Patent Application
20130223932
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The field of the embodiments is concrete finishing equipment and leveling equipment.
A worker who is finishing concrete needs to level the surface of the concrete. The worker typically turns to a common device called a screed. A screed is simply a long, thin, flat item typically a wooden 2×4 or similar type of object. The worker takes the screed, places it on top of the concrete and on top of the forms on either side of the concrete and holds the screed across the concrete thereby leveling the concrete with the tops of the concrete forms. It is very common for the worker to use a 2×4 or similar shaped piece of wood. It is also common for the workers to generally look for this type of object in the vicinity of the work area. Because the worker typically looks for a common object such as a 2×4, it is not as common that the worker has at his or his disposal a means of attaching a handle to the screed. Therefore, the worker typically is on their knees or bending over from the waist to move the screed across the concrete. This type of action puts severe physical exertion on the worker and causes severe lower back and lower leg problems. In addition, it is thought typically it is difficult for the worker to attach a handle to the screed that is secure and attached at the proper angle.
The most common problem with building a screed on a job site or at the shop is attaching handles to the screed. If more than one handle is to be attached, the angle of the handles must be identical. After mounting the handles, they are usually not adjustable.
The embodiments of the Screed Bracket are comprised of a screed clamp and a handle bracket. The screed clamp is essentially a rectangular, three dimensional structure that fits over a screed. The screed bracket forms one or more screed apertures and a handle aperture. The one or more screed apertures are located so that a fastener, including without limitation a screw or a nail, can be installed through the screed apertures, thereby securing the screed clamp
The handle bracket is integrally formed with and to the screed clamp in such a manner as the handle bracket protrudes from the screed clamp at a specific angle.
The handle aperture is used to secure the handle bracket to a handle. The handle is inserted into the handle bracket and the handle is secured via a fastener, including without limitation a screw or a nail that is installed through the handle aperture thereby securing the handle bracket to the handle.
In this respect, it is to be understood that the embodiments in this application are not limited to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the description or illustrated in the drawings. The embodiments are capable of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the embodiments described in this application. Additional benefits and advantages of the present embodiments will become apparent in those skilled in the art to which the embodiments relate from the description of the preferred embodiment and the appended claims, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the embodiments described herein.
Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The abstract is neither intended to define the embodiments of the application, which is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the embodiments in any way.
The embodiments of the Screed Bracket 100 are comprised of a screed clamp 102 and a handle bracket 101.
The screed clamp 102 is essentially a rectangular three dimensional structure that fits over a screed. As shown in
The screed bracket 100 forms one or more screed apertures 103 and a handle aperture 104. The one or more screed apertures 103 are located near the bottom edge of the screed clamp 102 so that a fastener, including without limitation a screw or a nail, can be installed through the one or more screed aperture 103, thereby securing the screed clamp 102 to the screed. In other words, a fastener secures the screed clamp 102 to the screed via one or more screed apertures 103. The handle bracket 101 is integrally formed with and to the screed clamp 102 in such a manner as the handle bracket 101 protrudes from the screed clamp at a specific angle. In one embodiment of the Screed Bracket 100, the handle protrudes at approximately a 38 degree angle. However, other embodiments of the Screed Bracket 100 the handle can protrude between a 10 degree angle off the horizontal up to a 45 degree off the horizontal. In one embodiment of the Screed Bracket 100, the entire assembly is manufactured from polymeric material. In another embodiment of the screed bracket, the entire embodiment is manufactured from recycled polymeric material.
The handle aperture 104 is used to secure the handle bracket 101 to a handle. In an embodiment, a handle is a long, cylindrical handle typically a common wooden tool handle. The handle is inserted into the handle bracket 101 and the handle is secured via a fastener, including without limitation a screw or a nail that is installed through the handle aperture 104 thereby securing the handle bracket 101 to the handle. The stepped grips 201 of the interior of the handle bracket 101 serves to securely grip the wooden handle when inserted in handle bracket 101. The wooden handle can also be permanently affixed by inserting a screw or nail through the handle aperture 104 which is formed by the handle bracket 101.
The Screed Bracket 100 eliminates at least three problems associated with the previous solutions. In one best mode of operating the Screed Bracket 100, the Screed Bracket 100 is slid over a 2″×4″ or other similar sized screed and one or more fasteners, such as wood screws or nails, are inserted through the fastener apertures formed by the Screed Bracket 100. The angle of the handle on the Screed Bracket 100 is predesigned so that all handles angles are the same. Lastly, to adjust for the width between handles, they can be easily moved by removing screws, adjusting a plurality of Screed Brackets to desired width, and then re-securing with screws. As you can see, the Screed Bracket makes building a screed simple. There is no need for a skilled carpenter, or even a shop full of tools.
The Screed Bracket 100 will save time and money on any project where screeding material is done. It's flexibility to meet all demands of its operator will increase productivity. With The Saddle Bracket, your screed will be assembled accurately each and every time.
This application claims priority to the U.S. provisional patent application with Ser. No. 61/603,339 titled “Screed Bracket” filed on Feb. 26, 2012. The entire contents of U.S. provisional application 61/603,339 is herein incorporated by reference.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61603339 | Feb 2012 | US |
