Abrading – Flexible-member tool – per se – Laminate
Patent
1998-06-05
2000-06-13
Eley, Timothy V.
Abrading
Flexible-member tool, per se
Laminate
456359, B24D 1102
Patent
active
060742925
ABSTRACT:
A pad for applying compounds or glazes to painted surfaces, as well as other surfaces, comprised of a layer of polymeric reticulated open cell flexible polyester urethane foam wherein a centrally located cut out is made in this layer of foam; a layer of non-porous, heat activated polyester film adhesive; and a layer of looped fabric backing material for means of attachment to a back up pad which is rotated by a drive motor, at a speed in the range of 1,000-3,000 R.P.M., as well as to facilitate the ease in changing of such pads. The pad design, when combined with the rotation of such pad, provides for a vacuum action which draws the debris created by the polishing process, as well as air to the centrally located cut out area. The air is then drawn through the open cells of the reticulated polyester urethane foam and disbursed out the side of such pad, thus alleviating some of the heat build up associated with the polishing process. This pad significantly decreases smearing and swirl marks, and also greatly increases the usable working surface area for the purpose of which pads were intended, and significantly increases the pad's longevity/durability, and makes the polishing process easier and faster for the operator.
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