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US 2011/0045747 A1Published application
Abrasive Article
AssigneeTextron Innovations Inc.
InventorDenver Whitworth
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Abstract
An abrasive article is disclosed that is suitable for cleaning, sanding, scraping, or other such process of removing an outer layer or adherent matter. The abrasive article includes a plurality of abrasive particles at least partially embedded in a frozen liquid.
Claims20
An article consisting essentially of:
- a continuous body of frozen liquid, the body having opposing sides;
- and
- a plurality of abrasive particles disposed within the body of frozen liquid, the plurality of abrasive particles being dispersed within the body of frozen liquid between the opposing sides of the body of frozen liquid.
A method of cleaning a surface comprising:
- applying an article to the surface, the article consisting essentially of:
- a continuous body of frozen liquid, the body having opposing sides;
- and
- a plurality of abrasive particles disposed within the body of frozen liquid, the plurality of abrasive particles being dispersed within the body of frozen liquid between the opposing sides of the body of frozen liquid;
- and
- rubbing the article against the surface such that at least some of the frozen liquid melts, thereby exposing at least some of the plurality of abrasive particles to the surface.
3 more elements
An article comprising:
- a continuous body of frozen liquid, the body having an exterior surface and opposing sides;
- and
- a plurality of abrasive particles disposed within the body of frozen liquid, the plurality of abrasive particles including abrasive particles that are dispersed within the body of frozen liquid between the opposing sides of the body of frozen liquid, the plurality of abrasive particles also including abrasive particles that are supported by the body of frozen liquid and are at least partially exposed to the exterior surface of the body of frozen liquid.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.