Brushing – scrubbing – and general cleaning – Implements – Brush or broom
Patent
1996-10-30
1999-05-18
Till, Terrence R.
Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Implements
Brush or broom
15198, 451466, A46B3/04;7/08
Patent
active
059039515
ABSTRACT:
A molded brush segment having a plurality of integrally molded bristles extending from a generally planar center portion. The brush segment is molded from a moldable polymer such a thermoset polymer, thermoplastic polymer, or thermoplastic elastomer. The moldable polymer preferably includes a plurality of organic or inorganic abrasive particles interspersed throughout at least the bristles, and can be interspersed throughout the brush segment. The molded brush segments can be generally circular, with the bristles extending radially outward in the plane defined by the central portion. A plurality of brush segments can be combined to form a brush assembly. Also disclosed is a method of making a molded abrasive brush and a method of refining a workpiece surface with a molded abrasive brush.
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Bange Donna W.
Ionta Richard
Johnson David E.
Liepa Mara E.
Pihl Richard M.
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
Till Terrence R.
Trussell James J.
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