US3391701A
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Automatic car washing assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-08-18
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Granted: 1968-07-09
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Expires: 1986-08-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Richardson
- 👤 Marvin L Zabel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:42
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S3/00; B60S3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A VEHICLE WASHING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: A SUPPORT ADAPTED TO BE DISPOSED ADJACENT A VEHICLE; A PLURALITY OF NOZZLES SPACED ALONG THE SUPPORT CONDUIT MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH SAID NOZZLES AND ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO A WATER SUPPLY FOR DISCHARGING WATER THROUGH THE NOZZLES AGAINST THE VEHICLE; STRUCTURE PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID NOZLES ON THE SUPPORT FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT RRELATIVE TO THE VEHICLE; AND MECHANISM COUPLED TO SAID NOZZLES FOR OSCILLATING THE SAME THROUGH CORRESPONDING ARCS FOR SPRAYING AN ELONGATED AREA ON THE SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE, SAID NOZZLES BEING ARRANGED IN CLOSELY SPACED PAIRS, SAID MECHANISM OSCILLATING THE NOZZLES OF EACH PAIRS RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER TO EFFECT A SHEARING SPRAY ACTION AGAINST THE SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A VEHICLE WASHING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: A SUPPORT ADAPTED TO BE DISPOSED ADJACENT A VEHICLE; A PLURALITY OF NOZZLES SPACED ALONG THE SUPPORT CONDUIT MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH SAID NOZZLES AND ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO A WATER SUPPLY FOR DISCHARGING WATER THROUGH THE NOZZLES AGAINST THE VEHICLE; STRUCTURE PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID NOZLES ON THE SUPPORT FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT RRELATIVE TO THE VEHICLE; AND MECHANISM COUPLED TO SAID NOZZLES FOR OSCILLATING THE SAME THROUGH CORRESPONDING ARCS FOR SPRAYING AN ELONGATED AREA ON THE SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE, SAID NOZZLES BEING ARRANGED IN CLOSELY SPACED PAIRS, SAID MECHANISM OSCILLATING THE NOZZLES OF EACH PAIRS RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER TO EFFECT A SHEARING SPRAY ACTION AGAINST THE SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE.
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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) | 1971-07-09 | 1972-01-08 | 1972-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-07-09 | 1976-01-08 | 1976-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-07-09 | 1980-01-08 | 1980-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |