US3142590A
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Method for vehicle washing
Assignee: OM Edwards Co Inc
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Filing: 1962-09-27
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Granted: 1964-07-28
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Expires: 1982-09-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W Hergonson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:44
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S3/00; B60S3/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S15/00; Y10S15/02; Y10S451/00; Y10S451/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
THE METHOD OF CLEANING A VEHICLE WHICH COMPRISES DISPERSING UNDER HIGH PRESSURE IN THE ORDER OF 300 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH A DETERGENT STREAM CONTAINING A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF FINELY DIVIDED INSOLUBLE PLASTIC MATERIAL AGAINST THE SIDES AND A PORTION OF THE TOP OF SAID VEHICLE WHILE PROCEEDING AROUND THE VEHICLE AT LEAST ONCE, AND THEREAFTER RINSING THE RESIDUE OF SAID STREAM FROM SAID VEHICLE BY DISPERSING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AGAINST THE SIDES AND A PORTION OF THE TOP OF SAID VEHICLE WHILE PROCEEDING AROUND THE VEHICLE AT LEAST ONCE, AND THEREAFTER SPRAY RINSING UNDER A SUBSTANTIALLY LOWER PRESSURE THE SIDES AND A PORTION OF THE TOP OF SAID VEHICLE WITH WATER CONTAINING A SMALL AMOUNT OF A SURFACE ACTIVE AGENT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
121 words
THE METHOD OF CLEANING A VEHICLE WHICH COMPRISES DISPERSING UNDER HIGH PRESSURE IN THE ORDER OF 300 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH A DETERGENT STREAM CONTAINING A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF FINELY DIVIDED INSOLUBLE PLASTIC MATERIAL AGAINST THE SIDES AND A PORTION OF THE TOP OF SAID VEHICLE WHILE PROCEEDING AROUND THE VEHICLE AT LEAST ONCE, AND THEREAFTER RINSING THE RESIDUE OF SAID STREAM FROM SAID VEHICLE BY DISPERSING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AGAINST THE SIDES AND A PORTION OF THE TOP OF SAID VEHICLE WHILE PROCEEDING AROUND THE VEHICLE AT LEAST ONCE, AND THEREAFTER SPRAY RINSING UNDER A SUBSTANTIALLY LOWER PRESSURE THE SIDES AND A PORTION OF THE TOP OF SAID VEHICLE WITH WATER CONTAINING A SMALL AMOUNT OF A SURFACE ACTIVE AGENT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-07-28 | 1968-01-27 | 1968-07-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-28 | 1972-01-27 | 1972-07-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-28 | 1976-01-27 | 1976-07-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |