US3079935A
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Automatic cleaning system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-03-02
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Granted: 1963-03-05
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Expires: 1981-03-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Padek Ted
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:27
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S3/00; B60S3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A SYSTEM FOR CLEANING THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF A SELFPROPELLED OBJECT PROGRESSING ALONG A PATH, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING A PRESSURIZED SUPPLY OF WATER, A FIRST CONTAINER ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AN AMOUNT OF DETERGENT AGENT CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPLY FOR RECEIVING THEREFROM A VOLUME OF WATER, A SECOND CONTAINER ADAPTED TO CONTAIN FLUID UNDER PRESSURE, MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING FLUID FROM SAID FIRST CONTAINER TO SAID SECOND CONTAINER, MEANS FOR APPLYING A PRESSURE TO FLUID IN SAID SECOND CONTAINER, A FIRST SPRAY MEANS STADDLING SAID PATH AT A FIRST LOCATION, A SECOND SPRAY MEANS STRADDLING SAID PATH AT A SECOND LOCATION, A FIRST VALVE INTERCONNECTING SAID FIRST SPRAY MEANS AND SAID SECOND CONTAINER, A SECOND VALVE INTERCONNECTING SAID SECOND SPRAY MEANS AND SAID SUPPLY OF WATER, AND PRESSURE-RE SPONSIVE MEANS ACTUATED BY SAID OBJECT PROGRESSING PAST SAID FIRST AND SECOND LOCATIONS FOR OPENING AND CLOSING SAID FIRST AND SECOND VALVES.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
148 words
A SYSTEM FOR CLEANING THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF A SELFPROPELLED OBJECT PROGRESSING ALONG A PATH, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING A PRESSURIZED SUPPLY OF WATER, A FIRST CONTAINER ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AN AMOUNT OF DETERGENT AGENT CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPLY FOR RECEIVING THEREFROM A VOLUME OF WATER, A SECOND CONTAINER ADAPTED TO CONTAIN FLUID UNDER PRESSURE, MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING FLUID FROM SAID FIRST CONTAINER TO SAID SECOND CONTAINER, MEANS FOR APPLYING A PRESSURE TO FLUID IN SAID SECOND CONTAINER, A FIRST SPRAY MEANS STADDLING SAID PATH AT A FIRST LOCATION, A SECOND SPRAY MEANS STRADDLING SAID PATH AT A SECOND LOCATION, A FIRST VALVE INTERCONNECTING SAID FIRST SPRAY MEANS AND SAID SECOND CONTAINER, A SECOND VALVE INTERCONNECTING SAID SECOND SPRAY MEANS AND SAID SUPPLY OF WATER, AND PRESSURE-RE SPONSIVE MEANS ACTUATED BY SAID OBJECT PROGRESSING PAST SAID FIRST AND SECOND LOCATIONS FOR OPENING AND CLOSING SAID FIRST AND SECOND VALVES.
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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) | 1966-03-04 | 1966-09-03 | 1967-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-04 | 1970-09-03 | 1971-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-04 | 1974-09-03 | 1975-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |