Abstract: Provided is a flexible abrasive product (1) comprising a knitted cloth (2) on a first side of the flexible abrasive product (1), grinding agents (50) applied on a second side of the flexible abrasive product (1) facing the first side, and a plurality of loops (71) protruding from the cloth (2) and from the first side, each loop (71) being formed by a pair of bottom-half arcs (76) connected by a protruding head (77) and the loops (71) being arranged in rows extending in the wale direction (W) of the cloth (2), wherein the bottom-half arcs (76) are interlaced in the cloth (2), and the protruding heads (77) of the loops (71) are interconnected with one another outside of the cloth (2) so as to form rows (73) of interconnected loops (71), which rows (73) extend in the wale direction (W) of the cloth (2).

Abstract: A cleaning fabric assembly used for an automatic cleaning machine includes an outer unit, a water absorbent unit, an assembly unit and a fixing unit. A plurality of openable portions, which extend from the peripheral portion of the outer unit to the center of the outer unit, are provided on top of the outer unit. The water absorbent unit and assembly unit and may inserted into the outer unit through the cracks between the openable portions. The cleaning fabric assembly of the present invention may be used to remove water stains with its water absorbent unit or by mopping the floor. Also, to uninstall the outer unit or the water absorbent unit for replacement or cleaning, a user simply has to rotate the fixing unit to disengage the male engagement pieces from the engagement portions.

Abstract: A processing line, inspection line, or both, includes a first conveyor line with shackles for suspending the poultry by the legs. The conveyor line is arranged to move the poultry in a conveying direction passed a processing and/or inspection station for the poultry, wherein at least along a part of the conveyor line an endless belt is provided that supports the shackles and moves the shackles sideways away from a first neutral vertical suspension position to a second position in which the shackles are suspended obliquely in the conveyor line so as to arrange that any back-and-forth movement of the shackles in their conveying direction is prevented or counteracted.

Abstract: An abrasive article comprising a nonwoven substrate material having a top surface and a bottom surface; a woven cloth; a thermoplastic fastener; and a plurality of abrasive particles, wherein the cloth layer is adhered to the top surface of the nonwoven substrate material; wherein the thermoplastic fastener is disposed on the cloth, and wherein the plurality of abrasive particles are disposed on at least the bottom surface of the nonwoven abrasive substrate.

Abstract: A poultice applicator in which a plurality of disposable rubber sponges, cloths or resins are attached to the poultice applicator in advance, used rubber sponges, cloths or resins are removed sequentially, and unused rubber sponges, cloths or resins are used to apply a drug to skin. For example, an analgesic and antiphlogistic poultice and/or the antipruritic and anti-inflammatory poultice may be contained in a poultice applicator in which a plurality of disposable rubber sponges, cloths or resins are attached to the existing rubber sponge, cloth or resin.

Abstract: A rotary eraser assembly includes a rotary eraser, two discs, a threaded bolt and a nut. The rotary eraser includes, in each of two opposite sides, a cavity in communication with the aperture and at least one recess in the wall of the cavity. Each of the discs includes an annular lip disposed in the cavity in a related one of the sides of the rotary eraser and at least one block disposed in the recess in the related side of the rotary eraser. The threaded bolt is inserted through the rotary eraser and the discs. The nut is engaged with threaded bolt.

Abstract: A buffing ball is formed by compressing a stack of generally circular buffing pads along a central axis. The individual pads have a generally wave-like outer peripheral surface having valleys and mounds. When compressed together, the mounds form small knobs that are ideal for buffing or cleaning intricate surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention is a multipurpose cleaning apparatus for cleaning a variety of surfaces which includes an apparatus for removably retaining a reusable cleaning swifter, an apparatus for removably retaining a disposable cleaning cloth, an apparatus for removably retaining a brush and an apparatus for removably retaining a scouring pad. The apparatus comprises a base having two hingeably attached sections which can be rotated to form a angle so that the swifter can be attached, rotated to form a rigid elongated structure to retain the disposable cleaning cloth through locking clasp assemblies, and configured to receive members which retain gripping members to removably retain a cleaning brush and a scouring pad.

Abstract: A buffing and polishing ball made of a compressible polymeric foam material is formed by slitting a body of foam material in a substantially uncompressed state (1) from an outside surface of the body in a direction generally perpendicular to the rotational axis and (2) on circumferentially spaced planes that extend generally radially from the outside surface of the body to define a plurality of foam fingers. A fastening system is used to compress and hold a center portion of the foam body in a direction along the rotational axis such that the uncompressed outer ends of the finger assume a generally spherical ball.

Abstract: A pad driver for use with a floor maintenance machine that includes a riser portion and a driver disc portion that defines a driving surface which is engageable with a floor maintenance pad. The riser includes a radial flange which extends outwardly from a central hub. The radial flange includes a rim portion supported radially outwardly from the hub by a plurality of spoke-like regions. Regions of reduced material thickness separate the spoke-like regions. The hub is generally cup-shaped and includes a planar upper disc portion and a stepped, transition portion that joins the upper disc portion with the radial extending flange. A plurality of radially extending, rigidizing axial ribs extend between the underside of the upper disc portion and the inside of the stepped transition portion. The driver disc portion may comprise a separate driver disc attached to the riser or alternately, comprise a plurality of driving elements molded into the radial flange.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a paint roller having a roller body comprised of a synthetic foam with an inner recess for placement on a support arm. The invention is characterized in that the roller body is expanded in a molding tool. Towards this end, the expansion pressure is set such that a closed compact covering of the synthetic material, preferably a polyester polyurethane foam, is formed on the outer surface of the roller body and/or on the wall of the inner recess. The coating is at least partially opened or removed in a successive method step.

Abstract: A hub is disclosed for supporting and retaining at least one surface conditioning article relative to and spaced apart from a rotary shaft. The hub may be a hub of a brush assembly. The hub includes an arbor tube and a pair of plates. Shoulders are provided on the arbor tube and the plates are coupled to the arbor tube at a pre-determined distance set by shoulders. The surface conditioning article is provided between the plates. Since the distance between the plates is set by the shoulders, the density of the surface conditioning article between the face plates also is predetermined. The plates may include a key-shaped region with a circular portion and a keyseat. An adapter also may be provided. The adapter is configured and dimensioned to be engaged in the key-shaped region, permitting a shaft having a smaller diameter to be coupled to the hub.

Abstract: A cleaning device for use in a substrate cleaning apparatus is disclosed. The cleaning device includes a cleaning member brought into contact with a surface of a substrate to be cleaned, and a cleaning member holding mechanism for holding the cleaning member. The cleaning member holding mechanism includes a holding member (sleeve) having a lower portion split into a plurality of chuck jaws, and a ring member fitted onto the outer periphery of the holding member. An end portion of the cleaning member is inserted into an insertion hole formed by the chuck jaws, and the ring member is fitted onto the outer periphery of the holding member, thereby holding the cleaning member with the chuck jaws. That is, the cleaning member holding mechanism has a collet chuck structure.

Abstract: A hub is disclosed for supporting and retaining at least one surface conditioning article relative to and spaced apart from a rotary shaft. The hub may be a hub of a brush assembly. The hub includes an arbor tube and a pair of plates. Shoulders are provided on the arbor tube and the plates are coupled to the arbor tube at a pre-determined distance set by shoulders. The surface conditioning article is provided between the plates. Since the distance between the plates is set by the shoulders, the density of the surface conditioning article between the face plates also is predetermined. The plates may include a key-shaped region with a circular portion and a keyseat. An adapter also may be provided. The adapter is configured and dimensioned to be engaged in the key-shaped region, permitting a shaft having a smaller diameter to be coupled to the hub.

Abstract: An assembly of buff or brush wheels with or without spacers is stacked, compressed, and held together as an integrated unit to form an assembly of such wheels having a specified face width which then may be mounted as a unit on a machine arbor or drive shaft. The assembly is held together in such a manner that the ganged stack is yieldable and may be further compressed when assembled on the machine arbor. The assembly may also be slightly expanded to obtain a better fit on the machine. The wheel assembly in one form is held at the desired face width by adjustable ties extending through paired holes in core plates in the wheels. In another embodiment carriage bolts extending through the core plates form adjustable screw clamps.

Abstract: A method for cleaning a mirrored glass. The method includes affixing a pad to a portable, power tool; applying a composition containing an abrasive to the pad; applying the pad to the mirrored glass surface; operating the tool in a rotary motion at high speed until the mirrored glass surface is clean; and removing any excess composition from the mirrored glass surface. A composition for use in cleaning mineral deposits off mirrored glass surfaces and includes a non-toxic, biodegradable solution having a pH less than 7.0 in combination with an abrasive selected from the group consisting of ground pumice stone, calcium carbonate, aluminum oxide, and diatomaceous earth. A preferred acid composition has a pH of about 4.0, and contains an abrasive with a particle size between about 3 to about 5 microns.