Patent ID: 8020237
Filing Date: 2011-09-20
Classification: A46B,B08B

Abstract:
1. A brush for cleaning a surface, the brush and surface comprising: in combination, a surface to be cleaned, the surface having a width and being selected from the group consisting of, a conveyor belt, printing plate, emboss roller, or marrying roll, and a cleaning brush, the cleaning brush comprising a hollow cylinder having a closed first end, a closed second end, and a peripheral wall having an internal surface and an external surface; a plurality of bristles arranged on the external surface of the peripheral wall; wherein the hollow cylinder comprises a plurality of apertures formed in the peripheral wall and extending therethrough for permitting a gas or liquid to emerge from the interior of the hollow cylinder to the bristles and wherein the peripheral wall has a surface area ratio of from about 6 to about 30; wherein the apertures are arranged in a staggered multi helical pattern comprising from about 3 to about 15 helixes; and wherein the hollow cylinder is rotatable and in parallel proximity to the surface such that when rotated the width of the surface is engaged by the bristles.