Conformable sanding block
AssigneeMalco Products, Inc.
InventorsJohn Thomas RYAN, Anthony Mark REA, Scott A. OLSON, Andrew J. JANETSKI, Tyler BUCHANAN
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A conformable sanding block with a longitudinal axis has a locking end cap, a sliding end cap and a series of indexable segments therebetween. A flexible position rod is fastened to both end caps and passes through and captures each indexable segments forming the ergonomically conformable sanding block that is settable between concave and convex shapes for sanding contoured shapes. The sanding block has a bottom whereat a sandpaper holder is releasably and slidably attached for releaseably fastening sandpaper thereto.
Claims24
An conformable sanding block with a longitudinal axis for sanding contoured-shaped objects, comprising:
- a.) a locking end cap;
- b.) a sliding end cap;
- c.) a series of indexable segments each with a central slot being arranged between the end caps;
- d.) the sanding block has a bottom whereat a sandpaper holder is releasably and slidably attached that is adapted to releaseably fasten sandpaper thereto;
- and
- e.) a flexible position rod fastened to both end caps and passing through the central slots of the segments thereby capturing each of the indexable segments forming the conformable sanding block that is settable between concave and convex shapes thereby being adaptable for sanding the contoured-shaped objects without the sandpaper wrinkling, tearing, creasing or buckling.
An conformable sanding block with a longitudinal axis for sanding contoured-shaped objects, comprising:
- a.) a locking end cap;
- b.) a sliding end cap;
- c.) a series of indexable segments each with a central slot being arranged between the end caps;
- d.) wherein the end caps and indexable segments each have at least one fulcrum point whereby the end caps and indexable segments pivot upon each other;
- e.) the sanding block has a bottom whereat a sandpaper holder is releasably and slidably attached that is adapted to releaseably fasten sandpaper thereto;
- and
- f.) a flexible position rod fastened to both end caps and passing through the central slots of the segments thereby capturing each of the indexable segments forming the ergonomically conformable sanding block that is settable between concave and convex shapes thereby being adaptable for sanding the contoured-shaped objects without the sandpaper wrinkling, tearing, creasing or buckling.
An conformable sanding block with a longitudinal axis for sanding contoured-shaped objects, comprising:
- a.) a locking end cap;
- b.) a sliding end cap;
- c.) a series of indexable segments each with a central slot being arranged between the end caps;
- d.) wherein the end caps and indexable segments each have at least one fulcrum point whereby the end caps and indexable segments pivot upon each other;
- e.) the sanding block has a bottom whereat a sandpaper holder is releasably and slidably attached by the bottom of the sanding block and the sandpaper holder have complementary profiled ribs and profiled slots to slidably hold the block and holder together as to prevent the sandpaper from tearing, wrinkling, creasing or buckling when the block changes shape, the holder being adapted to releaseably fasten sandpaper thereto;
- and
- f.) a flexible position rod fastened to both end caps and passing through the central slots of the segments thereby capturing each of the indexable segments forming the ergonomically conformable sanding block that is settable between concave and convex shapes thereby being adaptable for sanding the contoured-shaped objects without the sandpaper wrinkling, tearing, creasing or buckling.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.