Patent ID: 7252694

Claim:
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 an apertured attachment interface adhered to said second major surface of said open mesh backing, said apertured attachment interface comprising a base sheet comprising a plurality of hooks projecting from at least a portion of said base sheet, and a plurality of apertures extending through said base sheet, said apertures forming a cumulative open area that is no greater then 40 percent of said screen abrasive surface area, wherein said apertures cooperate with said screen abrasive to allow the flow of particles through said abrasive article.