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Title:
FORMABLE SPREADER/SANDER
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/1997/034735
Kind Code:
A2
Abstract:
Formable spreader and/or sanding apparatus (34) for repairing damaged automobile body lines. The apparatus (34) includes a body (32) having a work surface (44). A mechanism (38) is coupled to the body work surface (44) for shaping the body (32) to conform to a desired automobile body line. A sanding member (64) may be coupled to the body (32). The apparatus may further include a handle (75) removably coupled to the body.

Inventors:
JOHNSON BRYAN T (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US1997/004813
Publication Date:
September 25, 1997
Filing Date:
March 06, 1997
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
JOHNSON BRYAN T (US)
International Classes:
B24D15/04; (IPC1-7): B24B/
Foreign References:
US5203123A1993-04-20
US2954649A1960-10-04
US2968057A1961-01-17
US5054248A1991-10-08
US1664950A1928-04-03
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Claims:
What is claimed is:
1. An apparatus for repairing damaged automobile body lines the apparatus comprising: a support member having a work surface; and means coupled to the work surface for shaping the body to conform to a desired automobile body line.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, further including a sanding member coupled to the body.
3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the support member is formed of a generally flexible material, and wherein the means for shaping includes a formable member coupled to the body.
4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the formable member is a malleable member embedded within the body.
5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the means coupled to the work surface is a formable layer.
6. A formable spreader for repairing damaged automobile body lines, the formable spreader comprising: a body member having a gripping end and a spreading end; and a mechanism coupled to the spreading end for forming the body member to a desired shape.
7. The formable spreader of claim 6, wherein the formable spreader is made of a generally flexible material.
8. The formable spreader of claim 7, wherein the mechanism includes a formable member embedded in the spreading end.
9. A formable spreader for repairing damaged automobile body lines, the formable spreader comprising: a generally rigid body having a gripping end and a spreading end; and a member coupled to the spreading end which may be formed to a desired body line shape.
10. The formable spreader of claim 9, wherein the member coupled to the spreading end is responsive to a stimulus for forming the member to the desired body line shape.
11. The formable spreader of claim 9, wherein the member includes a reactant responsive to a stimulus for shaping the member to the desired body line shape.
12. The formable spreader of claim 11, further including a sanding member coupled to the spreading member.
13. A sanding assembly for use in sanding a curved surface, the sanding assembly comprising: a first layer; a formable second layer coupled to the first layer, the second layer having a shape corresponding to the curved surface; and a sanding member coupled to the second layer.
14. The sanding assembly of claim 13, further comprising a handle coupled to the first layer.
15. The sanding assembly of claim 14, wherein the handle is removable.
16. The sanding assembly of claim 13, wherein the second layer includes a reactant responsive to a stimulus.
17. The sanding assembly of claim 16, further wherein an ampule containing the stimulus located within the second layer .
18. The sanding assembly of claim 13, wherein the second layer is formed of sponge.
19. The sanding assembly of claim 13, wherein the second layer is formed of a polymeric material.
20. The sanding assembly of claim 13, wherein the sanding member includes hook and loop sandpaper.
21. A sanding assembly for use in sanding curved surfaces, the sanding assembly comprising: a sanding shoe; and a handle assembly removaby coupled to the sanding shoe.
22. The sanding assembly of claim 21, wherein the handle assembly includes: a curved body having a first end and a second end; a fore handle coupled to the first end; and a heal member coupled to the curved body second end.
23. The sanding assembly of claim 22, wherein the fore handle is relatively flat.
24. The sanding assembly of claim 21, wherein the handle assembly includes: a female member secured to the sanding shoe; and a male member removably coupled to the female member.
25. The sanding assembly of claim 21, wherein the sanding shoe is formable to a desired contour shape.
Description:
INTERNATIONAL SEARCH REPORT International application No. PCT/US97/04813 C (Continuation). DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED TO BE RELEVANT Category* Citation of document, with indication, where appropriate, of the relevant passage$ Relevant to claim No. Y US 1,664,950 A (SLOAN) 03 APRIL 1928 22, 23 SEE ENTIRE DOCUMENT



 
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