Patent ID: 6976805
Filing Date: 2005-12-20
Classification: E01C,E04F,E04G

Abstract:
1. A lightweight screeding device movable over a surface of uncured concrete in a direction of travel and operable and controllable by an operator not supported by said screeding device, said serceding device being operable to level and smooth the uncured concrete surface, said screeding device comprising: a concrete surface working member; and a grade setting device which is adjustably mounted to the concrete surface working member and generally vertically adjustable with respect thereto, said grade setting device extending at least partially along said concrete surface working member, said screeding device being at least partially supportable on the uncured concrete surface by said concrete surface working member, such that said concrete surface working member rests upon the uncured concrete surface and provides support for an end of said lightweight screeding device, said grade setting device being adjustable relative to said concrete surface working member to at least partially engage the uncured concrete surface in front of said concrete surface working member as said screeding device is moved in the direction of travel to at least one of establish and indicate a desired grade elevation for the uncured concrete surface.