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Detailing and polishing pad

a technology for detailing pads and detailing, applied in the direction of manufacturing tools, cleaning machines, carpet cleaners, etc., can solve the problems of pad delamination, foam core deformation, and foam core deformation, so as to prevent the pad from breaking down and delaminating during use, remove fine scratches, swirls and holograms, and reduce the effect of foam cor

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-11-06
LAMBS INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
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The present invention polishing pad has three layers - a middle layer of non-foam thermoplastic polymer, a polishing layer, and a backing layer. This non-foam thermoplastic polymer layer helps control heat and prevents the pad from breaking down and delaminating during use. The pad is made with a fabric polishing layer and can be used with machine-driven tools or hand polishing tools. Compared to other pads, the present invention pad withstands heat, removes fine scratches, swelles, and holograms with ease, and provides a high gloss finish. Additionally, it is environmentally friendly.

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Because of their mechanism of operation, if not used properly wool pads can cause damage like swirls and holograms to a paint's finish.
The three-layer microfiber pad of the prior art does however suffer from a significant deficit.
In this respect, heat generated by polishing action causes the foam core to degrade and the pad to delaminate.

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[0028]FIGS. 3A-5 show the present invention polishing pad 20 in a preferred embodiment. These figures depict an improved polishing pad 20 that is adapted to be used on a polishing tool that includes a generally planar support surface for receiving the pad. In one embodiment, polishing pad 20 includes a polishing layer 21 comprising a fabric polishing surface 22. Polishing pad 20 also includes backing layer 23. Backing layer 23 has an inner surface 24 and outer surface 25. Outer surface 25 of backing layer 23 is adapted to mechanically or adhesively attach in removable fashion to the support surface of the polishing tool.

[0029]Present invention polishing pad 20 includes a middle layer 26 made from a non-foam, solid thermoplastic polymer. By non-foam, it is meant that the middle layer is neither an open-cell foam nor a closed-cell foam. Middle layer 26 forms a flexible sheet between polishing layer 21 and backing layer 23. Middle layer 26 is bonded to polishing layer 21 and inner surf...

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Abstract

A polishing pad is adapted for use on a polishing tool. The polishing tool has a support surface for receiving the polishing pad. The polishing pad comprises a polishing layer comprising a fabric polishing surface and a backing layer, the backing layer having an inner and outer surface. The outer surface of the backing layer is adapted to mechanically or adhesively attach in removable fashion to the support surface of the polishing tool. The polishing pad includes a middle layer made from a non-foam, solid thermoplastic polymer in the form of a flexible sheet. The middle layer self-bonds bonded to the polishing layer and the inner surface of the backing layer to form a three-layer polishing pad.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 819,160 that was filed on May 3, 2013, the entirety of which application is hereby incorporated by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.SEQUENCE LISTING, TABLE OR COMPUTER PROGRAM ON COMPACT DISC[0003]Not applicable.FIELD OF INVENTION[0004]This invention relates to automotive, marine, aeronautical, household and building maintenance polishing and detail pads.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0005]It is known to use manual hand polishing tools or electric rotary or dual action (orbital) polishing tools to polish or detail automobiles, boats, planes, solid surfaces, marble and granite. As used herein, the term “polishing tool” includes both manual and electric polishing tools. When employed to polish or detail a car's paint surface, the prior art polishing tool is outfitted with a polishing...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47L13/28
CPCA47L13/28A47L13/16B24D11/02
Inventor SAUZEK, LEE R.
Owner LAMBS INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
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