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Abrasive brush elements and segments

US7121937B2 · kind B2 · utility

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48Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 17, 2003
Grant dateOct 17, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA46B2200/3093
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A brush segment, a brush element, a brush assembly, and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The brush segment includes a center portion with inner and outer edges. The center portion also includes first and second side edges. A plurality of bristles extends outwardly from the outer edge. The inner edge includes an interlock arrangement. The side edges have an attachment arrangement for attaching adjacent segments. The brush element includes a center portion and inner and outer edges. A plurality of bristles extends outwardly from the outer edge. The inner edge includes an interlock arrangement for restraining rotation of adjacent elements assembled into a brush assembly. Two or more brush elements are secured together to form a rotary brush assembly.

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