Abstract: An abrasive filament, including a thermoplastic elastomer having abrasive particles dispersed and adhered therein, exhibits improved life over previously known abrasive-filled polymeric filaments. Methods of making abrasive filaments of the invention, articles including the abrasive filaments, and methods of abrading surfaces using the abrasive articles of the invention are also described.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 21, 1993
Date of Patent:
June 27, 1995
Assignee:
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Inventors:
Richard M. Pihl, Duane J. Hayes, Loren L. Barber, Jr., Dennis G. Welygan, R. Eugene Hardwick, Ronald O. Zemke, deceased
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