Apparatus and Method for Applying Additives to a Concrete Mix
OwnerJohn Scott Stephensinventor
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Abstract
The apparatus and method comprise a concrete float with a vibratory additive broadcaster assembly attached therewith. The broadcaster assembly is suspended above the plane of the finishing tool with a vibratory source attached. The broadcaster assembly is filled with an additive and the apparatus is placed on a wet, concrete surface which is to be treated and finished, by a user. Actuation of a power switch by the user activates the vibratory source resulting in the substantial broadcast of additive on to the concrete surface at the desired location(s) on the slab as determined by the user. The additive is then integrated into the concrete by passage of the float over the treated concrete surface.
Claims20
An apparatus, comprising:
- a float plate with at least one tool receiver;
- a broadcaster detachably secured to the float plate and which is operable to substantially contain and substantially support an additive resting on the broadcaster;
- and,
- a vibratory source detachably secured to the broadcaster which is operable to disperse the additive from the broadcaster upon actuation of the vibratory source.
A method, comprising:
- filling a broadcaster secured to a float plate with an additive for dispersion on to a concrete surface;
- dispersing a substantial portion of the additive on to the concrete surface by activating a vibratory source in contact with the broadcaster;
- and,
- smoothing the treated concrete surface with a float plate secured to the broadcaster.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.