An abrasive tool comprising of a base portion (2), having a foam layer (3) affixed to the abrasive tool base portion, and a plastic film layer (4) affixed, bonded or glued to the foam layer. This tool is adapted to receive an abrasive material layer (5) or sand paper or other abrasive material having a pressure sensitive adhesive applied to one side of the abrasive material, to allow said abrasive material to be stuck and affixed to the abrasive tool. The abrasive tool may be hand operated, or operated by electric power, air power, or other motive power.
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application is a continuation-in-part based upon U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/523,183, filed Jan. 28, 2005 now U.S. Pat. No. 7,131,902 which is based upon International Application No. PCT/NZ2003/000190 filed Aug. 28, 2005. Additionally, this U.S. continuation-in-part application claims the benefit of priority of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/523,186, filed Jan. 28, 2005, International Application No. PCT/NZ2003/000190 filed Aug. 28, 2005 and New Zealand Application No. NZ 519162 filed Aug. 27, 2002. The entire disclosures of the prior applications are incorporated herein by reference.
Priority Data
Aug 27, 2002 [NZ] 519162 Aug 27, 2003 [WO] PCT/NZ03/00190