IP Library Granted Patent US 12662780
Granted Patent B2
US 12662780 · App. 18/109,355 · Granted Jun 23, 2026

Rolling leverer for sand bed for stone pavers

Inventor: Finbarr Sheehan (Mississauga, CA)
E01C19/2005E01C2019/206
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Patent No.
US 12662780
App. No.
18/109,355
Granted
Jun 23, 2026
Kind
B2
Abstract

The rolling leveler for sand bed for stone pavers is configured for use with sand. The rolling leveler for sand bed for stone pavers levels sand after the sand has been placed into a sand mold structure. The rolling leveler for sand bed for stone pavers comprises a screed structure and a rail structure. The screed structure rolls along rail structure. The rail structure elevates the screed structure above the sand contained in the sand mold structure. The elevation of the screed structure above the sand mold structure is adjustable. The screed structure rolls along the rail structure to level the sand contained in the sand mold structure.

Claims (102)

1 . A rolling leveler for sand bed for stone pavers comprising

a screed structure and a plurality of rail tracks;

wherein the screed structure rolls along plurality of rail tracks;

wherein the rolling leveler for sand bed for stone pavers is configured for use with sand;

wherein the rolling leveler for sand bed for stone pavers levels sand after the sand has been placed into a sand mold;

wherein the plurality of rail tracks comprises a collection of individual rail tracks;

wherein each selected individual rail track further comprises a plurality of elevating stanchions;

wherein each selected individual rail track comprises a first individual rail congruent end, a second individual rail congruent end, an individual rail superior lateral face, an individual rail inferior lateral face, an individual rail interior lateral face, and an individual rail exterior lateral face;

wherein the plurality of elevating stanchions attach to the individual rail inferior lateral face of the individual rail track;

wherein each individual elevating stanchion selected from the plurality of elevating stanchions further comprises a footer, a leveling bolt, an inferior nut, and a superior nut;

wherein the footer forms the inferior structure of the individual elevating stanchion;

wherein the footer rests on the supporting surface surrounding the sand mold;

wherein the leveling bolt attaches to the footer such that the leveling bolt projects perpendicularly away from the footer;

wherein the leveling bolt forms a load path that transfers the load of the individual rail track to the footer;

wherein the leveling bolt inserts through the individual rail inferior lateral face and the individual rail superior lateral face of the individual rail track;

wherein the inferior nut screws onto the leveling bolt;

wherein the inferior nut is positioned on the leveling bolt in a position that is inferior to the individual rail track;

wherein the inferior nut forms the structure that supports the individual rail track above the supporting surface;

wherein an elevation of the individual rail track above the supporting surface is adjusted by adjusting the position of the inferior nut relative to the leveling bolt;

wherein the superior nut screws onto the leveling bolt, and ensures that the individual rail track will not climb off the individual elevating stanchion during use.

2 . The rolling leveler for sand bed for stone pavers according to claim 1

wherein the plurality of rail tracks elevates the screed structure above the sand contained in the sand mold;

wherein the elevation of the screed structure above the sand mold is adjustable;

wherein the screed structure rolls along the plurality of rail tracks to level the sand contained in the sand mold.

3 . The rolling leveler for sand bed for stone pavers according to claim 2

wherein the screed structure attaches to the plurality of rail tracks;

wherein the elevation of the screed structure is adjusted by adjusting the plurality of rail tracks;

wherein the elevation of the plurality of rail tracks elevates the screed structure such that the screed structure straddles the sand contained in the sand mold

wherein the screed structure rolls along a track formed by the plurality of rail tracks.

4 . The rolling leveler for sand bed for stone pavers according to claim 3

wherein the plurality of rail tracks elevates the screed structure above the sand mold;

wherein the plurality of rail tracks forms the load path that transfers the load of the screed structure to a supporting surface;

wherein the screed structure mounts on the plurality of rail tracks such that the screed structure straddles the sand mold;

wherein the plurality of rail tracks forms the track that the screed structure rolls over while leveling the sand contained in the sand mold.

5 . The rolling leveler for sand bed for stone pavers according to claim 4

wherein each individual rail track selected from the plurality of rail tracks is a prism shaped structure;

wherein each individual rail track has a rectangular prism shape;

wherein each individual rail track is a rigid structure;

wherein each individual rail track selected from the plurality of rail tracks forms a pedestal structure that transfers a portion of the load of the screed structure to a supporting surface;

wherein any first individual rail track selected from the plurality of rail tracks is identical to any second individual rail track selected from the plurality of rail tracks.

6 . The rolling leveler for sand bed for stone pavers according to claim 5

wherein the screed structure comprises a screed bar and a rake;

wherein the rake attaches to the screed bar.

7 . The rolling leveler for sand bed for stone pavers according to claim 6

wherein the screed bar is a rigid structure;

wherein the screed bar attaches to the plurality of rail tracks such that the screed bar moves relative to the plurality of rail tracks;

wherein the screed bar is a rolling structure;

wherein the screed bar rolls along a track formed by the plurality of rail tracks;

wherein the screed bar straddles the sand contained in the sand mold;

wherein the plurality of rail tracks adjusts the elevation of the screed bar relative to the sand mold;

wherein the screed bar straddles the sand contained in the sand mold;

wherein the screed bar comprises a first screed congruent end, a second screed congruent end, a screed superior lateral face, and a screed inferior lateral face;

wherein the first screed congruent end is a congruent end of the prism structure of the screed bar;

wherein the face formed by the first screed congruent end is aligned to be parallel to the force of gravity when the screed bar is leveling the sand contained in the sand mold;

wherein the second screed congruent end is a congruent end of the prism structure of the screed bar;

wherein the second screed congruent end is the congruent end of the screed bar that is distal from the first screed congruent end;

wherein the face formed by the second screed congruent end is aligned to be parallel to the force of gravity when the screed bar is leveling the sand contained in the sand mold;

wherein the screed superior lateral face is a lateral face of the prism structure of the screed bar;

wherein the screed superior lateral face is the lateral face of the prism structure of the screed bar that is distal from the sand mold;

wherein the face formed by the screed superior lateral face is aligned in a direction that is perpendicular to the force of gravity;

wherein the screed superior lateral face forms the superior surface of the screed bar;

wherein the screed inferior lateral face is a lateral face of the prism structure of the screed bar;

wherein the screed inferior lateral face is the lateral face of the prism structure of the screed bar that is proximal to the sand mold;

wherein the face formed by the screed inferior lateral face is aligned in a direction that is perpendicular to the force of gravity;

wherein the screed inferior lateral face forms the inferior surface of the screed bar;

wherein the screed inferior lateral face is the lateral face of the prism structure of the screed bar that is distal from the screed superior lateral face.

8 . The rolling leveler for sand bed for stone pavers according to claim 7

wherein the rake attaches to the screed inferior lateral face of the screed bar;

wherein the rake is drawn through the sand contained in the sand mold.

9 . The rolling leveler for sand bed for stone pavers according to claim 8

wherein the screed bar further comprises a first wheel structure and a second wheel structure;

wherein the first wheel structure is a mechanical structure;

wherein the first wheel structure is a rolling structure;

wherein the first wheel structure attaches to the first screed congruent end of the screed bar;

wherein the first wheel structure mounts on the individual rail superior lateral face of a first individual rail track selected from the plurality of rail tracks such that the first wheel structure rolls on the first selected individual rail track;

wherein the second wheel structure is a mechanical structure;

wherein the second wheel structure is a rolling structure;

wherein the second wheel structure attaches to the second screed congruent end of the screed bar;

wherein the second wheel structure mounts on the individual rail superior lateral face of a second individual rail track selected from the plurality of rail tracks such that the second wheel structure rolls on the second selected individual rail track.

10 . The rolling leveler for sand bed for stone pavers according to claim 9

wherein the first individual rail congruent end is a congruent end of the prism structure of the individual rail track;

wherein the face formed by the first individual rail congruent end is aligned in a direction that is parallel to the force of gravity;

wherein the second individual rail congruent end is a congruent end of the prism structure of the individual rail track;

wherein the second individual rail congruent end is the congruent end of the individual rail track that is distal from the first individual rail congruent end;

wherein the face formed by the second individual rail congruent end is aligned in a direction that is parallel to the force of gravity;

wherein the individual rail superior lateral face is a lateral face of the prism structure of the individual rail track;

wherein the individual rail superior lateral face forms the superior surface of the individual rail track;

wherein the individual rail superior lateral face forms the surface over which the individual rail superior lateral face on which the screed structure rolls;

wherein the individual rail inferior lateral face is a lateral face of the prism structure of the individual rail track;

wherein the individual rail inferior lateral face forms the inferior surface of the individual rail track;

wherein the individual rail interior lateral face is a lateral face of the prism structure of the individual rail track;

wherein the individual rail interior lateral face forms the lateral face of the individual rail track that is proximal to the sand mold;

wherein the individual rail exterior lateral face is a lateral face of the prism structure of the individual rail track;

wherein the individual rail exterior lateral face is the lateral face of the individual rail track that is distal from the individual rail interior lateral face.

11 . The rolling leveler for sand bed for stone pavers according to claim 10

wherein each individual elevating stanchion selected from the plurality of elevating stanchions is a load bearing structure;

wherein each individual elevating stanchion selected from the plurality of elevating stanchions is identical;

wherein each individual elevating stanchion attaches to the individual rail inferior lateral face of the individual rail track;

wherein each individual elevating stanchion transfers a portion the load of the individual rail track to the supporting surface;

wherein each individual elevating stanchion elevates the individual rail track above the supporting surface such that the individual rail track elevates the screed structure above the sand contained in the sand mold;

wherein each individual elevating stanchion is an adjustable structure;

wherein each individual elevating stanchion allows for the adjustment of the elevation of the individual rail track above the supporting surface.