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Scouring pad and method for producing same

US4546515A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 8, 1983
Grant dateOct 15, 1985
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/674
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A scouring pad is formed by disposing layers of a thermoplastic resin above and below a layer of metal wool. The resin and metal are compressed and heated to a temperature above the melting point of the resin. The resulting pad has mat-like upper and lower layers of metal fiber and resin, and an interior layer of metal fibers which is substantially free of the resin. The pad has a reduced tendency to shed metal fibers.

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