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Scratch removal device and method

US7137872B1 · kind B1 · utility

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12Claims
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Filing dateSep 30, 2005
Grant dateNov 21, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24D7/00
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A polishing wheel including a lower polishing surface and defining a different color from a secondary portion of the polishing wheel, so as to indicate wear of the polishing surface. The polishing surface includes a plurality of main radial flutes extending from a central passage to an outer edge. A reduced profile for the main radial flutes is provided adjacent to the outer edge. A plurality of secondary radial flutes is provided extending from the outer edge, but not in communication with either the central passage or the main radial flutes.

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