Patent · US Expired

Finishing tool

US4919604A · kind A · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 16, 1988
Grant dateApr 24, 1990
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 16, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04F21/1655
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention includes a specialized tool for finishing drywall surfaces in areas where there is a joinder of those surfaces at an included angle greater than 90.degree.. The tool has an arcuate blade having a handle protruding from its diametral edge, and with a spine extending longitudinal outward from the handle along a radius of the arcuate blade to a point in proximity to the edge of the blade. The blade is of uniform thickness and terminates in a finishing edge which is tapered to a thinner leading edge. Further, the tool has tapered raised portions fanning out from the spine to enhance control and stability of the finishing edge.

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