US3107676A
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Automatic vehicle washing plant
Assignee: AUTO MAGIC IND Ltd
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Filing: 1961-10-30
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Granted: 1963-10-22
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Expires: 1981-10-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arne E Thorson
- 👤 Albert E Helm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:47
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S3/00; B60S3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
AN AUTOMATIC VEHICLE CLEANSING STATION COMPRISING A MOVEABLE CARRIER SUPPORTING SUPPORTING CLEANSING MEANS, DRIVE MEANS FOR REPEATEDLY RECIPROCATING SAID CARRIER BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN FIXED LIMIT POSITIONS, AN INTERVAL TIMER, A DRIVE CONTROL MEANS AND A CLEANSING CONTROL MEANS EACH OPERABLE ON ACTUATION OF SAID TIMER RESPECTIVELY TO ENERGIZE SAID DRIVE MEANS TO MOVE SAID CARRIER AND TO OPERATE A SEQUENCE OF CLEANSING OPERATIONS BY SAID CLEANSING MEANS, SAID CLEANSING CONTROL MEANS BEING RESPONSIVE TO TERMINATION OF SAID INTERVAL TO STOP SAID CLEANSING OPERATIONS, A DRIVE STOP CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO PASSAGE OF SAID CARRIER OVER A PARKING POSITION INTERMEDIATE SAID LIMIT POSTIONS TO STOP SAID DRIVE MEANS, AND MEANS TO HOLD SAID STOP CONTROL MEANS INOPERATIVE DURING THE WHOLE OF SAID INTERVAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
AN AUTOMATIC VEHICLE CLEANSING STATION COMPRISING A MOVEABLE CARRIER SUPPORTING SUPPORTING CLEANSING MEANS, DRIVE MEANS FOR REPEATEDLY RECIPROCATING SAID CARRIER BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN FIXED LIMIT POSITIONS, AN INTERVAL TIMER, A DRIVE CONTROL MEANS AND A CLEANSING CONTROL MEANS EACH OPERABLE ON ACTUATION OF SAID TIMER RESPECTIVELY TO ENERGIZE SAID DRIVE MEANS TO MOVE SAID CARRIER AND TO OPERATE A SEQUENCE OF CLEANSING OPERATIONS BY SAID CLEANSING MEANS, SAID CLEANSING CONTROL MEANS BEING RESPONSIVE TO TERMINATION OF SAID INTERVAL TO STOP SAID CLEANSING OPERATIONS, A DRIVE STOP CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO PASSAGE OF SAID CARRIER OVER A PARKING POSITION INTERMEDIATE SAID LIMIT POSTIONS TO STOP SAID DRIVE MEANS, AND MEANS TO HOLD SAID STOP CONTROL MEANS INOPERATIVE DURING THE WHOLE OF SAID INTERVAL.
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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) | 1966-10-21 | 1967-04-22 | 1967-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-21 | 1971-04-22 | 1971-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-21 | 1975-04-22 | 1975-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |