linear actuators are disclosed. An alternative embodiment includes a push-to-open valve mechanism. Additional embodiments include an adjustment mechanism on the push-to-open valve mechanism accommodating adjustment of flow of finishing compound when the push-to-open valve is engaged.
E04F 21/02 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for applying plasticised masses to surfaces, e.g. plastering walls
B05C 17/015 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material through an outlet orifice by pressure with pneumatically actuated piston or the like
E04F 21/06 - Implements for applying plaster, insulating material, or the like
A metal hand tool including a handle attached to a blade piece and method of construction. The blade piece includes a blade opposite an elongated tang. The handle is made up of two, welded, symmetrical handle halves, each handle half having an opening for receiving a hang hole piece and a notched distal end for forming a handle opening to receive the blade piece elongated tang. In an embodiment, the handle includes a curved distal end accommodating a curved welded connection between the blade piece and the handle. The hand tool further includes a hang hole piece configured for placement through the hang hole openings in the handle and for welded connection to the handle. In an embodiment, the elongated tang includes a hang hole opening through which the hang hole extends. Some embodiments further include one or more tang guide pieces welded to the interior of the handle.
E04F 21/165 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for finishing joints, e.g. implements for raking or filling joints, jointers
B25G 3/34 - Attaching handles to the implements by pressing the handle on the implementsAttaching handles to the implements using cement or molten metal, e.g. casting, mouldingAttaching handles to the implements by welding or the like
A hawk for semi-viscous material, such as drywall finishing compound, includes a panel with upper and lower surfaces and a perimeter. A handle is threadably connected to said panel and extends downwardly from a central portion of said panel lower surface. The panel includes hard-coat anodized surfaces, which facilitate cleaning and provide resistance to scratching and corrosion.
E04F 21/02 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for applying plasticised masses to surfaces, e.g. plastering walls
B05C 17/00 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
B05C 17/10 - Hand tools for removing partially or for spreading or redistributing applied liquids or other fluent materials, e.g. colour touchers
B05C 19/00 - Apparatus specially adapted for applying particulate materials to surfaces
B05C 19/04 - Apparatus specially adapted for applying particulate materials to surfaces the particulate material being projected, poured or allowed to flow onto the surface of the work
E04F 21/06 - Implements for applying plaster, insulating material, or the like
A metal hand tool including a handle attached to a blade piece and method of construction. The blade piece includes a blade opposite an elongated tang. The handle is made up of two, welded, symmetrical handle halves, each handle half having an opening for receiving a hang hole piece and a notched distal end for forming a handle opening to receive the blade piece elongated tang. In an embodiment, the handle includes a curved distal end accommodating a curved welded connection between the blade piece and the handle. The hand tool further includes a hang hole piece configured for placement through the hang hole openings in the handle and for welded connection to the handle. In an embodiment, the elongated tang includes a hang hole opening through which the hang hole extends. Some embodiments further include one or more tang guide pieces welded to the interior of the handle.
E04F 21/165 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for finishing joints, e.g. implements for raking or filling joints, jointers
B25G 3/34 - Attaching handles to the implements by pressing the handle on the implementsAttaching handles to the implements using cement or molten metal, e.g. casting, mouldingAttaching handles to the implements by welding or the like
A system for finishing surfaces with a finishing material includes a handle assembly with proximal and distal ends. A material reservoir is mounted on the handle distal and includes an inlet and an outlet. A material applicator tool is mounted on the reservoir and receives material from the reservoir outlet. A discharge mechanism includes an extendable-retractable component or linear actuator connected to the reservoir for discharging or reloading material. Multiple embodiments utilizing different linear actuators are disclosed. An alternative embodiment includes a push-to-open valve mechanism. Additional embodiments include an adjustment mechanism on the push-to-open valve mechanism accommodating adjustment of flow of finishing compound when the push-to-open valve is engaged.
B05C 17/005 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material through an outlet orifice by pressure
B05C 17/10 - Hand tools for removing partially or for spreading or redistributing applied liquids or other fluent materials, e.g. colour touchers
B05C 17/00 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
B05C 5/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work from an outlet device in contact, or almost in contact, with the work
Drywall installation and repair tools, namely, drywall hawks, flat finisher boxes, corner finisher boxes, putty knives, taping knives, finishing knives, mud pans, hand saws, scoops for moving drywall from buckets, mud mixers, taping tools in the nature of hand-operated drywall tape applicators and rollers, hand-operated finishing compound application tools in the nature of corner trowels, flat edge trowels and skimming blades, extendable handles for drywall installation and repair tools, and parts therefor, excluding automotive repair tools and parts therefor, tool storage, and tool control systems
A system for finishing surfaces with a finishing material includes a handle assembly with proximal and distal ends. A material reservoir is mounted on the handle distal and includes an inlet and an outlet. A material applicator tool is mounted on the reservoir and receives material from the reservoir outlet. A discharge mechanism includes an extendable-retractable component or linear actuator connected to the reservoir for discharging or reloading material. An alternative embodiment includes a lockable, compressible gas spring. Another alternative embodiment includes a rotating element driven by a reversible motor mounted on the handle assembly. The rotating element drives a discharge mechanism in a discharge direction of rotation, and reloads the reservoir in a reload direction of rotation. Multiple alternative embodiments of linear actuators are disclosed. An alternative embodiment includes a push-to-open valve mechanism.
E04F 21/12 - Mechanical implements acting by gas pressure, e.g. steam pressure
E04F 21/02 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for applying plasticised masses to surfaces, e.g. plastering walls
E04F 21/165 - Implements for finishing work on buildings for finishing joints, e.g. implements for raking or filling joints, jointers
B05C 17/005 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material through an outlet orifice by pressure
B05C 17/01 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material through an outlet orifice by pressure with mechanically or electrically actuated piston or the like
A system for finishing surfaces with a finishing material includes a handle assembly with proximal and distal ends. A material reservoir is mounted on the handle distal and includes an inlet and an outlet. A material applicator tool is mounted on the reservoir and receives material from the reservoir outlet. A discharge mechanism includes an extendable-retractable component connected to the reservoir for discharging or reloading material. An alternative embodiment includes a lockable, compressible gas spring. Another alternative embodiment includes a rotating element driven by a reversible motor mounted on the handle assembly. The rotating element drives a discharge mechanism in a discharge direction of rotation, and reloads the reservoir in a reload direction of rotation.
B05C 17/00 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
B05C 17/01 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material through an outlet orifice by pressure with mechanically or electrically actuated piston or the like
A system for finishing surfaces with a finishing material includes a handle assembly with proximal and distal ends. A material reservoir is mounted on the handle distal and includes an inlet and an outlet. A material applicator tool is mounted on the reservoir and receives material from the reservoir outlet. A discharge mechanism includes an
extendable-retractable component or linear actuator connected to the reservoir for discharging or reloading material. An alternative embodiment includes a lockable, compressible gas spring. Another alternative embodiment includes a rotating element driven by a reversible motor mounted on the handle assembly. The rotating element drives a discharge mechanism in a discharge direction of rotation, and reloads the reservoir in a reload direction of rotation. Multiple alternative embodiments of linear actuators are disclosed. An alternative embodiment includes a push-to-open valve mechanism.
