Apparatus and methods for building or drywall tools

摘要

The present invention is directed generally to building tools that are high quality, durable, and in some case lightweight and may include an output port assembly coupled to a mastic applicator container or housing. The output port assembly may have multiple sections that may be made separately and uniquely so as reduce tool weight, corrosion, and cost without degrading strength and durability. The output port assembly may be made bi-material and of different portions made by different processes. The bi-material may include, for example, a metal cone and a plastic mounting coupling portion. The output port assembly may be coupled to a mastic applicator housing or container, and sealed thereto using a preformed seal or a preformed geometric seal.

主权项

1. An apparatus, comprising:
a corner applicator box; an output port assembly coupled to the corner applicator box and having a first portion made of a first material, a second portion made of a second material that is different from the first material, and a third portion that has a bi-material structure with an over molding interlocking of the first material and the second material.