Patent ID: 6484782
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
Classification: E04F,Y10T

Abstract:
A grout applicator system comprising:a grout pipe having a first end and a second end, said grout pipe first end being suitable for attaching to a system hose of a grout pumping system, said grout pipe being capable of serving as a conduit for receiving grout from a grout pumping system, a brake lever located on said pipe, a brake housing attachable to said grout pipe second end, a cavity within said brake housing through which grout may travel from said pipe, a control box, said control box being pivotable with respect to said brake housing, a brake cable between said brake lever and said brake housing installed such that actuation of said brake lever locks the position of said control box with respect to said brake housing, at least one hose for transporting grout from said brake housing to said control box, a cavity within said control box for receiving grout, a control block attached to said control box, a valve located within said control box cavity, at least one grout inlet port located in said control box cavity, said inlet port being located so that movement of said valve can close or open said inlet port to grout flow, an opening on said control block corresponding generally to said valve position, so that when said valve is in an open position and permitting grout to flow, grout may flow from said valve through said control block opening and to a grout applicator tool.