Patent ID: 6735840
Filing Date: 2004-05-18
Classification: B05C,B44D,E04F,Y10T

Abstract:
A tool for applying a compressive force against a first surface to conform said first surface to a second underlying surface, said tool comprising:a first end, a second end, and an elongated portion extending from said first end to said second end, said elongated portion being formed of a substantially rigid material having little flexure to have an upper surface, a lower surface, and an arcuate configuration consisting of a single arc defined by said upper and lower surfaces; said elongated portion comprising a body section having a first length and a first average width and a handle section having a second length and a second average width, wherein said first length of said body section is greater than said second length of said handle section wherein said handle section at the second end is configured to be received within the base of a user's hand with at least one finger of the hand on the body section; and a substantially linear leading edge formed at said first end, said leading edge having a soft radius providing a smooth transition between said upper and lower surfaces of said elongated portion, wherein said soft radius is suitable to prevent binding, marring, scratching and gouging in said first surface.