GB2227436A - Method of cleaning, buffing or polishing a fragile material - Google Patents
Method of cleaning, buffing or polishing a fragile material Download PDFInfo
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- GB2227436A GB2227436A GB9000603A GB9000603A GB2227436A GB 2227436 A GB2227436 A GB 2227436A GB 9000603 A GB9000603 A GB 9000603A GB 9000603 A GB9000603 A GB 9000603A GB 2227436 A GB2227436 A GB 2227436A
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- Prior art keywords
- cleaning
- particles
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- polishing
- buffing
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B24—GRINDING; POLISHING
- B24C—ABRASIVE OR RELATED BLASTING WITH PARTICULATE MATERIAL
- B24C11/00—Selection of abrasive materials or additives for abrasive blasts
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Detergent Compositions (AREA)
- Cleaning In General (AREA)
- Cleaning By Liquid Or Steam (AREA)
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- Load-Bearing And Curtain Walls (AREA)
- Application Of Or Painting With Fluid Materials (AREA)
Abstract
In a method of cleaning, buffing or polishing a fragile material, such as building facades of stone, painted surfaces or window glass, a jet of air containing particles of vegetable origin is directed on to the fragile material. The particles are in powdered or granular form and may include particles of corn stalks which have been crushed and reduced to powder.
Description
PATENT OF INVENTION "Method of cleanitig buffing or polishing a fragile
materialO Bernard THOMANN The invention relates to a method of cleaning, buffing or polishing fragile materials, such as stone and paint.
A cleaning method is already known using silica particles which are projected with a jet of air or water so as to effect, in particular, the cleaning of the facades of buildings and ancient monuments. A method of this type is suitable for hard stone, whereas it has to be avoided for delicate materials because of the resultant disintegration of the surface.
For example, this method cannot be used for the reconditioning of delicate stone facades, for cleaning marble-type stone nor for any materials which have been polished.
It is an aim of the invention to obviate these disadvantages and, according to the invention there is provided a method of cleaning, buffing or polishing a fragile material, such as stone or paint, wherein a jet of air containing particles of vegetable origin is directed on to the fragile material.
The particles of vegetable origin may be in powdered or granular form and may be obtained by pulverisation or crushing, depending on the material to be cleaned and its polished or unpolished surface condition.
Particles of corn stalks which have been is crushed and then reduced to powder constitute particles of vegetable origin which are particularly suitable for this type of delicate cleaning.
The method of the invention can be used for cleaning for example various different types of stone, including granite and marble, and in addition metals (particularly aluminium), paints, window glass, etc.
The most important advantage of the method lies in the fact that it enables cleaning and polishing to be effected without attacking the base material. However, this method also has other significant advantages and, in particular, the projection of the vegetable particles can be effected with a jet of air, i.e. in a dry process. Therefore, this method can be applied inside homes for cleaning paint, paintings, window glass, etc., the particles being subsequently recovered very easily by suction in view of their low density.
The method could thus also be used for cleaning marble-type stone, granite and other polished stone, so as to clean and restore its original polished condition.
Similarly, the method could be used for cleaning wood panelling, furniture and flooring by adapting the nature of the vegetable product, and its grain size, to the nature of the material to be cleaned.
Generally speaking, this method makes it possible to clean fragile materials which, hitherto, had to be cleaned using a liquid cleaning product of acidic or basic character depending on the circumstances and nature of the material to be cleaned; in all cases these cleaning products result in corrosion of the material or an adjoining material.
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Claims (4)
1. A method of cleaning, buffing or polishing a fragile material, such as stone or paint, wherein a jet of air containing particles of vegetable origin is directed on to the fragile material.
2. A method according to Claim 1 wherein the particles of vegetable origin are in powdered or granular form and are obtained by pulverisation or crushing.
3. A method according to Claim 1 or Claim 2 wherein the particles of vegetable origin include particles of corn stalks which have been crushed and then reduced to powder.
4. A method according to any preceding claim and substantially as herein described.
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Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR8900260A FR2642336B1 (en) | 1989-01-11 | 1989-01-11 | PROCESS FOR CLEANING, POLISHING AND POLISHING FRAGILE MATERIALS SUCH AS STONE AND PAINT |
Publications (3)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| GB9000603D0 GB9000603D0 (en) | 1990-03-14 |
| GB2227436A true GB2227436A (en) | 1990-08-01 |
| GB2227436B GB2227436B (en) | 1993-01-06 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB9000603A Expired - Fee Related GB2227436B (en) | 1989-01-11 | 1990-01-11 | Method of cleaning buffing or polishing a fragile material |
Country Status (12)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| AT (1) | AT393238B (en) |
| BE (1) | BE1006492A4 (en) |
| CH (1) | CH680197A5 (en) |
| DE (1) | DE4000672A1 (en) |
| ES (1) | ES2099042A6 (en) |
| FR (1) | FR2642336B1 (en) |
| GB (1) | GB2227436B (en) |
| GR (1) | GR1000601B (en) |
| IT (1) | IT1241943B (en) |
| LU (1) | LU87656A1 (en) |
| NL (1) | NL9000066A (en) |
| SE (1) | SE9000084L (en) |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP0673717A1 (en) * | 1993-09-13 | 1995-09-27 | Antonio Frezzella | Process and apparatus with an automatic closed circuit for dirt free cleaning of monuments and buildings |
| FR2729598A1 (en) * | 1995-01-25 | 1996-07-26 | Eppler Vapor Blast Soc Fr | Surface treatment by particle blasting |
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| GB722399A (en) * | 1952-09-05 | 1955-01-26 | American Wheelabrator & Equipm | Improvements in or relating to centrifugal blasting wheels |
| GB791560A (en) * | 1955-09-19 | 1958-03-05 | Simpson Logging Company | Process of forming fissured fibre acoustical tile and product thereof |
| GB874720A (en) * | 1959-05-05 | 1961-08-10 | Henry Cobden Turner | Improvements in or relating to the treatment of leather or plastic articles |
| GB977062A (en) * | 1960-05-03 | 1964-12-02 | James Farquhar Thomson | Improvements in or relating to apparatus for blast treating articles |
| US3696565A (en) * | 1970-12-30 | 1972-10-10 | Wheelabrator Frye Inc | Method for deflashing ceramic materials |
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| US2383988A (en) * | 1943-10-26 | 1945-09-04 | Frank R Perry | Method of making abrasive material |
| US2421806A (en) * | 1944-04-14 | 1947-06-10 | Turco Products Inc | Cleaning method and material therefor |
| SE411068C (en) * | 1978-04-19 | 1981-03-16 | Stal Laval Apparat Ab | PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL OF DUST COATING IN HEAT EXCHANGER |
| JPS57194878A (en) * | 1981-05-26 | 1982-11-30 | Topy Ind Ltd | Method of surface treatment using with chaff |
| FR2539343A1 (en) * | 1983-01-14 | 1984-07-20 | Quere Armand | Device consisting of components of mechanical members assembled in one machine in order to carry out a cleaning operation |
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1989
- 1989-01-11 FR FR8900260A patent/FR2642336B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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1990
- 1990-01-04 BE BE9000014A patent/BE1006492A4/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1990-01-04 CH CH00022/90A patent/CH680197A5/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1990-01-08 AT AT24/90A patent/AT393238B/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1990-01-09 ES ES09000050A patent/ES2099042A6/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1990-01-09 GR GR900100014A patent/GR1000601B/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1990-01-09 IT IT67008A patent/IT1241943B/en active IP Right Grant
- 1990-01-10 NL NL9000066A patent/NL9000066A/en active Search and Examination
- 1990-01-10 SE SE9000084A patent/SE9000084L/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1990-01-10 LU LU87656A patent/LU87656A1/en unknown
- 1990-01-11 GB GB9000603A patent/GB2227436B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1990-01-11 DE DE4000672A patent/DE4000672A1/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB722399A (en) * | 1952-09-05 | 1955-01-26 | American Wheelabrator & Equipm | Improvements in or relating to centrifugal blasting wheels |
| GB791560A (en) * | 1955-09-19 | 1958-03-05 | Simpson Logging Company | Process of forming fissured fibre acoustical tile and product thereof |
| GB874720A (en) * | 1959-05-05 | 1961-08-10 | Henry Cobden Turner | Improvements in or relating to the treatment of leather or plastic articles |
| GB977062A (en) * | 1960-05-03 | 1964-12-02 | James Farquhar Thomson | Improvements in or relating to apparatus for blast treating articles |
| US3696565A (en) * | 1970-12-30 | 1972-10-10 | Wheelabrator Frye Inc | Method for deflashing ceramic materials |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP0673717A1 (en) * | 1993-09-13 | 1995-09-27 | Antonio Frezzella | Process and apparatus with an automatic closed circuit for dirt free cleaning of monuments and buildings |
| FR2729598A1 (en) * | 1995-01-25 | 1996-07-26 | Eppler Vapor Blast Soc Fr | Surface treatment by particle blasting |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| DE4000672A1 (en) | 1990-07-12 |
| IT1241943B (en) | 1994-02-01 |
| GB9000603D0 (en) | 1990-03-14 |
| ES2099042A6 (en) | 1997-05-01 |
| IT9067008A0 (en) | 1990-01-09 |
| LU87656A1 (en) | 1990-05-15 |
| FR2642336B1 (en) | 1992-02-28 |
| BE1006492A4 (en) | 1994-09-13 |
| GB2227436B (en) | 1993-01-06 |
| NL9000066A (en) | 1990-08-01 |
| SE9000084D0 (en) | 1990-01-10 |
| IT9067008A1 (en) | 1991-07-09 |
| SE9000084L (en) | 1990-07-12 |
| AT393238B (en) | 1991-09-10 |
| CH680197A5 (en) | 1992-07-15 |
| GR1000601B (en) | 1992-08-26 |
| GR900100014A (en) | 1991-06-07 |
| FR2642336A1 (en) | 1990-08-03 |
| ATA2490A (en) | 1991-02-15 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20020111 |