Title:
METHODS AND TOOL FOR MAINTENANCE OF HARD SURFACES, AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH A TOOL
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2006097141
Kind Code:
B1
Abstract:
A method is disclosed for treating or maintaining a hard surface comprising a stone or stone-like material, the method comprising treatment of the surface with a flexible pad, in the presence of abrasive particles, bonded to the pad, on a contact surface between the pad and the hard surface, wherein the abrasive particles comprise diamond particles, and the treatment is performed in the absence of an effective amount of crystallization agent on the contact surface. The treatment is performed on a substantially regular basis, such as daily, weekly or monthly, and the treatment is performed using a pad comprising an open, lofty, three dimensional non-woven webs of fibers. A tool for use in the method is also provided, as well as a floor-surfacing machine comprising such a tool and a method for manufacturing such a tool. Furthermore, methods for treating or maintaining hard, smooth surfaces such as wood, polymer material, lacquer, linoleum, gelcoat, glass and automotive enamel are disclosed.
Inventors:
THYSELL HAAKAN (SE)
Application Number:
PCT/EP2005/012360
Publication Date:
November 09, 2006
Filing Date:
November 16, 2005
Export Citation:
Assignee:
HTC SWEDEN AB (SE)
THYSELL HAAKAN (SE)
THYSELL HAAKAN (SE)
International Classes:
B24B7/18; A47L13/16; B24D11/00; B24D13/14
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