Brushing – scrubbing – and general cleaning – Implements – Brush or broom
Patent
1996-10-30
1999-06-29
Chin, Randall E.
Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Implements
Brush or broom
15188, A46B 100
Patent
active
059154365
ABSTRACT:
A molded brush having a backing with a plurality of bristles extending therefrom. The backing and bristles are preferably integrally molded. The brush is molded from a moldable polymer such a thermoset polymer, thermoplastic polymer, or thermoplastic elastomer. The molded brush can include an attaching means molded integrally with the backing. Also disclosed is a method of making a molded brush and a method of refining a workpiece surface with a molded brush.
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Johnson David E.
Mann Lawrence J.
Mevissen Scott M.
Pihl Richard M.
Roeker David C.
Chin Randall E.
Minnesota Mining and Manufacting Company
Trussell James J.
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