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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 13, 2006
Filed:
Feb. 11, 2003
Christopher J. Martone, Rochester, MI (US);
Randall R. Sobocienski, New Boston, MI (US);
Stephen J. Veryser, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI (US);
Christopher J. Martone, Rochester, MI (US);
Randall R. Sobocienski, New Boston, MI (US);
Stephen J. Veryser, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI (US);
General Motors Corporation, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for cleaning at least one surface of tubular tool rails includes an elongated housing having a free end, at least one brush rotatably attached to the free end of the housing, and a motor attached to the housing. The motor is operable to rotate the at least one brush to clean the at least one surface of the tool rail when the brush contacts the at least one surface. A debris removal device is attached to the housing adjacent the brush.