Patents Assigned to R. P. Abrasives & Machine, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5672096
    Abstract: An inflatable tool is used for abrading or finishing a surface of a workpiece. The inflatable tool includes an inflatable bladder clamped at first and second ends of a core having an elastomeric outer core portion. The inflatable bladder is inflated by a pressurized medium and forms a pocket or chamber around the elastomeric outer core portion. An abrasive sleeve is disposed around and secured by the inflatable bladder when inflated. The elastomeric outer core portion provides a resilient support surface for the inflatable bladder and the abrasive sleeve while abrading a workpiece. One example of the abrasive sleeve includes one or more bulging abrasive regions created by one or more slots in the abrasive sleeve. One example of a method of using the inflatable tool includes abrading a surface of a workpiece with one or more bulging abrasive regions, and chamfering both sides of a hole extending through a workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Assignee: R. P. Abrasives & Machine, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P. Amarosa, Sr., Peter J. Amarosa