A mobile cart includes a frame; a front pair of wheels and a rear pair of wheels. At least one carrier is movably attached to the frame and configured to receive a drum thereon. The carrier is movable between a transport position, wherein the carrier is supported upon the frame, and a loading position, wherein the carrier is oriented generally upright. A corresponding at least one motorized drive member is attached to the frame and to the carrier, the motorized drive member being configured, when actuated, to move the corresponding carrier between the transport position and the loading position.

A mobile cart includes a frame; a front pair of wheels and a rear pair of wheels. At least one carrier is movably attached to the frame and configured to receive a drum thereon. The carrier is movable between a transport position, wherein the carrier is supported upon the frame, and a loading position, wherein the carrier is oriented generally upright. A corresponding at least one motorized drive member is attached to the frame and to the carrier, the motorized drive member being configured, when actuated, to move the corresponding carrier between the transport position and the loading position.

An asphalt emulsion application device for roofing cement application includes a rod, a first plate and a pair of second plates. The first plate has a first edge that is coupled to a first end of the rod. Each second plate is coupled to and extends transversely from a respective opposing side edge of the first plate. The rod is configured to be grasped in a hand of a user. The first plate is positioned on the rod and the second plates are positioned on the first plate such that the first plate and the second plates are configured to position of an emulsion, such as roofing cement. The rod is positioned to motivate the emulsion to a desired location. The rod also is positioned to motivate the first plate and the second plate to spread the emulsion.

An applicator system includes a delivery apparatus and a dispenser assembly. The delivery apparatus includes a carrier configured to support first and second containers containing first and second liquids, the first and second containers having first and second outlets. The dispenser assembly includes a frame, a first distribution manifold removably connected to the frame, and a plurality of nozzles. The first distribution manifold includes an inlet and a plurality of outlets in fluid communication with the inlet. Each of the plurality of nozzles is removably fluidly coupled to a corresponding outlet of the first distribution manifold. The applicator system further includes a first hose, wherein one end of the first hose is removably fluidly coupleable to the inlet of the first distribution manifold and another end of the first hose is removably fluidly coupleable to at least one of the first outlet and the second outlet.

A coating applicator that applies a coating or liquid to a variety of different substrates having different contoured surfaces is disclosed, A coating applicator of the present disclosure is able to reach, contact, and cover the entirety of a contoured substrate. In this manner, the coating applicator is able to transfer a coating to the entirety of the contoured substrate. Additionally, fluid application systems of the present disclosure include systems for advantageously providing a fluid to a fluid applicator.

A roof inspection and repair device is disclosed that can be wheeled along a roof to identify loose shingles and dispense the sealant necessary to secure them in place. The roof inspection and repair device has both a blowing system and a sealant dispensing system. The blowing system may include an air tube having an air tube inlet that can be connected to a blower and an air tube outlet. The sealant dispensing system may include one or more sealant storage containers connected to a sealant dispenser by one or more sealant tubes. The roof inspection and repair device may further include a shingle lift mechanism.

An applicator system includes a delivery apparatus and a dispenser assembly. The delivery apparatus includes a carrier configured to support first and second containers containing first and second liquids, the first and second containers having first and second outlets. The dispenser assembly includes a frame, a first distribution manifold removably connected to the frame, and a plurality of nozzles. The first distribution manifold includes an inlet and a plurality of outlets in fluid communication with the inlet. Each of the plurality of nozzles is removably fluidly coupled to a corresponding outlet of the first distribution manifold. The applicator system further includes a first hose, wherein one end of the first hose is removably fluidly coupleable to the inlet of the first distribution manifold and another end of the first hose is removably fluidly coupleable to at least one of the first outlet and the second outlet.

A system for installing shingles on a roof is provided. One embodiment includes a navigational apparatus for traversing the roof and a roof shingle installation apparatus attached to the navigational apparatus for installing the shingles. The roof shingle installation apparatus is designed to remove a shingle from a bundle of shingles, and position the shingle, and fasten it to the roof.

A system for installing shingles on a roof is provided. One embodiment includes a navigational apparatus for traversing the roof and a roof shingle installation apparatus attached to the navigational apparatus for installing the shingles. The roof shingle installation apparatus is designed to remove a shingle from a bundle of shingles, and position the shingle, and fasten it to the roof.

Devices configured to operate on an angled surface (e.g., a roof), and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, representative systems include an apparatus with a body assembly, an arm assembly coupled to the body assembly, and a material handling assembly coupled to the arm assembly. The body assembly can include a body frame, and a plurality of positioning assemblies coupleable to cables and configured to position and/or orient the body frame on the surface. The arm assembly includes a proximal end portion rotatably coupled to the body portion and a distal end portion opposite the proximal end portion. The material handling assembly is coupled to the distal end portion of the arm assembly and is configured to carry a surface material to be positioned on the angled surface.