VIBRATING FLOAT TOOL

Abstract

A vibration float tool comprising a float pad, an enclosed vibrating component affixed to the top of the float pad, a switch affixed to a battery used for activating and deactivating the enclosed vibrating component, a handle affixed to a surface of the enclosed vibrating component and the battery is used for powering the enclosed vibrating component wherein the battery attached to the handle. A method of using the vibrating float tool to level and settle a semi-liquid construction substrate, comprising activating the enclosed vibrating component with the switch, applying the float pad of the vibrating float tool across the semi-liquid construction substrate, leveling the surface of the semi-liquid construction substrate and setting the semi-liquid construction substrate.

Claims

1. A vibration float tool comprising: a float pad; an enclosed vibrating component affixed to top of said float pad; a switch affixed to a battery used for activating and deactivating said enclosed vibrating component; a handle affixed to a surface of said enclosed vibrating component; wherein said battery is used for powering said enclosed vibrating component; and said battery is attached to said handle.

2. The vibration float tool of claim 1 wherein said float pad is composed of magnesium.

3. The vibration float tool of claim 1 wherein said float pad is composed of aluminum.

4. The vibration float tool of claim 1 wherein said float pad is composed of wood.

5. The vibration float tool of claim 1 wherein said switch is a toggle switch.

6. The vibration float tool of claim 1 wherein said switch is a push-button.

7. The vibration float tool of claim 1 wherein said handle is extendable and retractable.

8. The vibration float tool of claim 1 wherein said handle is removable.

9. The vibration float tool of claim 1 wherein said battery is rechargeable.

10. The vibration float tool of claim 1 wherein said battery is removable.

11. The vibration float tool of claim 1 wherein said battery is an existing power tool battery pack.

12. The vibration float tool of claim 1 wherein said enclosed vibrating component is equipped with a rotary button.

13. The vibration float tool of claim 10 wherein said rotary button adjusts the speed of said vibration.

14. The vibration float tool of claim 10 wherein said rotary button adjusts the strength of said vibration.

15. A method of using the vibrating float tool of claim 1, to level and settle a semi-liquid construction substrate, comprising: activating said enclosed vibrating component with said switch; applying said float pad of said vibrating float tool across said semi-liquid construction substrate; leveling the surface of said semi-liquid construction substrate; and setting said semi-liquid construction substrate.

16. A vibration float tool kit for the leveling and finishing of semi-liquid construction substrate, said kit comprising: a float pad; a set of clips, screws and brackets; an enclosed vibrating component affixed to the top of said float pad with said clips; a switch affixed to a battery; said battery clips into said handle; and a handle affixed to the surface of said enclosed vibrating component with said screws and said brackets.

17. A kit as set forth in claim 15, wherein said float pad is a replaceable element of said kit.

18. A kit as set forth in claim 15, wherein said battery is a replaceable element of said kit.

19. A kit as set forth in claim 15, wherein said battery is a rechargeable element of said kit.

20. The kit as set forth in claim 15, further comprising a set of instructions for assembly and use.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] To easily identify the discussion of any particular element or act, the most significant digit or digits in a reference number refer to the figure number in which that element is first introduced.

[0025] FIG. 1 illustrates a front profile 100 in accordance with one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 2 illustrates a top profile 200 in accordance with one embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The details of one or more embodiments of the subject matter of this specification are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features, aspects, and advantages of the subject matter will become apparent from the description, the drawings, and the claims.

[0028] Like reference numbers and designations in the various drawings indicate like elements.

[0029] FIG. 1 depicts a front profile 100 of one embodiment of a vibrating float tool. An enclosed vibrating component 102 is shown affixed on top of a float pad 104. A handle 108 is shown affixed to the surface of the enclosed vibrating component 102 with an accompanying battery 106 shown attached to the handle 108. A switch 110 is visible on top of the battery 106. The float pad 104 is the point of contact with the concrete or any other semi-liquid construction substrate undergoing finishing. The enclosed vibrating component 102 is activated and deactivated via a switch 110. Embodiments of the switch 110 include, but are not limited to, a toggle switch and a push-button. Embodiments of the composition of the float pad 104 include, but are not limited to, magnesium, aluminum and wood. In another embodiment, the battery 106 is rechargeable. In another embodiment, the battery 106 is removable. In another embodiment, the battery is an existing power tool battery pack. In another embodiment, the enclosed vibrating component 102 is equipped with a rotary button which is capable of adjusting the speed of the vibration. In another embodiment, the enclosed vibrating component 102 is equipped with a rotary button which is capable of adjusting the strength of the vibration.

[0030] FIG. 2 depicts a top profile 200 of one embodiment of a vibrating float tool. The battery 106 is shown affixed to the handle 108, which are both affixed to the enclosed vibrating component 102. A switch 110 is present on the surface of the battery 106. The vibrating float tool may be employed to level and settle semi-liquid construction substrate by activating the switch 110 to power the enclosed vibrating component 102 and applying the vibrating float tool across the semi-liquid construction substrate until the substrate has become leveled and has settled. The addition of vibration at the point of application aids in the mixture of the semi-liquid construction substrate and helps to draw bubbles away from the substrate surface, vastly reducing effort required and accelerating the settling process. In another embodiment, the handle 108 is extendable and retractable to allow a user to cover a greater range of motion. In another embodiment, the handle 108 is removeable.

[0031] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention and method of use to the precise forms disclosed. Obviously, many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments described were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, and to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions or substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient but is intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present invention.