Title: Scraper attachment for oscillating vibrator sanders

Abstract: A scraper attachment for use with a hand-held power sander of the oscillating vibrator type is useful for scraping paint, and for removing various types of floor coverings rubber-back glued carpet, soft or cushion-type vinyl floor coverings, ceramic tile, Formica-type surfaces, and wallpaper. The scraper attachment includes a metal plate which is removably connected to the power driven platen of the hand-held power sander so that a blade portion of the metal plate projects forward of the front of the platen. The metal plate, when connected to the platen, is power driven by the platen, to provide a power scraper action.

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Inventors: Fairbairn, Hugh E. (Cloquet, MN, US)

Application Number: 963957
Filing Date: 1978-11-27
Publication_date: 1980-01-08
Assignee:
Primary Class(es): 15/236.01 15/93.1, 30/169, 173/29, 299/37.1
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US Patent Ref:

2951286	Sep, 1960	Mann	30/169.
3395414	Aug, 1968	Malin	15/93.
3468384	Sep, 1969	Bodine	173/49.
3604520	Sep, 1971	Shatt, Jr.	15/93.
3733637	May, 1973	Becker	15/93.
3811160	May, 1974	MacDonald	30/169.
3972088	Aug, 1976	Thomas	15/93.
4009980	Mar, 1977	Alinder et al.	299/37.

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Primary Examiner: Roberts, Edward L.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Kinney, Lange, Westman and Fairbairn