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Class 451/521 - Including threaded means to retain tool holder


Subclass of Class 451 - Abrading
Definition: Tool support including a tool securing means which is held
No. of patents: 28
Last issue date: 04/03/2007


NumberTitleIssue Date
7197786Automatic vehicle washing apparatus wash brush
An automatic vehicle washing apparatus wash brush includes a cover encircling a rotatable shaft. Spokes extending radially from the shaft fix the cover relative to the shaft. Upon rotation of the shaft, centrifugal forces urge the cover radially outwardly away from ...
04/03/2007
7189152Height adjustment system for rotating tools
A height adjustment mechanism for varying the positioning of a rotating tool on a haft of a machine tool, such as a portable power tool, is in the form of a coupler between the blade and tool arbor. A head of the coupler accepts the tool and connects with a tool dri...
03/13/2007
7094140Abrasive sanding surface
An abrasive sandpaper system having a backing plate (16) with a canted outer periphery (28) and an off-centered aperture (26) for interlocking with lugs (18) of a power driver (12). The sandpaper (30) has a canted outer peri...
08/22/2006
7040973Abrasive sheet
An abrasive sheet is made from an abrasive media mounted to a polymeric foam support member forming a one-piece abrasive sheet that is easily cut into any desirable configuration. The abrasive sheet is easily mounted to a holder adaptable to hand-held manual or powe...
05/09/2006
6945863Rotary finishing disc
A flap disc includes a backing disc having an inner radial portion and abrasive flaps secured to an outer radial portion of the backing disc in an overlapping manner. First and second metal reinforcement rings include a body contacting one of front and rear surfaces...
09/20/2005
6872132Systems and methods for monitoring characteristics of a polishing pad used in polishing micro-device workpieces
Systems and methods for monitoring characteristics of a polishing pad used in polishing a micro-device workpiece are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method for monitoring a characteristic of a polishing pad includes applying ultrasonic energy to the polishing...
03/29/2005
6840849Mounting device for coated abrasive finishing articles
A reusable mounting device which includes a support member having a support pad (32) secured to a hollow cylindrical body (42) by way of a compression ring (46). The hollow body defines a recess which receives a nut (18) that is adapted t...
01/11/2005
6802765Stud resurfacing tool
A tool for resurfacing the area surrounding a protruding stud, without removing the stud from the member to which it is attached, includes a quick connect/disconnect coupler at one end thereof for attachment to and removal from a conventional rotary power tool. A ce...
10/12/2004
6733376Hand sanding tool
A hand sanding tool that has a strip of material secured to a frame and spanning across an open gap of the frame. The strip of material has an abrasive surface for sanding objects and a spring force applies tension to the strip. The spring force maybe a resiliently ...
05/11/2004
6676499Male/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
6659852Sanding block
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 pol...
12/09/2003
6632130Abrade and cut disc
A tool adaptable for use with a power drill for the duel purpose of sanding and cutting a work piece without changing tools. The tool includes two components, one for cutting and one for abrading, which are reduced in diameter as required in order to prov...
10/14/2003
6626747Abrasive pad
The invention is directed to an improved abrasive pad (15). In the preferred embodiment, the abrasive pad is comprised of an inner core (16) having an outer surface (19), a strip of abrasive material (18), the strip of abrasive material wrapped around the...
09/30/2003
6551180Grinding tool
A grinding tool to be driven by a rotating machine drive comprises a carrier body in the form of a disk. The disk can be attached to the machine drive by means of a connecting element located at approximately the area of the center of rotation. The carrie...
04/22/2003
6173470Brush attachment for grinder
The invention provides a wire brush disc shaped grinder accessory that has segments removed from the circumference of the disc to provide visibility of the work surface while in use and with the bristles of the wire brush arranged in groups around the dis...
01/16/2001
5879227Sander with multiple-layered platen
A sanding apparatus (1) has a sanding platen (2) to which motion is applied. The platen (2) has a flat surface (9) to which an abrasive sheet (22) is applied. The peripheral edge (3) of the platen (2) has a point (4) which can be used for detailed sanding...
03/09/1999
5733183Clamping device for axially clamping a disk-shaped tool
A clamping device for axially clamping a disk-shaped tool member on a shaft of a working tool has a pressure member for force-lockingly clamping the tool member between a radial surface of the shaft and the pressure member. A ring mount for force-loading ...
03/31/1998
5679056Drum sander attachment for a power tool and method of using
A drum sander attachment used with a rotary-driven power new or recycled container (50) as a dram secured to a shaft (54) with a drive means attached. The securing means having capability of sealing for purposes of producing a desired and/or firmness to t...
10/21/1997
5168658Belt grinding device
A belt grinding device for an endless abrasive belt which can be fitted to a power tool such as an angle grinder. The drive wheel 5 is centered on, and driven by, the drive shaft of the tool by way of a tapered insert or tapered nut engaging the drive sha...
12/08/1992
5163789Device for producing drilled holes with an undercut
A device for producing drilled holes with an undercut in facing panels includes a drill bit with a drill head that produces an undercut, and a drilling table for supporting a facing panel in which the drilled holes with an undercut are to be produced and ...
11/17/1992
5101600Phosphate ceramic backing blocks and their preparation
Phosphate ceramic backing blocks are provided for the profile sanding of wood. The blocks are made of rigid, non-foamed phosphate ceramic. The ceramic is dimensionally stable in spite of friction-caused heat, and also has a semi-polished finish that is ac...
04/07/1992
4683683Abrasive material mounting structure
A disc may have a backing member or sheet and an abrasive sheet, each with first and second opposed faces. The first face of the abrasive sheet may be attached to the second face of the backing sheet and the second face of the abrasive sheet may be provid...
08/04/1987
4439953Abrasive disc holder
A holder for supporting an abrasive disc having a centrally located nut member and with the nut member including a flange portion located adjacent the disc and a thread portion extending from the flange portion, the holder including a central metallic mem...
04/03/1984
4439907Method of making an abrasive disc
An abrasive disc includes a rotatable sheet. Abrasive particles are disposed on a first side of the sheet to provide an abrasive action. Coupled to the sheet means are (1) a first portion defining at least one internal thread in spaced relationship to the...
04/03/1984
4419907Multiple mode control lever assembly
A multiple mode control lever assembly includes a lever fixed for rotation with a disk rotatable on a central pivot in a housing. The disk includes detent recesses and carries a brake segment. A detent element is pivotal about a second pivot and carries a...
12/13/1983
4245438Finishing disk hub assembly
A finishing disk hub assembly includes a hub section composed of an internally threaded adapter surrounded by a support pad which section is arranged to be screwed onto a rotary threaded shaft. An annular socket is formed in the end of the adapter, a wall...
01/20/1981
4242843Expandable sanding block for endless wrap around abrasive belts
An improved sanding block is disclosed for receiving and tensioning a continuous or endless sandpaper or other abrasive wrap-around belt about the sanding block's periphery. The block effectively uses two parts, so shaped that when assembled within an end...
01/06/1981
4177611Sanding and buffing attachment for power tools
A sanding or buffing attachment for a power tool has a cylindrical resilient base with abrasive material on its exterior. Securing plates sandwiching the base have co-operating hollow spindle portions and means for gripping the resilient base....
12/11/1979
 
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