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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7743586 | Mortar applying machine and block for use in conjunction therewith A mortar applying machine incorporating housing, having a rotatable drive wheel mounted therein, the drive wheel adhered upon a pivot shaft located within the housing, and the drive wheel being disposed through the bottom of the housing for mortar and engagement wit... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7421829 | Drywall installation tool and method A drywall panel installation tool provides engagement for the trailing edge of a drywall panel that is being installed having an internal or external radius curved surface. The tool may include a first flat plate having apertures therein for insertion of the fastene... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7353617 | Surface template A surface template is disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, the surface template includes at least two template panels of similar size and shape and disposed in spaced-apart relationship to each other. Each of the at least two template panels has a pair of side... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7313872 | Board alignment tool and method A board alignment tool includes a first plate having a bottom end and a top end. The bottom end is pointed. A second plate has a first end and a second end. The first end is pivotally coupled to the first plate. A catch is attached to the second plate adjacent to th... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7254899 | Arch measuring device A measuring device for measuring the arc of an arched window comprising a base; measuring means selectively rotatable relative said base for measuring a distance between said base and said arch at a selected angle. ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7207612 | Suspended lifting apparatus A suspended lifting apparatus for grasping and releasing unwieldy objects. As the apparatus is raised, a hinged mechanism causes the weight of the object being lifted to draw extendable lever arms of the apparatus inward, thereby gripping the object. An articulating... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7185472 | Concrete-based material, and method of applying the same A concrete-based mortar is prepared for application on the exterior of a concrete building or other structure. The drying time of the concrete-based mortar is reduced by addition of an accelerant compound. After the concrete-based mortar sets on the building or othe... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7156145 | Apparatus and method for inserting parts into a mold A dispensing arrangement for inserting a part into a cast iron mold includes a dispenser apparatus configured to dispense a predetermined number of parts, a staging apparatus configured to position the parts in a selective orientation and a jig apparatus configured ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7134253 | Siding installation apparatuses and methods for installing siding pieces on walls Siding installation apparatuses and methods for engaging a first siding piece and supporting a second siding piece are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a support member having a support surface to support the second siding piece, an engage... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7070667 | Method and tool for installing tile on a wall Tiles are installed on a vertical wall by employing an elongate, straight device that includes a spirit level. The device is positioned in overlying relation to the wall and rotated until it is horizontal as indicated by the spirit level. A plurality of longitudinal... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7017308 | Bricklaying tool A bricklaying tool includes a mortar guide member having a slot for reception of mortar when the tool is placed on a course of bricks when building a wall. The mortar guide member has a brick engagement panel. An upstanding mortar retaining flange is provided having... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6935084 | Taper-ream wood repair apparatus and method A tapered plug having a compressible and conically tapered outer surface is permeated with a dry, water-activated adhesive. A pilot hole most preferably passes through the center of the tapered plug, ensuring proper alignment for a replacement fastener such as a woo... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6920735 | Block positioning tool A block positioning tool includes a first elongated member and a second elongated member attached together such that a L-shaped frame is formed. The frame has an upper surface and a bottom surface. The first and second elongated members each have a slot therein exte... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6913063 | Apparatus and method for inserting parts into a mold A dispensing arrangement for inserting a part into a cast iron mold includes a dispenser apparatus configured to dispense a predetermined number of parts, a staging apparatus configured to position the parts in a selective orientation and a jig apparatus configured ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6857234 | Masonry control joint guide A plumbing system and method for plumbing a control joint in a masonry wall. The plumbing system comprises: a bracket mountable to an interior wall surface, wherein the bracket includes an extension having a guiding system; and a vertically oriented plumb rod that c... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6688073 | Method of forming a composite panel A method of forming a composite panel with a facade comprising a planar arrangement of thin discrete facers on a body of structural backing material. The method comprises the steps of providing a horizontal casting bed, providing a plurality of facers eac... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6662522 | Gypsum board hanging tool The present invention relates to a gypsum board hanging tool that allows a single workman to hang gypsum board on a conventional or inclined ceiling. Specifically, the gypsum board hanging tool comprises a support housing, a wheel that is rotatably attach... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6629395 | Wall unit forming method and apparatus A method of forming a wall unit having a veneer face is disclosed. Initially, a pair of side wall panels and a pair of end panels are mounted substantially upright. Stones or other suitable material are set sequentially in a horizontally disposed course u... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6625951 | Floor laying and leveling system A system for laying and leveling a tile walking surface, i.e. indoor floor or outdoor patio or pathway, where the system relies upon the use of inserts embedded within the adhesive for securing the tile. A preferred insert is a single plastic member, pref... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6604326 | Universal brick-back holder A holder comprising a rigid base bar having a pin end and a stabilizing end; a rigid stabilizing bar having a base end and an opposite end, with the base end of the rigid stabilizing bar being rigidly attached to the stabilizing end of the rigid base bar,... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6550214 | Concrete smoothing device A concrete smoothing device including a plate portion having an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface is planar for positioning on freshly poured concrete. The upper surface has a reinforcement brace secured centrally thereon. A swivel brac... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6539677 | Form brace with adjustable face An adjustable support bracing system for an upright structure includes a substantially vertical main frame and a support plate member pivotally secured to the main frame. The support plate extends on a first side of the main frame and provides supporting ... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6374569 | Vibrating screed and method for using same A screed device includes a screed plate having two arms separately attached at their lower ends to the screed plate. The arms are pivotally attached to the screed plate for pivotal movement about both a vertical axis and a horizontal axis.... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6349522 | Brick block and process and apparatus therefor An apparatus and process for the manufacture of brick block, i.e. a concrete chimney or wall block, with an impressed brick grout pattern on the face thereof, comprises a mold adapted to fit a known concrete block manufacturing machine. The mold has grout... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6286436 | Mobile cement laying machine A mobile cement laying machine for delivering concrete via tracks to areas which are difficult to access by truck. The mobile cement laying machine includes a carriage with a front end and a back end. A hopper is mounted to an upper side of the carriage t... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6226948 | Method and apparatus for waterproofing concrete An injection packer, injection packer installation/removal tool, and method of use thereof are especially suited for use in the repair of concrete structures and the like. The injection packer includes a body that is removable from a nonmetallic expansion... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6223495 | Vibrating screed with rollers A vibrating screed with rollers for use in leveling a concrete pour. The screed comprises an elongate screed member defining opposed first and second ends and extensible between a pair of screed rails. A first and second roller are rotatably mounted to th... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6170221 | Block and brick wall construction system A system and method for delivering mortar to blocks or bricks used for forming a wall. The system includes a pressurized tank which is used for receiving and dispensing the mortar at an elevated pressure. A delivery hose is attached to the tank. The deliv... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6164037 | Formliner for decorative wall A formliner for use in manufacturing a decorative panel made up of a layer of concrete or other cementitious material interconnecting a layer of spaced apart bricks or other decorative elements, secured in the cementitious material. The formliner is made ... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6065254 | Adjustable, foldable support brace A foldable and portable support brace is provided for supporting masonry walls during construction. The brace includes a main frame, an optional ledge, and a support leg member. The ledge is a fold down ledge which is attached to a swinging ledge support.... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6041567 | Formliner for decorative wall A formliner for use in manufacturing a decorative panel made up of a layer of concrete or other cementitious material interconnecting a layer of spaced apart bricks or other decorative elements, secured in the cementitious material. The formliner is made ... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6000193 | Easily adjustable, reusable arch-forming assembly for creating a framework for constructing arches and archways A reusable and adjustable arch-forming assembly employing a flexible sheet for placing construction materials thereon for the purpose of constructing an arch. The assembly has a center pole with a vertex support and two cross beams mounted by their proxim... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5964073 | Brick laying aid A brick laying aid comprising a box-shaped container open at one end and one side to receive a brick as a relatively close fit between two side walls and lying against a base wall and an end wall which may be of adjustable thicknesses, one side wall havin... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5937610 | Method of forming a structural block or brick wall A method of forming a structural wall using lightweight or heavyweight block or brick. A removable lightweight wall panel is used as a guide for forming the wall. The method includes first installing the removable wall panel vertically next to a chalk lin... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5894676 | Brick laying template A template for laying a plurality of bricks including a substantially planar and rigid sheet having a plurality of support pins projecting therefrom at a 90° angle in a predetermined pattern for supporting a plurality of bricks. This pattern includes a f... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5893255 | Method for locating a wall form assembly on a floor of a concrete structure, and implements for use in said locating method In a method for locating a wall form assembly at an intended position on a floor of a concrete structure, a number of retaining grooves are initially formed in the floor at a boundary of the intended position of the wall form assembly. Thereafter, a numbe... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5873211 | Bracket for speed lead A bracket to hold a bricklayer's speed lead in position on a wall. The bracket, which is contoured to fit the speed lead, has two vertical flanges, one of which is longer than the other, a horizontal flange extending perpendicularly between the vertical f... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5855075 | Brick-laying template A template for laying a plurality of bricks including a substantially planar and rigid sheet having a plurality of support pins projecting therefrom at a 90° angle in a predetermined pattern for supporting a plurality of bricks. This pattern includes a f... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5839251 | Masonry structure building aid A masonry construction aid that enables novice and professional masons to easily construct a masonry structure such as a sidewalk, patio, driveway or vertical wall. The aid allows its user to insert masonry into a pre-determined, pre-formed, soluble patte... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5761866 | Stucco reveal connection system An intersection assembly for use with an architectural stucco reveal system. The stucco reveal system generally includes elongated strips of material which can be attached to an underlying structure. The strips include a base portion and generally two spa... | 06/09/1998 |
