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Method and apparatus for washing and waxing vehicles and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-09-05
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Granted: 1964-09-01
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Expires: 1981-09-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William P Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S3/00; B60S3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A METHOD OF CLEANING AND WAXING CAR BODIES WHICH INCLUDES; ESTABLISHING AN ATMOSPHERE OF SOLVENT VAPOR AND A CARRIER GAS AT A TEMPERATURE ABOUVE THE CONDENSATION TEMPERATURE OF THE SOLVENT, MOVING A CAR INTO THE SAID ATMOSPHERE WITH THE CAR AT A TEMPERATURE NOT EXCEEDING THE SAID CONDENSATION TEMPERATURE WHEREBY THE SOLVENT WILL CONDENSE ON THE BODY OF THE CAR AND DISSOLVE THE WAX THEREON AND LOOSEN SOIL THEREFROM, DIRECTING A COLD WATER SPRAY AGANIST THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR BODY WHILE IT IS IN SAID ATMOSPHERE, RINSING THE CAR WITH WARM WATER, BLOWING LOOSE MOISTURE FROM THE CAR BODY, DRYING THE CAR BODY, ESTABLISHING AN ATMOSPHERE OF WAX VAPORS AT A TEMPERATURE ABOVE THAT OF THE BODY OF THE CAR, AND MOVING THE CLEAN DRY CAR BODY INTO THE ATMOSPHERE OF WAX VAPORS WHEREBY THE WAX WILL CONDENSE ON THE CAR BODY AND FORM A WAX FILM THEREON.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
149 words
A METHOD OF CLEANING AND WAXING CAR BODIES WHICH INCLUDES; ESTABLISHING AN ATMOSPHERE OF SOLVENT VAPOR AND A CARRIER GAS AT A TEMPERATURE ABOUVE THE CONDENSATION TEMPERATURE OF THE SOLVENT, MOVING A CAR INTO THE SAID ATMOSPHERE WITH THE CAR AT A TEMPERATURE NOT EXCEEDING THE SAID CONDENSATION TEMPERATURE WHEREBY THE SOLVENT WILL CONDENSE ON THE BODY OF THE CAR AND DISSOLVE THE WAX THEREON AND LOOSEN SOIL THEREFROM, DIRECTING A COLD WATER SPRAY AGANIST THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR BODY WHILE IT IS IN SAID ATMOSPHERE, RINSING THE CAR WITH WARM WATER, BLOWING LOOSE MOISTURE FROM THE CAR BODY, DRYING THE CAR BODY, ESTABLISHING AN ATMOSPHERE OF WAX VAPORS AT A TEMPERATURE ABOVE THAT OF THE BODY OF THE CAR, AND MOVING THE CLEAN DRY CAR BODY INTO THE ATMOSPHERE OF WAX VAPORS WHEREBY THE WAX WILL CONDENSE ON THE CAR BODY AND FORM A WAX FILM THEREON.
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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) | 1967-09-01 | 1968-03-02 | 1968-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-01 | 1972-03-02 | 1972-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-01 | 1976-03-02 | 1976-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |