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Method and apparatus for sanding a plurality of work-pieces having respective surfaces of varying contours

US5749770A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 8, 1996
Grant dateMay 12, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B23/04
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a new and improved sanding apparatus which includes a flexible tubular member having an outer abrasive surface and a plurality of contour members adapted to be received one-at-a-time within the tubular member. The invention also includes the method of sanding by using the flexible tube and a plurality of the contour members.

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