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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 13, 2015
Filed:
Oct. 04, 2011
Zine-eddine Boutaghou, North Oaks, MN (US);
Paul S. Lugg, Woodbury, MN (US);
Zine-Eddine Boutaghou, North Oaks, MN (US);
Paul S. Lugg, Woodbury, MN (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
An abrasive article is provided. The article includes (a) a flexible backing having opposing first and second surfaces; (b) an abrasive layer comprising plurality of abrasive particles disposed on the first surface of the flexible backing; and (c) an adhesive layer comprising load bearing particles and an adhesive matrix, the adhesive layer disposed on the second surface of the polymer layer. At least a portion of the load bearing particles is substantially enveloped in the adhesive matrix and is in contact with the second surface of the polymer substrate.