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Semi-automated vessel sanding

US9868184B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 29, 2015
Grant dateJan 16, 2018
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 1, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B55/105
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for semi-automating the surface preparation of a vessel via abrading to remove old paint and polish the surface of newly painted vessel surfaces, eliminating the manual exertion to push heavy random orbital sanders up against the sides and bottoms of a vessel.

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