Patent · US Expired

Molded brush

US5915436A · kind A · utility

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61Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 30, 1996
Grant dateJun 29, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/7654
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A molded brush having a backing with a plurality of bristles extending therefrom. The backing and bristles are preferably integrally molded. The brush is molded from a moldable polymer such a thermoset polymer, thermoplastic polymer, or thermoplastic elastomer. The molded brush can include an attaching means molded integrally with the backing. Also disclosed is a method of making a molded brush and a method of refining a workpiece surface with a molded brush.

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