Sanding tool
OwnerGiuseppe Santelliinventor
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Abstract
The sanding tool comprises a base, a handle, a first clip, and a second clip. A sheet of sandpaper is held in place against the bottom of the block by the clips. A user grasps the sanding tool by the handle and moves the sandpaper against an object to sand the object. The clips each comprise a wire armature that traps an end of the sandpaper between a plate and a handle block. The wire armature passes through and hinges at the handle block. The ends of the wire armature are coupled to the plate. The wire armature extends towards the center of the block on one side and forms a loop. The position of the loop may be changed to release or retain the sandpaper within the clip. The loop may be retained by a knurled screw into a platform on the block.
Claims16
A sanding tool comprising:
- a base, a handle, a first clip, and a second clip;
- wherein the sanding tool holds a sheet of sandpaper against the bottom surface of the base;
- wherein the sheet of sandpaper is retained by the first clip and the second clip;
- wherein the sanding tool is adapted for a user of the sanding tool to sand an object by grasping the handle of the sanding tool and rubbing the sheet of sandpaper over the object;
- wherein the base is a rectangular block of a rigid material;
- wherein the top surface of the base comprises a first handle block and a second handle block;
- wherein the first handle block and the second handle block is mounting points for the handle;
- wherein the first handle block and the second handle block is coupled to the base or is upward extensions of the base;
- wherein the first handle block and the second handle block are oriented in a lateral direction, centered laterally, and extending across 50% to 100% of the lateral distance of the base;
- wherein the first handle block and the second handle block are located on opposing longitudinal sides of the base;
- wherein the first handle block and the second handle block are each flush with the closest longitudinal end of the base;
- wherein the base further comprise a first knob platform and a second knob platform;
- wherein the first knob platform and the second knob platform are elevated areas of the top surface of the base which are resting areas for a first wire armature and a second wire armature, respectively;
- wherein the first knob platform and the second knob platform are located on opposing lateral sides of the base and on opposing longitudinal sides of the base;
- wherein the height of the first knob platform and the second knob platform above the top surface of the base is a closed clip lever height.
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