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Mortar finishing tool

a finishing tool and mortar technology, applied in the field of mortar hawks or mortar holding apparatuses, can solve the problems of not teaching or suggesting a device adapted to work with very small mortar, not teaching a handle of instant type, cumbersome, etc., and achieves the effect of easing the transfer of mortar and keeping the consistency of mortar

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-04-16
PODISH ROBERT
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[0009]It is the objective of the instant invention to provide a mortar tool specifically adapted to use for touch-up, finishing brick-work jobs. Detailing and finishing mortar work requires precise, clean application of the mortar, and this invention eases the transfer of mortar, keeps the mortar consistent, and allows for exact manipulation and placement of the mortar.

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However, the prior art does not teach or suggest a device adapted to work with very small, touch-up amounts of mortar.
The prior art also does not teach a handle of the instant type wherein it is on the same plane as the tray.
In the prior art they are centrally located and downwardly disposed because they must accommodate the weight of large amounts of mortar and thus the user must support the weight of the mortar with his or her entire arm, which can be cumbersome and is not desirable for touch-up jobs.
Finally, the prior art does not teach a gap defined between the first bevel and the second bevel which allows for the drainage of excess water.

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[0015]The invention will now be described in detail in relation to a preferred embodiment and implementation thereof which is exemplary in nature and descriptively specific as disclosed. As is customary, it will be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. The invention encompasses such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated kit assembly, and such further applications of the principles of the invention illustrated herein, as would normally occur to persons skilled in the art to which the invention relates. This detailed description of this invention is not meant to limit the invention, but is meant to provide a detailed disclosure of the best mode of practicing the invention.

[0016]With reference then to FIGS. 1-3, shown is the mortar finishing tool 1. A generally rectangular, flat plate 10 forms the flat surface on which small amounts of concrete or mortar can be placed. For instance, using a hand trowel, the user can scoop th...

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Abstract

Provided is a mortar finishing tool specifically adapted to use for touching up and finishing brick-work jobs. A plate has a left edge, a right edge, a front edge, and rear edge. A left beveled lip is formed integral to the left edge along the length thereof projecting upwardly from the left edge obliquely towards the plate. A rear beveled lip is attached proximate to the rear edge along the length thereof, the rear beveled lip being generally L-shaped in cross-section having a base attached to the plate with its upper portion angled obliquely towards the plate. A handle projects from the rear edge of the plate situated co-planar to the plate.

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SPECIFIC REFERENCE[0001]The instant application claims benefit of provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 980,204 filed Oct. 16, 2007, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to mortar hawks or mortar holding apparatuses for retaining mortar while using a trowel to finish brick work. In particular, the instant invention is a plate-like mortar hawk utilized for touch-up jobs having two angled lips for urging mortar on to the trowel and a means for allowing water to drain from the plate, as will be further described. The instant invention further includes a handle which is well-suited to maneuver small amounts of mortar to touch-up areas along a wall or the like.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Mortar hawks are well known in the art. They allow beds of mortar to be held by one hand as a trowel is used by the other hand to finish mortar or concrete. See for example U.S. Pat. ...

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IPC IPC(8): E04F19/00
CPCE04G21/00E04F21/06E04G21/005
Inventor PODISH, ROBERT
Owner PODISH ROBERT