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Surface polishing applicator system and method

US6241579A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 10, 1997
Grant dateJun 5, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24D15/045
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

System and method for locating and polishing a stain or protrusion on a surface. The stain or protrusion may be located by placing a plastic film between a portion of a human hand and the surface. The stain or protrusion may then be removed and/or polished by applying an applicator containing a plastic flexible tool to the stain or protrusion. The applicator may include a body made of flexible or compressible material having a cavity into which the plastic flexible tool is disposed.

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