Patent ID: 6102615
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: E01C

Abstract:
An apparatus for applying along a direction of travel a coating to a surface, said apparatus comprising:a) a support frame;b) a tank for containing coating material operably associated with said support frame, said tank having a dispensing conduit for dispensing coating material onto a surface;c) a coating material applicator operably associated with said support frame for applying coating material to a surface, said coating material applicator including a first blade, a finishing blade and at least one end blade, said at least one end blade includes first and second portions, said at least one end blade positioned substantially parallel with a direction of travel of said apparatus;d) adjusting means for adjusting the operating position of said second portion of said at least one end blade relative to said first portion;e) said adjusting means includes a plurality of screws;f) said second portion of said at least one end blade is a rubber strip;g) said rubber strip includes a top and a bottom, said bottom is tapered;h) said at least one end blade includes a protective strip positioned adjacent said top of said rubber strip;i) a plurality of wheels operably associated with said support frame; andj) said adjustment means includes at least one elongated slot formed in said second portion.