An oscillating grout applicator for applying a volume of grout to a target surface includes a grout reservoir for receiving the volume of grout, the grout reservoir having an inlet and an outlet. The outlet of the reservoir is coupled to a resilient mouth, and an oscillator is operatively coupled to the resilient mouth so as to apply or transmit an oscillating motion to the resilient mouth. Momentary liquefaction of a portion of the volume of grout located within the resilient mouth occurs when the oscillating motion is applied to the resilient mouth, thereby urging the volume of grout through the resilient mouth and onto the target surface. The resilient mouth may be manufactured of a resilient rubber, or other suitable resilient material.

An oscillating grout applicator for applying a volume of grout to a target surface includes a grout reservoir for receiving the volume of grout, the grout reservoir having an inlet and an outlet. The outlet of the reservoir is coupled to a resilient mouth, and an oscillator is operatively coupled to the resilient mouth so as to apply or transmit an oscillating motion to the resilient mouth. Momentary liquefaction of a portion of the volume of grout located within the resilient mouth occurs when the oscillating motion is applied to the resilient mouth, thereby urging the volume of grout through the resilient mouth and onto the target surface. The resilient mouth may be manufactured of a resilient rubber, or other suitable resilient material.

A method to minimize or eliminate sanding by illuminating an area by showing contrasting areas of light and dark distinguishing imperfections in the gypsum board and where to fill and taper a plurality of layers of joint compound to finish gypsum boards to a height of zero using a lighting device that includes LEDs, at least one magnet, and a power supply unit. The lighting device comprises a junction box having a top face and LED diodes secured therein. On one side of the lighting device is the power switch. A low voltage wire network runs through the junction box and power supply unit. The lighting device is magnetically securable to metal fasteners in the gypsum board. The power supply unit includes an internal battery and a power switch. The portable lighting device is connectible to the internal battery.

A method to minimize or eliminate sanding by illuminating an area by showing contrasting areas of light and dark distinguishing imperfections in the gypsum board and where to fill and taper a plurality of layers of joint compound to finish gypsum boards to a height of zero using a lighting device that includes LEDs, at least one magnet, and a power supply unit. The lighting device comprises a junction box having a top face and LED diodes secured therein. On one side of the lighting device is the power switch. A low voltage wire network runs through the junction box and power supply unit. The lighting device is magnetically securable to metal fasteners in the gypsum board. The power supply unit includes an internal battery and a power switch. The portable lighting device is connectible to the internal battery.

The invention relates to a pointing device (10) for pointing brickwork a method for pointing brickwork and use of the pointing device (10) for pointing brickwork. The pointing device comprises: ⋅—a support (12) that is configured for supporting a product (14) comprising brickwork; ⋅—a filling nozzle (20); ⋅—a pointing substance container (22) that is operatively coupled with the filling nozzle (20), wherein the pointing substance container (22) is configured for holding a pointing substance; ⋅—movement means (24) that are configured to position the filling nozzle (20) relative to the support (12); ⋅—a control unit (26) configured for ⋅—controlling the movement means (24); and ⋅—determining the amount of pointing substance in relation to a point; ⋅—a sensor (28) that is operatively connected to the controller (26), and is configured for sensing the location and size of the point; and ⋅—orientation means (30) that are configured to establish a relative position between the filling nozzle (20) and the support (12).

A hawk having a first board with an upper surface, an opposing lower surface, and an edge. A handle is attached to the lower surface of the first board, and a hinge is attached to the edge of the first board. A second board with an upper surface is also attached to the hinge. An angle between the first board and the second board can be set as desired by selectively rotating the hinge between the first board and the second board.

An apparatus for use in drywall plastering, and more specifically for applying a pumpable finishing compound to a surface, is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a receptacle for storing the pumpable compound, an applicator for applying the compound to a surface or feature to which the compound is to be applied, a pump for pumping the compound from the receptacle to the applicator for application to the surface or feature, an electric motor which drives the pump, a battery that powers the electric motor, and a conduit through which the compound is pumped from the receptacle to the applicator, and the receptacle, pump, motor and battery of the apparatus may be able to be worn by a user, or carried on a part of the user’s body, while the apparatus is in use for applying the compound to the surface or feature. The apparatus is self-contained and self-powered, and it can consequently operate in an “untethered” manner in the sense that it does not require any power cables extending from the apparatus to a remote power outlet or generator, and there is no need for any hoses or the like to deliver finishing compound, or compressed air, or anything like that, to the apparatus while it is in use.

An apparatus for use in drywall plastering, and more specifically for applying a pumpable finishing compound to a surface, is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a receptacle for storing the pumpable compound, an applicator for applying the compound to a surface or feature to which the compound is to be applied, a pump for pumping the compound from the receptacle to the applicator for application to the surface or feature, an electric motor which drives the pump, a battery that powers the electric motor, and a conduit through which the compound is pumped from the receptacle to the applicator, and the receptacle, pump, motor and battery of the apparatus may be able to be worn by a user, or carried on a part of the user’s body, while the apparatus is in use for applying the compound to the surface or feature. The apparatus is self-contained and self-powered, and it can consequently operate in an “untethered” manner in the sense that it does not require any power cables extending from the apparatus to a remote power outlet or generator, and there is no need for any hoses or the like to deliver finishing compound, or compressed air, or anything like that, to the apparatus while it is in use.

A system for finishing an interior or exterior drywall surface of a building structure can apply a predetermined formulation of dispensable compound material in liquefied form at a continuous flow with simultaneous surface finishing characteristics while reducing labor intensity and maximizing finish quality to a level 5 standard.

A system for finishing an interior or exterior drywall surface of a building structure can apply a predetermined formulation of dispensable compound material in liquefied form at a continuous flow with simultaneous surface finishing characteristics while reducing labor intensity and maximizing finish quality to a level 5 standard.