Patent ID: 6682400
Filing Date: 2004-01-27
Classification: B24D

Abstract:
A sanding device comprising:an elongate body having a length bounded by a first end and an opposing second end, and a width bounded by a first side and an opposing second side, and a thickness bounded by a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the first side is substantially planer and wherein the opposing second side is rounded; attaching means for attaching opposing ends of a sheet of abrasive material to the first side of the body with said sheet of abrasive material wrapped about the body, such that said attaching means are characterized by an absence of a portion protruding away from said body beyond said first side when said attaching means are attached to said body; wherein said top surface and said bottom surface comprise an area that is larger than an area defined by said first side and said second side, such that said top surface and said bottom surface provide stable surfaces for applying sanding forces without causing the sanding device to roll; wherein the attaching means further comprises an elongate anchor strip; wherein the first side of the body has an elongate opening formed therein, said elongate opening being defined by first and second opposing sidewalls that are inter-coupled by a bottom wall, said elongate opening being configured and dimensioned to receive the elongate anchor strip thereinto such that receiving gaps reside between the sidewalls and the anchor strip, respectively; wherein the anchor strip is separate from, and unattached to, the body, such that the anchor strip is removably insertable into the elongate opening formed in the first side of the body.