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Abrasive brush with filaments having plastic abrasive particles therein

US6352471B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2000
Grant dateMar 5, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C48/304
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Abrasive filaments including plastic abrasive particles interspersed in a thermoplastic matrix. The abrasive filaments can comprise monofilaments, coextruded core/sheath filaments, and coated preformed cores. Also disclosed are abrasive brush constructions using a plurality of such abrasive filaments mounted on a suitable substrate, and unitary injection molded abrasive brushes. Also disclosed are methods of making such filaments and brushes, and method of using such brushes.

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