Patents by Inventor Timothy J. J. Beechey

Timothy J. J. Beechey 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).

  • Patent number: 6379238
    Abstract: A finishing star or spinner abrasive tool is formed of inner and outer packs of square sheets of abrasive cloth or sandpaper with the inner packs angularly offset from the outer packs on the mandrel axis. Each sheet is formed with discontinuous radial slits extending beyond an unslit center section around a center fastener forming the mandrel drive hole. The slits provide surface flexibility while maintaining sheet integrity as it wears to circular form. An optional backing core is provided in the middle of the tool in the form of a cloth-sisal quilt acting as a cushion backing for the sheets, and which may retain coolant or compound during operation. The tool has longer working life with improved flexibility and working characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Jason Incorporated
    Inventors: Timothy J. J. Beechey, Mark K. Van Voorhis