US 7,320,634 B1
Sanding tool and dust collection system therefor
Chris A. Minick, Stillwater, Minn. (US)
Assigned to 3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, Minn. (US)
Filed on Dec. 01, 2006, as Appl. No. 11/565,987.
Int. Cl. B24B 23/00 (2006.01)
U.S. Cl. 451—344  [451/354; 451/456; 451/523; 451/525] 14 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A hand-held, manually-operated tool for use with a removable abrasive article, comprising:
(a) a base having a lower surface including a plurality of attachment posts extending outwardly therefrom such that the abrasive article may be removably secured to the tool, wherein the base contains a manifold, and the attachment posts contain dust collecting inlet ports in fluid communication with the manifold; and
(b) a handle opposite the base lower surface for a user to grasp and maneuver the tool.