US2677629A
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Method of cleaning the interiors of vehicles, buildings, and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1951-09-14
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Granted: 1954-05-04
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Expires: 1971-09-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Buck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:27
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S3/00; B60S3/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
THE METHOD OF CLEANING THE INTERIOR OF HOUSING OR VEHICLE STRUCTURE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF CLOSING THE WINDOW, DOOR AND OTHER OPENINGS IN THE STRUCTURE EXCEPT FOR A FIRST OPENING EXTENDING TO THE FLOOR LEVEL AND A SECOND OPENING REMOTE FROM SAID FIRST OPENING; SUBSTANTIALLY SEALINGLY ENGAGING A LARGE CAPACITY SUCTION DUCT WITH THE PORTIONS OF THE STRUCTURE SURROUNDING SAID FIRST OPENING TO CREATE A RELATIVELY STRONG CURRENT OF AIR THROUGH SAID STRUCTURE FROM SAID SECOND OPENING THROUGH SAID FIRST OPENING AND SAID SUCTION DUCT; AND PASSING ONE OR MORE COMPRESSED AIR HOSES PROGRESSIVELY THROUGH SAID STRUCTURE FROM SAID SECOND OPENING TOWARD SAID FIRST OPENING WHILE PLAYING THE AIR STREAM FROM SAID HOSES ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES, INCLUDING THE SEAT SURFACES, IN THE GENERAL DIRECTION OF FLOW OF SAID CURRENT OF AIR THROUGH SAID STRUCTURE THEREBY REMOVING THE DUST AND DIRT PARTICLES FROM SAID INTERIOR SURFACES AND INTRODUCING THE DUST AND LIGHT DIRT PARTICLES INTO SAID CURRENT OF AIR FOR REMOVAL THEREBY AND DRIVING THE HEAVY DIRT PARTICLES, PAPER LITTER, AND THE LIKE ALONG THE STRUCTURE''S FLOOR TOWARD AND THROUGH SAID FIRST OPENING INTO SAID SUCTION DUCT WHERE IT IS ACTED UPON BY THE AIR CURRENT PASSING THERETHROUGH AND CARRIED WITH THE DUST AND LIGHT DIRT PARTICLES TO A POINT OF DISCHARGE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
212 words
THE METHOD OF CLEANING THE INTERIOR OF HOUSING OR VEHICLE STRUCTURE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF CLOSING THE WINDOW, DOOR AND OTHER OPENINGS IN THE STRUCTURE EXCEPT FOR A FIRST OPENING EXTENDING TO THE FLOOR LEVEL AND A SECOND OPENING REMOTE FROM SAID FIRST OPENING; SUBSTANTIALLY SEALINGLY ENGAGING A LARGE CAPACITY SUCTION DUCT WITH THE PORTIONS OF THE STRUCTURE SURROUNDING SAID FIRST OPENING TO CREATE A RELATIVELY STRONG CURRENT OF AIR THROUGH SAID STRUCTURE FROM SAID SECOND OPENING THROUGH SAID FIRST OPENING AND SAID SUCTION DUCT; AND PASSING ONE OR MORE COMPRESSED AIR HOSES PROGRESSIVELY THROUGH SAID STRUCTURE FROM SAID SECOND OPENING TOWARD SAID FIRST OPENING WHILE PLAYING THE AIR STREAM FROM SAID HOSES ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES, INCLUDING THE SEAT SURFACES, IN THE GENERAL DIRECTION OF FLOW OF SAID CURRENT OF AIR THROUGH SAID STRUCTURE THEREBY REMOVING THE DUST AND DIRT PARTICLES FROM SAID INTERIOR SURFACES AND INTRODUCING THE DUST AND LIGHT DIRT PARTICLES INTO SAID CURRENT OF AIR FOR REMOVAL THEREBY AND DRIVING THE HEAVY DIRT PARTICLES, PAPER LITTER, AND THE LIKE ALONG THE STRUCTURE''S FLOOR TOWARD AND THROUGH SAID FIRST OPENING INTO SAID SUCTION DUCT WHERE IT IS ACTED UPON BY THE AIR CURRENT PASSING THERETHROUGH AND CARRIED WITH THE DUST AND LIGHT DIRT PARTICLES TO A POINT OF DISCHARGE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1957-05-03 | 1957-11-02 | 1958-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1961-05-03 | 1961-11-02 | 1962-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1965-05-03 | 1965-11-02 | 1966-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |