US3339563A
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Car washing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-22
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Granted: 1967-09-05
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Expires: 1985-10-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Armando R Ordonez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:08
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S3/00; B60S3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A CAR WASH SYSTEM COMPRISING: (A) AT LEAST ONE TRACK RAIL SUPPORTED IN A HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED POSITION, SAID TRACK RAIL BEING OF A LENGTH GREATER THAN THE LENGTH OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE TO BE WASHED; (B) FIRST AND SECOND SPRAY ARCS; (C) EACH OF SAID SPRAY ARCS BEING OF A SUBSTANTIALLY INVERTED U-SHAPED CONFIGURATION AND INCLUDING A CROSS PIPE AND TWO DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING LEGS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A VEHICLE THEREBETWEEN; (D) FIRST AND SECOND TROLLEY MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A RESPECTIVE ONE OF SAID SPRAY ARCS FOR MOVEMENT ALONG SAID AT LEAST ONE TRACK RAIL; (E) SAID FIRST AND SECOND TROLLEY MEANS EACH NORMALLY BEING POSITIONED TOWARD OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE TRACK RAIL WHEREBY THE VEHICLE CAN BE POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND SPRAY ARCS;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A CAR WASH SYSTEM COMPRISING: (A) AT LEAST ONE TRACK RAIL SUPPORTED IN A HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED POSITION, SAID TRACK RAIL BEING OF A LENGTH GREATER THAN THE LENGTH OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE TO BE WASHED; (B) FIRST AND SECOND SPRAY ARCS; (C) EACH OF SAID SPRAY ARCS BEING OF A SUBSTANTIALLY INVERTED U-SHAPED CONFIGURATION AND INCLUDING A CROSS PIPE AND TWO DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING LEGS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A VEHICLE THEREBETWEEN; (D) FIRST AND SECOND TROLLEY MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A RESPECTIVE ONE OF SAID SPRAY ARCS FOR MOVEMENT ALONG SAID AT LEAST ONE TRACK RAIL; (E) SAID FIRST AND SECOND TROLLEY MEANS EACH NORMALLY BEING POSITIONED TOWARD OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE TRACK RAIL WHEREBY THE VEHICLE CAN BE POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND SPRAY ARCS;
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) | 1970-09-04 | 1971-03-06 | 1971-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-04 | 1975-03-06 | 1975-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-04 | 1979-03-06 | 1979-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |