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US3292192A
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Vehicle cleaning appliance
Assignee: 4-MINUTE CAR WASH Co Ltd
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Filing: 1965-08-10
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Granted: 1966-12-13
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Expires: 1985-08-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Maxwell Eustace
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:03
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S3/00; B60S3/04; B60S3/06; B60S3/066; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S15/00; Y10S15/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A VEHICLE CLEANING APPLIANCE COMPRISING STAND MEANS, A VEHICLE-ENGAGING CLEANING MEMBER, A FIRST SUPPORT MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTED ON THE STAND MEANS, A SECOND SUPPORT MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS ON THE FIRST SUPPORT MEANS AND SUPPORTING THE VEHICLEENGAGING MEMBER SO THAT IT LIES SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY ACROSS THE PATH OF A VEHICLE PASSING THE STAND MEANS AND MOTIVE MEANS COUPLED TO SAID SUPPORT MEANS AND RESPONSIVE TO CONTACT PRESSURE BETWEEN THE MEMBER AND A VEHICLE, WHEREBY SAID MEMBER RISES AND FALLS TO FOLLOW CLOSELY THE CONTOUR OF THE VEHICLE DURING RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE VEHICLE AND THE STAND MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A VEHICLE CLEANING APPLIANCE COMPRISING STAND MEANS, A VEHICLE-ENGAGING CLEANING MEMBER, A FIRST SUPPORT MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTED ON THE STAND MEANS, A SECOND SUPPORT MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS ON THE FIRST SUPPORT MEANS AND SUPPORTING THE VEHICLEENGAGING MEMBER SO THAT IT LIES SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY ACROSS THE PATH OF A VEHICLE PASSING THE STAND MEANS AND MOTIVE MEANS COUPLED TO SAID SUPPORT MEANS AND RESPONSIVE TO CONTACT PRESSURE BETWEEN THE MEMBER AND A VEHICLE, WHEREBY SAID MEMBER RISES AND FALLS TO FOLLOW CLOSELY THE CONTOUR OF THE VEHICLE DURING RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE VEHICLE AND THE STAND MEANS.
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) | 1969-12-12 | 1970-06-13 | 1970-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-12 | 1974-06-13 | 1974-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-12 | 1978-06-13 | 1978-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |