Molded brush
US5915436A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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