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Title:
INTEGRALLY MOLDED BRUSH AND THE METHOD OF MANUFACTURE AND ITS USES THEREOF
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2007081984
Kind Code:
A9
Abstract:
An aspect of the present invention comprises an integrally molded brush comprising a base and bristles extending from said base, further comprising a moldable composition that includes a dispersed phase comprising ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. Another aspect of the present invention is a method of making an integrally molded brush comprising the steps of providing a moldable composition comprising a dispersed phase of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene; causing said moldable composition to become a flowable material; shaping said flowable material; and hardening said flowable material. Other aspects of the present invention provides a method of refining a planar metal workpiece surface, the method comprising the steps of providing an integrally molded brush or brush assembly, each brush comprising a base and bristles extending from said base, further comprising a moldable composition that includes a dispersed phase comprising ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, further comprising an attachment means; providing a driving means; providing a planar metal workpiece; coupling said integrally molded brush or brush assembly to said driving means via said attachment means; and rotating said brush or brush assembly while urging said rotating brush or brush assembly against said workpiece.

Inventors:
KOH SIONG HONG (SG)
Application Number:
PCT/US2007/000598
Publication Date:
October 11, 2007
Filing Date:
January 10, 2007
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Assignee:
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO (US)
KOH SIONG HONG (SG)
International Classes:
A46B7/10; A46B9/06; A46B9/08; B29D99/00; B29C48/08
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