Patent ID: 7258705
Filing Date: 2007-08-21
Classification: B24D

Abstract:
1. An abrasive article comprising: a screen abrasive comprising an open mesh backing having a first major surface having a perimeter that defines a screen abrasive surface area, a second major surface, a plurality of openings extending from said first major surface to said second major surface, and an abrasive layer secured to at least a portion of said first major surface of said backing, said abrasive layer comprising a plurality of abrasive particles and at least one binder; and a polymer netting adhered to said second major surface of said open mesh backing, said polymer netting comprising a first plurality of strands extending in a first direction, a second plurality of strands extending in a second direction, said first and second plurality of strands affixed to one another to form a plurality of openings in said polymer netting, and a plurality of hooks projecting from at least a portion of said second plurality of strands, wherein said openings of said polymer netting cooperate with said openings of said screen abrasive to allow the flow of particles through said abrasive article.