Patents by Inventor Joseph M. Friend

Joseph M. Friend has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20220132955
    Abstract: A glove body, a barrier, and an abrasive layer form a flexible device that fits over the hand of user to perform complex operations on intricate or detailed objects using a variety of interchangeable attachments. The glove body includes a palm portion, a plurality of finger portions, and a thumb portion. The finger portions and the thumb portion extend from the palm portion to form a continuous inner surface. The inner surface is covered by the barrier and is coextensive with the working layer. The barrier is permanently attached to the glove body on one surface. The working layer is releasably attached to the opposite surface of the barrier. The barrier is permanently attached to the glove body with a permanent adhesive or through sewing. The working layer is releasably attached to the barrier through a releasable adhesive or through a hook and loop fastener elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph M. Friend, Lori A. McElroy, Debbi L. Miller, Terri L. Froese
  • Patent number: 8062101
    Abstract: A glove body, a barrier, and an abrasive layer form a flexible sanding device that fits over the hand of user to perform complex sanding operations on intricate or detailed objects. The glove body includes a palm portion, a plurality of finger portions, and a thumb portion. The finger portions and the thumb portion extend from the palm portion to form a continuous inner surface. The inner surface is covered by the barrier and is coextensive with the abrasive layer. The barrier is permanently attached to the glove body on one surface. The abrasive layer is releasably attached to the opposite surface of the barrier. The barrier is permanently attached to the glove body with a permanent adhesive or through sewing. The abrasive layer is releasably attached to the barrier through a releasable adhesive or through a hook and loop fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventor: Joseph M. Friend