Steven F Workman

US Patent:

20100173568, Jul 8, 2010

Filed:

Jan 14, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/687180

Inventors:

Ricky L. Dilyard - Smithville OH, US
Michael L. Zimmerman - Wooster OH, US
Steven D. Workman - Wooster OH, US
Scott Rutledge - Wooster OH, US

Assignee:

THE WOOSTER BRUSH COMPANY - Wooster OH

International Classification:

B24B 23/00
B24D 11/00
B24B 55/06
B24D 15/00

US Classification:

451 54, 451344, 451526, 451453

Abstract:

A system for preparing a surface for painting, staining, or other treatment is provided. This system includes a surface preparation material and an optional dispenser for dispensing the surface preparation material. The surface preparation material includes a single-layer or multi-layer substrate material or fabric; a sanding portion formed on the substrate, wherein the sanding portion further includes at least one abrasive substance deposited thereon or embedded therein; and a wiping portion formed on the substrate separate from the sanding portion, wherein the wiping portion further includes cleaning means for removing debris created by the sanding portion from the surface to be painted, stained, or otherwise treated. The cleaning means may be one or more dry textured regions or areas formed on the substrate or it may be one or more sticky or tacky regions or areas formed on the substrate.