US3599869A
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Car washing apparatus adapted for mounting on the vehicle to be washed
Assignee: WAP Reinigungssysteme GmbH and Co
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Filing: 1969-03-03
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Granted: 1971-08-17
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Expires: 1989-03-03
Abstract
Abstract A high pressure pump, such as a gear pump or small piston pump, is connected by means of a clutch to be driven by the engine; a collapsible water bag, of thermoplastic material and capable of holding in the order of 8 to 10 gallons of water, is located in the car, for example in the trunk space; a thin flexible tubing is spooled on a reel, located in the car (for example under the hood), and hydraulic interconnections are provided to take water from the water bag through the pump and to the tubing, so that a self-contained car washing system is provided capable of applying a water stream under pressure. When not in use, the plastic water bag is collapsed, and can fold flat against the inner wall of the trunk.
Inventors
- 👤 Guido Oberdorfer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 04:09
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S1/00; B60S1/62; B60S1/66; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/6855; Y10T137/6881
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
In a car washing apparatus adapted to be mounted on a vehicle to be washed having a pressure pump, the improvement comprising said pressure pump being a high pressure pump (1) providing a pressure in the range of about 300-600 p.s.i. connectable to be driven by the vehicle engine; a foldable water container (3) of flexible plastic material and having a capacity in the order of 8-10 U.S. gallons adapted to hold water for washing the vehicle and foldable flat when empty; a washing hose; a nozzle means connected to the washing hose and having an outlet providing a high pressure stream; reel means for storing said hose located in the engine compartment of the vehicle; and hydraulic interconnection means from said water container to said pump and to said hose to conduct wash water from container to the nozzle means under said pressure of between 300-600 p.s.i. when the pump is driven by the engine of the vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
In a car washing apparatus adapted to be mounted on a vehicle to be washed having a pressure pump, the improvement comprising said pressure pump being a high pressure pump (1) providing a pressure in the range of about 300-600 p.s.i. connectable to be driven by the vehicle engine; a foldable water container (3) of flexible plastic material and having a capacity in the order of 8-10 U.S. gallons adapted to hold water for washing the vehicle and foldable flat when empty; a washing hose; a nozzle means connected to the washing hose and having an outlet providing a high pressure stream; reel means for storing said hose located in the engine compartment of the vehicle; and hydraulic interconnection means from said water container to said pump and to said hose to conduct wash water from container to the nozzle means under said pressure of between 300-600 p.s.i. when the pump is driven by the engine of the vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said hose has an inside diameter in the order of from 1/2 to 1 cm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus according tO claim 1 wherein said nozzle means is shaped to deliver a flat fan-out jet of water.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said water container is mounted against a sidewall of the vehicle, and foldable against said side wall when empty.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 including a water-presence detection device sensing absence of water, and means interrupting driving power to said pump upon said sensed absence to prevent damage to the pump when the tank is dry.
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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) | 1974-08-16 | 1975-02-15 | 1975-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-16 | 1979-02-15 | 1979-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-16 | 1983-02-15 | 1983-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |