Conversion assemblage adaptable for use in combination with a surface modifying apparatus and method thereof

Abstract

The disclosure is directed to a conversion assemblage adapted for use in converting a surface modifying mechanism, such as a pole sander, having an attaching member. The surface modifying assemblage and method facilitate converting the pole sander with anyone of several different surface treating assemblages in an easy and reliable manner as well as provides for enhanced surface modifying efficiencies and improvements.

1 . A conversion assemblage adapted for use in converting a surface modifying mechanism having an attaching member, the conversion assemblage comprising: a substantially rigid body assembly including first and second major surfaces opposing each other, the first major surface is attachable to a supporting member of a surface modifying mechanism; the second surface is attachable to a surface modifying member. 
   
   
       2 . A conversion assemblage adapted for converting a pole sander apparatus having a pivotally connected supporting member, the assemblage comprising: a substantially rigid body assembly including first and second major surfaces opposing each other, the first major surface is adapted for receiving the supporting member, and the second major surface is attachable to a surface modifying member. 
   
   
       3 . The conversion assemblage of  claim 2 , the rigid body assembly is a relatively lightweight material. 
   
   
       4 . The conversion assemblage of  claim 2 , wherein the rigid body assembly includes a recess therein for removably receiving therein at least a portion of the supporting member. 
   
   
       5 . The conversion assemblage of  claim 2 , further including a first attachment assemblage on the body assembly that includes the first major surface, and a second attachment assemblage on the body assembly that includes the second major surface. 
   
   
       6 . The conversion assemblage of  claim 5 , wherein the first attachment assemblage includes a mechanical attachment system. 
   
   
       7 . The conversion assemblage of  claim 6 , wherein the mechanical attachment system includes at least one of a hook and loop fastener element. 
   
   
       8 . The conversion assemblage of  claim 5 , wherein the second attachment assemblage includes a mechanical attachment system. 
   
   
       9 . The conversion assemblage of  claim 8 , wherein the mechanical attachment system includes at least one of a hook and loop fastener element. 
   
   
       10 . The conversion assemblage of  claim 5 , wherein the second attachment assemblage includes a pressure sensitive adhesive assembly. 
   
   
       11 . The conversion assemblage of  claim 2 , wherein the body assembly is made of a material from a group consisting of: polymeric foams, polystyrene foams, polyurethane foams, polyolefin foams, polyester foams, acrylic foams, and combinations thereof. 
   
   
       12 . The conversion assemblage of  claim 4 , wherein the recess is sized and shaped to receive the supporting member so that its center of gravity is close to a center of gravity of the body assembly, whereby flipping over of the body assembly during use is inhibited. 
   
   
       13 . The conversion assemblage of  claim 2 , wherein the body assembly has a peripheral edge dimension that exceeds a peripheral edge dimension of a supporting member. 
   
   
       14 . The conversion assemblage of  claim 2 , further including a surface modifying article having a first surface attached to the second major surface of the body assembly, wherein the surface modifying article has an abrasive material on a second major surface thereof. 
   
   
       15 . The conversion assemblage of  claim 14 , wherein the surface modifying article includes a foam backed element defining a first major surface thereof, and an abrasive article on a second major surface of the foam backed. 
   
   
       16 . The conversion assemblage of  claim 2 , wherein the body assembly has a density in a range of about 2.50 pounds/ft. 3  to about 6.00 pounds/ft. 3 . 
   
   
       17 . A method adapted for utilizing a conversion assemblage for converting a surface modifying mechanism having a supporting member, the method comprising: providing a conversion assemblage including a substantially rigid body assembly including first and second major surfaces opposing each other, the first major surface is attachable to the supporting member; and the second major surface is attachable to a surface modifying member; and securing an attaching member to the supporting member for attaching to the first major surface. 
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising attaching the first major surface to the attaching member secured on the supporting member. 
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the providing of the substantially rigid body assembly also includes providing a lightweight material. 
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein the providing includes selecting at least one of a material from a group consisting of: polymeric foams, polystyrene foams, polyurethane foams, polyolefin foams, polyester foams, acrylic foams, and combinations thereof.