Appeal No. 1998-2297
Application 08/353,622
THE INVENTION
The appellant claims a method for cleaning a glass
surface of a mirror by using a portable, high-speed rotary
power tool to rub the surface with a pad having thereon an
acidic, abrasive composition. Claim 1 is illustrative:
1. A method for cleaning a glass surface of a mirror,
comprising:
affixing a pad to a portable, power tool having means for
engaging the pad;
applying a composition having a pH less than 7.0 and
containing an abrasive to the pad;
applying the pad to the glass surface;
operating the tool in a rotary motion at high speed until
the glass surface is clean;
and
removing excess composition from the glass surface.
THE REFERENCES
Thomas et al. (Thomas) 5,192,460 Mar. 9,
1993
McLaughlin WO 84/03459 Sep. 13,
1984
THE REJECTION
Claims 1, 2, 4-8 and 11 stand rejected under 35 U.S.C.
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