Abrasive disc with universal hole pattern

US10099343B2 · US · B2

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FieldValue
Publication numberUS-10099343-B2
Application numberUS-94619710-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateNov 15, 2010
Priority dateNov 15, 2010
Publication dateOct 16, 2018
Grant dateOct 16, 2018

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Abstract

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An abrasive disc for use with a sanding tool having a plurality of dust collection holes includes a hole pattern consisting of six openings arranged for substantial alignment with the dust collection holes provided in the sanding tool.

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What is claimed is: 1. A circular abrasive disc adapted for use with a first sanding tool having five dust collection holes and for use with a second sanding tool having eight dust collection holes, the circular abrasive disc defining precisely six openings, the six openings comprising a first circular opening having a size that generally corresponds to a size of a dust collection hole provided in a sanding tool or back-up pad, a second enlarged circular opening arranged 180 degrees from the first circular opening, a first pair of elongated openings arranged on opposite sides of the first circular opening, and a second pair of elongated openings having a size greater than the first pair of elongated openings arranged on opposite sides of the enlarged circular opening and between the enlarged circular opening and the first pair of elongated openings, wherein a major axis of a first one of the second pair of elongated openings intersects a major axis of a second one of the second pair of elongated openings at a location adjacent the second enlarged circular opening in a direction opposite the first circular opening.

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  • specially designed for portable grinding machines, e.g. hand-guided · CPC title

  • B24B55/102Primary

    with rotating tools · CPC title

  • Constructional features of flexible abrasive materials; Special features in the manufacture of such materials · CPC title

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What does patent US10099343B2 cover?
An abrasive disc for use with a sanding tool having a plurality of dust collection holes includes a hole pattern consisting of six openings arranged for substantial alignment with the dust collection holes provided in the sanding tool.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Goers Brian D, 3M Innovative Properties Co
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B24B55/102. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Oct 16 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).