US 6,659,852 B1Granted

Sanding block

OwnerBrad R. Wettstein, James Hassler +1inventors

InventorsBrad R. Wettstein, James Hassler, Steve Dodds

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Abstract

An improved sanding block for sanding high and extended surfaces configured for use in combination with an attached pole. The sanding block is round in shape and is rotationally mounted on a pole mount that interfaces between the sanding block and the pole which attaches to a rotatable hub of the pole mount. This allows the sanding block to rotate during use and the pole to be rotated to different angles in relation to the flat working surface of the sanding block. Adjacent surface marring is prevented by the rotation of the sanding block upon contact of a side edge with such an adjacent surface. Optionally the pole mount can be locked to prevent rotation if desired and a barrel can provide an interface between the pole and the pole mount. This barrel can be straight, angled, or adjustable for angle, in the different preferred embodiments.

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Dependent claims

An improved sanding block for attachment to a pole and sandpaper used in combination herewith comprising:

a sanding block having a rear surface terminating at a rear edge, and a substantially flat working surface, a side edge communicating between said rear surface and said working surface;
said sanding block being substantially round in shape;
means of attachment of sandpaper to said working surface;
a pole mount having an axle and a base, said pole mount rotationally engaged with said rear surface of said sanding block;
a hub, said hub having a first end rotationally engaged with said axle, said hub having a second end;
means for attachment of said second end of said hub to a pole used in combination herewith whereby said sanding block will rotate on said pole mount, and said pole will rotate with said hub when cooperatively engaged therewith;
and,
said side edge providing a means to prevent marring of an adjacent surface intersecting a surface to be finished, whereby said side edge will contact said adjacent surface and roll thereon during said contact.

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