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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 30, 2004
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2000
Applicant:
Inventor:
Gerald F. Kruegler, Clifton Park, NY (US);
Assignee:
Freudenberg Nonwovens Limited Partnership, Durham, NC (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B32B 5/06 ; B32B 5/08 ; B32B 5/26 ; B32B 7/08 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B32B 5/06 ; B32B 5/08 ; B32B 5/26 ; B32B 7/08 ;
Abstract
A buffing or polishing material has a nonwoven fleece layer and a backing layer that adds strength and dimensional stability to the material. The nonwoven fleece layer is a needled blend of natural fibers and synthetic fibers having a uniform density and working surface, resulting in a better polishing or finishing consistency. The material can withstand high heat levels and can be worked quickly, resulting in a more efficient polishing or finishing operation. The buff material can be converted into any preferred shape or tool, such as an endless belt, disc, flapwheel, or spiral band.