Device for filament end-rounding and a method for end-rounding (tooth)brush filaments

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PATENT NO 10314389
APP PUB NO 20160353874A1
SERIAL NO

15173192

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An end-rounding device comprises a movable body comprising an abrasive surface; a gearing for transferring a movement from a motor to the movable body; a providing unit for providing a plurality of bristle filament ends to the abrasive surface, wherein the providing unit comprises a clamping unit for clamping a bunch of filaments, wherein the bunch comprises a multiple of filaments of a bristle tuft; wherein the abrasive surface has a diameter from 80 mm to 300 mm and comprises a concave curvature oriented in the direction of the clamping unit; and wherein the clamping unit is movably spaced from the abrasive surface at a distance. A method of smoothening bristle filament ends utilizes the end-rounding device.

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THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANYONE PROCTER & GAMBLE PLAZA ATTN CHIEF PATENT COUNSEL CINCINNATI OH 45202

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Vankov, Michael Schmitten, DE 11 77

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