US3208088A
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Automatic washing plant for vehicles, especially private cars
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-08-07
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Granted: 1965-09-28
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Expires: 1983-08-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sulzberger Johann
- 👤 Weigele Gebhard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:25
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F19/00; G07F19/20; B; B60; B60S; B60S3/00; B60S3/04; B60S3/06; G07F19/203; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S15/00; Y10S15/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
AN AUTOMATIC WASHING PLANT FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, ESPECLALLY PASSENGER CARS, COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED, ENDLESS, HORIZONTAL GUIDE RAIL SYSTEM DEFINING THE PERIMETER OF AN ELONGATED ZONE IN WHICH A VEHICLE CAN BE PLACED SO THAT THE VEHICLE IS ENCIRCLED BY, AND IS SPACED FROM SAID GUIDE RAIL SYSTEM, SAID GUIDE RAIL SYSTEM HAVING ROUNDED OFF CORNERS AT THE LONGITUDINAL ENDS THEREOF; A CARRIAGE MOUNTED ON SAID RAIL SYSTEM FOR MOVEMENT THEREALONG AND POWER MEANS FOR MOVING SAID CARRIAGE ALONG SAID GUIDE RAIL SYSTEMS; A SWIVEL ARM MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ABOUT SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL AXIS AND A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL BRUSH ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID ARM AND EXTENDING AT LEAST TO THE LENGTH WISE CENTERLINE OF SAID ZONE FOR ENGAGING THE UPPER SURFACES OF A VEHICLE IN SAID ZONE; A SWIVEL FRAME MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ABOUT A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL AXIS AND AN UPRIGHT BRUSH ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SWIVEL FRAME FOR ENGAGING THE SIDES AND FRONT AND REAR ENDS OF A VEHICLE IN SAID ZONE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
AN AUTOMATIC WASHING PLANT FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, ESPECLALLY PASSENGER CARS, COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED, ENDLESS, HORIZONTAL GUIDE RAIL SYSTEM DEFINING THE PERIMETER OF AN ELONGATED ZONE IN WHICH A VEHICLE CAN BE PLACED SO THAT THE VEHICLE IS ENCIRCLED BY, AND IS SPACED FROM SAID GUIDE RAIL SYSTEM, SAID GUIDE RAIL SYSTEM HAVING ROUNDED OFF CORNERS AT THE LONGITUDINAL ENDS THEREOF; A CARRIAGE MOUNTED ON SAID RAIL SYSTEM FOR MOVEMENT THEREALONG AND POWER MEANS FOR MOVING SAID CARRIAGE ALONG SAID GUIDE RAIL SYSTEMS; A SWIVEL ARM MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ABOUT SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL AXIS AND A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL BRUSH ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID ARM AND EXTENDING AT LEAST TO THE LENGTH WISE CENTERLINE OF SAID ZONE FOR ENGAGING THE UPPER SURFACES OF A VEHICLE IN SAID ZONE; A SWIVEL FRAME MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ABOUT A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL AXIS AND AN UPRIGHT BRUSH ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SWIVEL FRAME FOR ENGAGING THE SIDES AND FRONT AND REAR ENDS OF A VEHICLE IN SAID ZONE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1968-09-27 | 1969-03-29 | 1969-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-27 | 1973-03-29 | 1973-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-27 | 1977-03-29 | 1977-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |