Patents Assigned to SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES
  • High-performance resin for abrasive products
    Patent number: 8062394
    Abstract: An abrasive product includes a plurality of abrasive particles and a resin cured with a polythiol group. A method of preparing the abrasive product includes contacting the plurality of abrasive particles with a curable composition that includes a resin and a polythiol group, and curing the curable composition to produce the abrasive product. A method of abrading a work surface includes applying an abrasive product to a work surface in an abrading motion to remove a portion of the work surface. A curable composition includes a formaldehyde resin and a polythiol group. A formaldehyde resin is crosslinked by a polythiol group. A method of crosslinking the formaldehyde resin includes reacting the polythiol group with the formaldehyde resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony C. Gaeta, William C. Rice
  • Bonded abrasive article and method of making
    Patent number: 8043393
    Abstract: A bonded abrasive article is provided that includes abrasive grains within a bond matrix, the abrasive grains including cubic boron nitride (cBN) and the bond matrix including a polycrystalline ceramic phase. The bonded abrasive may have a Modulus of Rupture (MOR) of not less than about 40 MPa. Certain embodiments may have porosity, such as greater than about 5.0 vol %.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignees: Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., Saint-Gobain Abrasifs
    Inventors: Gilles Querel, Paul S. Dando, Cecile Jousseaume, Richard W. Hall
  • Abrasive tools made with a self-avoiding abrasive grain array
    Publication number: 20110252710
    Abstract: Abrasive tools contain abrasive grains oriented in an array according to a non-uniform pattern having an exclusionary zone around each abrasive grain, and the exclusionary zone has a minimum dimension that exceeds the maximum diameter of the desired grit size range for the abrasive grain. Methods for designing such a self-avoiding array of abrasive grain and for transferring such an array to an abrasive tool body are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC.
    Inventors: Richard W. J. Hall, Jens M. Molter, Charles A. Bateman
  • Coated abrasive products containing aggregates
    Patent number: 8038751
    Abstract: A coated abrasive product includes a particulate material containing green, unfired abrasive aggregates having a generally spheroidal or toroidal shape, the aggregates formed from a composition comprising abrasive grit particles and a nanoparticle binder. Free abrasive products, bonded abrasive products, and the particulate material also contain aggregates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignees: Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., Saint-Gobain Abrasifs
    Inventor: Shelly C. Starling
  • BACKINGLESS ABRASIVE ARTICLE
    Publication number: 20110232198
    Abstract: An abrasive article includes an abrasive layer having an array of protrusions. The abrasive layer has a thickness not greater than about 500 mils. The abrasive article is free of a backing layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicants: Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., Saint-Gobain Abrasifs
    Inventor: Ramaswamy Sankaranarayanan
  • Hydrophilic and hydrophobic silane surface modification of abrasive grains
    Patent number: 8021449
    Abstract: A surface-modified abrasive grain includes an abrasive grain as a substrate, and a film on the abrasive grain that includes a relatively hydrophilic silane component and a relatively hydrophobic silane component. The film can be a single film layer or multiple film layers, wherein a film layer most proximal to the abrasive grain has a predominately hydrophilic silane component, and a film layer more distal to the abrasive grain includes predominately a relatively hydrophobic silane component. Coated abrasive products and bonded abrasive products include the surface-modified abrasive grains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignees: Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., Saint-Gobain Abrasifs
    Inventors: Anuj Seth, Ying Cai
  • NAIL CARE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20110192410
    Abstract: A nail care system for buffing and polishing fingernails and toenails is disclosed. The system includes a nail care strip that includes a layer of a liquid silicone resin formulation and abrasive grains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC., SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS
    Inventors: Ying Cai, Paul Krupa
  • Abrasive tools made with a self-avoiding abrasive grain array
    Patent number: 7993419
    Abstract: Abrasive tools contain abrasive grains oriented in an array according to a non-uniform pattern having an exclusionary zone around each abrasive grain, and the exclusionary zone has a minimum dimension that exceeds the maximum diameter of the desired grit size range for the abrasive grain. Methods for designing such a self-avoiding array of abrasive grain and for transferring such an array to an abrasive tool body are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Abrasives Technology Company
    Inventors: Richard W. J. Hall, Jens M. Molter, Charles A. Bateman
  • METHOD OF CLEANING A HOUSEHOLD SURFACE
    Publication number: 20110186453
    Abstract: A method of cleaning a household kitchen or bath solid surface includes placing a cleaning article on the solid surface that includes a foreign matter. The method further includes abrading the solid surface with the cleaning article to remove the foreign matter. The cleaning article includes a layer of a liquid silicone rubber formulation and abrasive grains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC., SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS
    Inventors: John T. Crowe, Ying Cai, Paul Krupa
  • ABRASIVE ARTICLE INCORPORATING AN INFILTRATED ABRASIVE SEGMENT
    Publication number: 20110165826
    Abstract: An abrasive article includes a base, an abrasive member comprising three distinct phases bonded to each other including abrasive particles, a metal matrix, and an infiltrant. The abrasive article further includes a backing region between the abrasive member and the base, wherein the backing region comprises a laser welded bond joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC., SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS
    Inventors: Marc L. Hoang, Ignazio Gosamo, André R. G. Heyen
  • DURABLE COATED ABRASIVE ARTICLE
    Publication number: 20110162287
    Abstract: An abrasive article comprising abrasive grains bonded with a binder comprising a matrix polymer and an amphiphilic block copolymer dispersed in the matrix polymer. The abrasive article can be a coated abrasive article, such as an engineered abrasive article, including a backing. The binder can bind the abrasive grains to the backing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC., SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS
    Inventor: Ying Cai
  • COATED ABRASIVE BACKINGS WITH CLOTH TREATED WITH COLLOIDAL SILICON OXIDE
    Publication number: 20110162286
    Abstract: A cloth backing for an abrasive article is treated by combining a phenolic resin, a latex and a colloidal silicon oxide composition to prepare a colloidal formulation, which is then applied to the cloth backing and cured. Coated abrasive articles are formed by applying a make coat formulation to the treated cloth backing, applying an abrasive and then curing the make coat formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicants: Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., Saint-Gobain Abrasifs
    Inventors: Yu Xiang Yang, Adiseshaiah K. Seshu, Lin Hua Feng
  • ANTI-LOADING ABRASIVE ARTICLE
    Publication number: 20110165364
    Abstract: A coated abrasive article includes a backing having a surface, a plurality of abrasive regions overlying the surface in each of the first and second portions, and at least one macro-channel. The surface of the backing has a shape defined by an outer contour. A bisecting axis divides the shape into first and second portions. Each abrasive region includes a binder and a plurality of abrasive grains in contact with the binder. The abrasive grains have an average grain size of not greater than about 200 microns. The at least one macro-channel defines a passageway extending between a pair of adjacent abrasive regions and terminating at openings at the outer contour within each of the first and second portions. The macro-channel has an average channel width of between about 0.1 millimeters to about 5 millimeters and is substantially free of the binder and the abrasive grains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC., SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS
    Inventor: Anuj Seth
  • PACKAGED ABRASIVE ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20110155593
    Abstract: An article includes a packaging material comprising a self-supporting wall having a water vapor transfer rate of not greater than 0.001 g/m2-day. The packaging material defines an enclosed volume. The article further includes a bonded abrasive article disposed within the enclosed volume. The bonded abrasive article includes abrasive grains dispersed in a polymer matrix. The polymer matrix includes hygroscopic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC., SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS
    Inventors: Han Zhang, David E. Woolley
  • ABRASIVE ARTICLE WITH OPEN STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20110159794
    Abstract: An abrasive article includes a fabric comprising a front face and a back face. The front face is formed of first knitted yarns. Each yarn of the first knitted yarns includes a plurality of filaments. A plurality of threads intertwines with the first knitted yarns and extending between the front face and the back face. The plurality of threads defines a hollow space between the front face and the back face. The abrasive article also includes abrasive grains adhered to the front face of the fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC., SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS
    Inventors: Mervyn Chung-Fat, Virginie Vaubert, Sergio Rodrigues
  • ABRASIVE ARTICLE FOR USE WITH A GRINDING WHEEL
    Publication number: 20110143641
    Abstract: An abrasive article for use with a grinding wheel including an abrasive body having abrasive grains contained within a matrix of bond material, the abrasive body having a plurality of arm portions defining a twisted path having a plurality of linear portions joined by a plurality of turns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC., SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS
    Inventors: Srinivasan Ramanath, Ramanjam Vedantham
  • BONDED ABRASIVE ARTICLE AND METHOD OF FORMING
    Publication number: 20110131889
    Abstract: An abrasive article including an abrasive body having abrasive grains made of microcrystalline alumina contained within a bond material, wherein the bond material comprises a total content of alumina of at least about 15 mol %.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC., SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS
    Inventors: Gilles Querel, Sandhya Jayaraman Rukmani, Muthu Jeevanantham, Kelley McNeal, Maike Hillers
  • BONDED ABRASIVE ARTICLE AND METHOD OF FORMING
    Publication number: 20110131888
    Abstract: An abrasive article includes an abrasive body having abrasive grains within a bond material, the abrasive body further including a spinel material disposed at an interface between the abrasive grains and the bond matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC., SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS
    Inventors: Gilles Querel, Sandhya Jayaraman Rukmani, Muthu Jeevanantham, Kelley McNeal, Stephen E. Fox
  • Low corrosion abrasive articles and methods for forming same
    Patent number: 7947097
    Abstract: An abrasive article includes a binder and abrasive grains. The binder is formed from a formulation including a polymer component, a curing agent, and an acid bonding agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignees: Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., Saint-Gobain Abrasifs
    Inventor: Xiaorong You
  • Saw blade gullet configuration
    Patent number: 7946907
    Abstract: A saw blade includes a circular core having a plurality of cutters disposed along a periphery thereof, and a central bore configured to receive an arbor of a rotating power tool. A plurality of gullets is located in spaced relation between the cutters, extending radially inward from the periphery. Each of the gullets includes a neck portion defined by side walls extending radially inward and extending divergently from one another into an arcuate base. The arcuate base extends along concave arcs to a linear base portion disposed at a radially innermost portion thereof, and which intersects a radius of the saw blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc.
    Inventor: Andre Roland Georges Heyen