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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7310851 | Cleaning device with disposable cleaning element A cleaning device has a cleaning element having an axis, an axial inner region and an axial outer region and being formed so that at least the axially outer region is bendable to follow a shape of a surface to be cleaned when pressed against the surface, a holding e... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7001255 | Thermostat gasket cleaner A gasket removal and cleaning tool includes a drive rod rotatably retained within a sleeve enabling the rod to be driven by a die grinder. The opposite end of the drive rod projects from the sleeve and includes an abrasive element that may be used to remove a seal f... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6969312 | Hub conditioning and alignment tool The hub conditioning and alignment tool for a wooden car has a cylindrical handle with two opposed faces. A first shaft extends perpendicular to the first face and a second shaft extends perpendicular to the second face. The shafts terminate in tips with depressions... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6945862 | Power tool having a receptacle for securing a tool A power tool having a receptacle for securing a tool to a drive shaft thereof is disclosed. The receptacle comprises a receiving opening, preferably being arranged on the tool. The receiving opening engages a securing section preferably being provided in a raised fa... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6796888 | Power tool having a receptacle for securing a tool A power tool having a receptacle for securing a tool to a drive shaft thereof is diclosed. The receptacle comprises a receiving opening, preferably being arranged on the tool. The receiving opening engages a securing section preferably being provided in a raised fas... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6676499 | Male/female abrasive disk/wheel mounting member and subsequent abrasive mounting systems An abrasive disk mounting system and a grinding system are provided. The mounting system permits both primary abrasive disks (typically having a diameter greater than about 5 inches) and secondary abrasive disks (typically having a diameter from about 1.5... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6638151 | Polishing instrument The present invention relates to a polishing instrument for polishing a surface into a predetermined configuration. The present invention aims to provide a polishing instrument superior in operability and stability and capable of polishing a surface into ... | 10/28/2003 |
| 5458532 | Undulating edged pad holder for rotary floor polishers There are disclosed, in combination, a resiliently compressive, porous rotary buffing pad and a pad holder adapted for use in floor polishing machines. The pad holder is of one piece construction and is formed about its perimeter and toward its center wit... | 10/17/1995 |
| 4069625 | Grinding head for carrying a replaceable abrasive sheet In a grinding head for carrying replaceably an abrasive sheet and for detachable and driving connection to a portable rotary power unit, the abrasive sheet is applied to the outer face of a circular dished support member having an outer convex face and an... | 01/24/1978 |