CA3029844A1

CA3029844A1 - Sanding plaster sponge with integrated retractable pencil

Info

Publication number: CA3029844A1
Application number: CA3029844A
Authority: CA
Inventors: Camil Belanger
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2018-01-11
Filing date: 2019-01-10
Publication date: 2019-07-11
Also published as: US20190210193A1

Abstract

A sanding plaster sponge including an integrated retractable pencil or pen positioned in a channel formed across opposite faces of the sanding plaster sponge; and a pushbutton for positioning a tip of the pencil or pen between retracted and extended positions.

Description

TITLE OF THE INVENTION
SANDING PLASTER SPONGE WITH INTEGRATED RETRACTABLE PENCIL
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] The present invention relates to an improved sanding plaster sponge.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[002] It is well known in the art to use handheld sanding plaster sponges. It has an abrasive side used for wet sanding and a sponge side to remove residue. It cleans up with a simple rinse and is reusable.

[003] Accordingly, there is a need for an improved sanding plaster sponge.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[004] It is therefore a general object of the present invention to provide an improved sanding plaster sponge with an integrated retractable pencil or pen.

[005] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a sanding plaster sponge comprising: an integrated retractable pencil or pen positioned in a channel formed across opposite faces of the sanding plaster sponge; and a pushbutton for positioning a tip of the pencil or pen between retracted and extended positions.

[006] In embodiments, the channel has a tubular shape and is configured to hold in place the pencil or pen therein.

[007] In embodiments, the tip of the pencil is made of lead or graphite.

[008] In embodiments, the pen is an ink pen with preferably erasable ink.

[009] According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method of manufacturing an improved sanding plaster sponge, comprising: providing a sanding plaster sponge; forming a channel between opposite faces of the sanding plaster sponge; and inserting a retractable pencil or pen inside the channel, the pencil or pen having a tip extending from a front side of the channel and a pushbutton located on a rear side of the channel.

[010] An advantage of embodiments of the present invention is that the user may use the sponge while also used the pencil or pen in the sponge without needing a separate pencil or pen.

[011] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from a careful reading of the detailed description provided herein, with appropriate reference to the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[012] Further aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the description in association with the following Figures, in which similar references used in different Figures denote similar components, wherein:

[013] Figure 1 is a front perspective view of a sanding plaster sponge with integrated retractable pencil or pen in a retracted position;

[014] Figure 2 is a rear perspective view of the sanding plaster sponge with integrated retractable pencil or pen of Figure 1;

[015] Figure 3 is a front view of the sanding plaster sponge with integrated retractable pencil or pen of Figure 1;

[016] Figure 4 is a rear view of the sanding plaster sponge with integrated retractable pencil or pen of Figure 1;

[017] Figure 5 is a left view of the sanding plaster sponge with integrated retractable pencil or pen of Figure 1;

[018] Figure 6 is a right view of the sanding plaster sponge with integrated retractable pencil or pen of Figure 1;

[019] Figure 7 is a top view of the sanding plaster sponge with integrated retractable pencil or pen of Figure 1;

[020] Figure 8 is a bottom view of the sanding plaster sponge with integrated retractable pencil or pen of Figure 1; and

[021] Figure 9 is a front perspective view of the sanding plaster sponge with integrated retractable pencil or pen of Figure 1, with the pencil in a extended position.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

[022] With reference to the annexed drawings the preferred embodiments of the present invention will be herein described for indicative purpose and by no means as of limitation.

[023] Referring to Figures 1 to 9, there is shown a sanding plaster sponge 10 with an integrated retractable pencil or pen 12 positioned inside a channel 14 formed in the sanding plaster sponge 10, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The sanding plaster sponge 10 may be of generally rectangular shape as shown. However, the sanding plaster sponge 10 may take other shapes or forms as persons skilled in the art will understand. The channel 14 is formed across opposite faces of the sanding plaster sponge 10. The pencil or pen 12 may be a retractable pencil or pen with a tip 14 extending outwardly from the channel 14 on a front side of the sanding plaster sponge 10 as shown in Figure 1. As shown in Figure 2, the pencil or pen 12 is provided with a pushbutton 18 positioned in the opposite side of the channel 14 on the rear side of the sanding plaster sponge 10.

[024] Referring back to Figure 1, the tip 14 of the pencil or pen 12 is shown in a retracted position inside the front side of the sanding plaster sponge 10.

[025] Referring back to Figure 9, the tip 14 of the pencil or pen 12 is shown in an extended position inside the front side of the sanding plaster sponge 10.

[026] Referring back to Figure 2, the pushbutton 18 is used to change the position of the tip 14 of the pencil or pen 12 between the retracted position shown in Figure 1 and the extended position shown in Figure 9.

[027] Although the present invention has been described hereinabove by way of specific embodiments thereof, the scope of the claims should not be limited by the preferred embodiments set forth in the examples, but should be given the broadest interpretation consistent with the description as a whole.

Claims

CLAIMS:

1. A sanding plaster sponge comprising:
an integrated retractable pencil or pen positioned in a channel formed across opposite faces of the sanding plaster sponge; and a pushbutton for positioning a tip of the pencil or pen between retracted and extended positions.

2. The sanding plaster sponge of claim 1, wherein the channel has a tubular shape and is configured to hold in place the pencil or pen therein.

3. The sanding plaster sponge of claim 1, wherein the tip of the pencil is made of lead or graphite.

4. The sanding plaster sponge of claim 1, wherein the pen is an ink pen.

5. The sanding plaster sponge of claim 1, wherein the pen is an ink pen with erasable ink.

6. A method of manufacturing an improved sanding plaster sponge, comprising:
providing a sanding plaster sponge;
forming a channel between opposite faces of the sanding plaster sponge;
and inserting a retractable pencil or pen inside the channel, the pencil or pen having a tip extending from a front side of the channel and a pushbutton located on a rear side of the channel.