US3650440A - Applicator for flooring materials - Google Patents

Abstract

A device for applying a floor covering in the liquid state made up of a tank suitable to be carried on the shoulders of an operator. A hose is connected to the bottom of the tank. A hollow wand or pipe is connected to the hose and a dispenser head is connected to the wand. The wand extends upward from the dispenser head at an angle of approximately 30*. The liquid can flow from the tank to the head when a valve is opened. The dispenser head in its preferred form is approximately 12-24 inches long and 2 inches wide, and 1 inch deep. The dispenser head is generally rectangular in cross section and has three parallel grooves extending across its bottom. The grooves are V-shaped and each has a row of holes at its apex extending from one end of the dispensing head to the other. The wand is connected to one end wall of the dispensing head. The holes in each row are staggered from the holes in the other so that streams of liquid from the holes are evenly distributed over the floor and a smooth coating results. The method of applying liquid flooring by applying parallel streams is also part of the invention.

Description

United States Patent Gorniak [451 Mar. 21, 1972 APPLICATOR FOR FLOORING MATERIALS [72] Inventor: Jerry T. Gorniak, 2317 East 43rd St.,

Erie, Pa. 16510 [22] Filed: Apr. 7, 1970 [21] Appl. No.: 26,238

[52] US. Cl ..222/565 [51 Int. Cl ...B65d 25/42 [58] Field of Search ..40 1/1 88, 190,265, 266;

[56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 3,170,186 2/1965 Kramer..: ..401/266 X 3,495,918 2/1970 Leland ....401/226 X 3,335,448 8/1967 Knestele ..401/l88 X Primary Examiner-Samuel F. Coleman Assistant Examiner-John P. Shannon, Jr. Attorney-Charles L. Lovercheck [5 7] ABSTRACT A device for applying a floor covering in the liquid state made up of a tank suitable to be carried on the shoulders of an operator. A hose is connected to the bottom of the tank. A hollow wand or pipe is connected to the hose and a dispenser head is connected to the wand. The wand extends upward from the dispenser head at an angle of approximately 30. The liquid can flow from the tank to the head when a valve is opened. The dispenser head in its preferred form is approximately l2-24 inches long and 2 inches wide, and 1 inch deep. The dispenser head is generally rectangular in cross section and has three parallel grooves extending across its bottom. The grooves are V-shaped and each has a row of holes at its apex extending from one end of the dispensing head to the other. The wand is connected to one end wall of the dispensing head. The holes in each row are staggered from the holes in the other so that streams of liquid from the holes are evenly distributed over the floor and a smooth coating results. The method of applying liquid flooring by applying parallel streams is also part of the invention.

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SHEET 2 BF 2 INVENTOR. JERRY T. GoRNIAK APPLICATOR FOR FLOORING MATERIALS STATEMENT OF INVENTION This invention relates to floor covering devices and, more particularly, to the type of floor covering device suitable for use in laying Torginol in floors. Torginol is a trademark owned by Torginol of America, Inc, a subsidiary of Torginol Industries, Inc.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a device according to the invention in use;

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view laterally across the center of the sensing device;

FIG. 4 is a view of the dispensing head;

FIG. 5 is a side view portionally in cross section showing a combination according to the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Now with more particular reference to the drawings, the dispensing device is shown generally at having a wand 11 attached to the end of the device and with a hose 12 attached to the wand. A valve 13 is disposed between the wand and the hose and a handle 26 is supported on the hose by which an operator can hold the device over a floor with the dispensing device in general parallel with the floor to be covered in FIG. 1.

The tank 14 is shown having a strap 29 for holding it to the shoulder of an operator. The sensing device has a bottom 16, side 17, ends 18 and 19, and a filled cap 20. The sensing device is generally rectangular in cross section as shown in FIG. 3 and has a plurality, in this case three V-shaped grooves having holes 30, 31 and 32 through which the liquid may be dispensed.

The tank 14 is connected to the hose l2 and has a filler cap 20 through which the liquid in the tank can be replenished. The tank has a strainer 21 which will strain out lumps of liquid to prevent the dispensing device from plugging.

The elbow 24 attached to the end of the dispensing device has an opening 23 and a nut 25 attaches the elbow 24 which is attachedto wand 11. The grooves 27 generally are V-shaped and have the portions joining them indicated at 28 generally parallel to the top.

In the operation the operator applies the chip coat which should be applied with caution to eliminate chip bunching.

After chipping, depending upon the type of underlining which is used, it should be checked to see that there are no overload areas. If so the chips should be rearranged with a brush or whisk broom in corners and under toekicks if needed. After this has been done a uniform coat of glaze is dispensed over the entire surface.

Calculating 2 gallons per 100 foot depending upon the open time of the underlay or screen coat, more glaze could be required.

When using catalyzed glaze, wait minutes after rain coat has been applied, then roll with a short nap roller to roll down and uniform any puddles that may have formed because of floor imperfections or overglazing puddles with rain machine.

If uncatalyzed glaze is used in rain coat, 25 to 35 minutes can lapse before rolling. You can do this wearing golf shoes if substrate is sound. If rolling is done cautiously, you can complete the floor without sanding.

If sanding is necessary, it can be done at this point or after one or two squeegee coatsof glaze have been ap lied.

When going over existing floor covering (tr e, inlay etc.)

and they become soft and puncture under the pressure of golf spikes, it is advised to either eliminate the roller coat or do the floor in sections that can be reached with a long handled roller. If roller coat is eliminated, then proceed with one or two finish coats before sanding. The finish coats should be applied with a vinyl squeegee.

Continue to apply squeegee coats to the specified number of coats required.

RAIN MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS Some other uses of the Rain machine are:

l. Manually dispensing liquid fertilizer over lawn area or plants.

2. Dispensing blanket weed killer.

3. Gentle watering of plants or new seeding.

4. Attached to garden hose for forceful and quick watering areas.

5. Chemically treating dust areas (calcium chloride, salt brine, or other corrosive materials).

6. For dispensing concrete curing chemicals to concrete surfaces.

7. Can be used to dispense most any liquid uniformly.

The foregoing specification sets forth the invention in its preferred practical forms but the structure shown is capable of modification within a range of equivalents without departing from the invention which is to be understood is broadly novel as is commensurate with the appended claims.

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as followed:

1. A device for applying liquid flooring comprising an elongated troughlike dispenser generally rectangular in cross section,

said dispenser having a bottom, sides, two closed ends, a

top, and a bottom defining an enclosure,

said bottom having at least two spaced grooves formed therein,

said grooves being generally V-shaped and extending substantially from one end of said dispenser to the other,

longitudinally spaced rows of holes in said grooves and a hollow wand attached to one said end whereby a supply of said liquid flooring material can be connected to said enclosure and dispensed through said openings,

a supply tank,

said supply tank being connected to said wand, whereby liquid can be dispensed from said tank through said wand to said device, and said liquid may flow from said device through said holes to a floor,

said wand extends upward and away from said device at an angle of approximately 30,

valve means is connected in series with said wand, said top is removable.

2. The combination recited in claim I, wherein said bottom has three said grooves formed therein,

and a portion of said bottom extending from one said end to the other is parallel to said top.

Claims (2)

1. A device for applying liquid flooring comprising an elongated troughlike dispenser generally rectangular in cross section, said dispenser having a bottom, sides, two closed ends, a top, and a bottom defining an enclosure, said bottom having at least two spaced grooves formed therein, said grooves being generally V-shaped and extending substantially from one end of said dispenser to the other, longitudinally spaced rows of holes in said grooves and a hollow wand attached to one said end whereby a supply of said liquid flooring material can be connected to said enclosure and dispensed through said openings, a supply tank, said supply tank being connected to said wand, whereby liquid can be dispensed from said tank through said wand to said device, and said liquid may flow from said device through said holes to a floor, said wand extends upward and away from said device at an angle of approximately 30*, valve means is connected in series with said wand, said top is removable.

2. The combination recited in claim 1, wherein said bottom has three said grooves formed therein, and a portion of said bottom extending from one said end to the other is parallel to said top.

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