US3241167A
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Car washer and control for cars of different sizes
Assignee: CHEM THERM Mfg CO Inc
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Filing: 1964-03-30
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1984-03-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George S Murillo
- 👤 Thomas L Ennis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 00:31
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S3/00; B60S3/04; B60S3/06; B60S3/063; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S15/00; Y10S15/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A CAR WASHER, COMPRISING: (A) MEANS FOR GUIDING A CAR TO BE WASHED ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH OF MOVEMENT, SAID PATH INCLUDING A WASHING STATION; (B) BODY WASHING ELEMENTS SUPPORTED FOR MOVEMENT INTO WASHING POSITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CAR BODY IN SAID WASHING STATION; AND (C) ACTUATING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO CAR MOVEMENT ALONG SAID PATH FOR VARIABLE PRESETTING THE RELATIVE WASHING POSITIONS OF SAID ELEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SIZE OF THE CAR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A CAR WASHER, COMPRISING: (A) MEANS FOR GUIDING A CAR TO BE WASHED ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH OF MOVEMENT, SAID PATH INCLUDING A WASHING STATION; (B) BODY WASHING ELEMENTS SUPPORTED FOR MOVEMENT INTO WASHING POSITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CAR BODY IN SAID WASHING STATION; AND (C) ACTUATING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO CAR MOVEMENT ALONG SAID PATH FOR VARIABLE PRESETTING THE RELATIVE WASHING POSITIONS OF SAID ELEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SIZE OF THE CAR.
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) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |