Systems and methods for cleaning and conditioning a moving surface

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PATENT NO 8719996
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12332668

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A cleaning apparatus is disclosed for processing a moving surface. The cleaning apparatus includes a pad that is attached to a support structure, wherein the pad includes a plurality of pad apertures and the support structure includes a plurality of support structure apertures. A vacuum is provided proximate the plurality of support structure apertures for removing debris from a moving surface during use as well as for facilitating cooling of the pad during use.

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KADANT INCONE TECHNOLOGY PARK DRIVE WESTFORD MA 01886

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Boucher, Normand Laval, CA 6 50
Brauns, Allen Sturbridge, US 7 31
Gauvin, Royal Windham, US 7 16
Johnson, Robert Sutton, US 196 3200

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