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US3604433A
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Wheel washing apparatus
Assignee: California Car Wash Systems Inc
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Filing: 1969-01-27
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Granted: 1971-09-14
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Expires: 1989-01-27
Abstract
Abstract Wheel washing apparatus comprising first and second nozzle means disposed in sequence, adjacent the path of an automobile for washing a tire thereof. Cylinder means is provided for delivering pressurized cleaning fluid to the first nozzle means when the tire is disposed there in front of for washing one-half the outer wall of such tire and subsequently providing pressurized cleaning fluid to the second nozzle means when such tire is disposed there in front of for washing the second half of such outer wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernst F Notthoff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:14
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S3/00; B60S3/04; B60S3/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
244 words
Wheel washing apparatus for automatically washing the tire of a motor vehicle moving along a predetermined path, said apparatus comprising; first nozzle means disposed on one side of said path and directed toward said path for washing one-half of the outer wall of a said tire; second nozzle means disposed on said one side of said path for washing the second half of the outer wall of said tire; cylinder means having first and second cleaner fluid ports at its opposite ends and including piston means reciprocable in one direction to pull cleaning fluid in said one port while ejecting fluid out said second port and reciprocable in the oPposite direction to pull cleaning fluid in said second port while ejecting it out said first port; a cleaning fluid container; conduit means connecting said container with said first and second ports and also connecting said first and second ports with said first and second nozzle means, respectively; and flow control means in said conduit means enabling flow from said cleaning supply to said ports and blocking flow from said ports to said cleaning supply, said control means further enabling flow from said first and second ports to said respective nozzles and blocking flow from said nozzles to said ports; and actuating means for driving said piston means in said opposite direction when said tire is confronting said first nozzle means and in said one direction when said tire is confronting said second nozzle means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
244 words
Wheel washing apparatus for automatically washing the tire of a motor vehicle moving along a predetermined path, said apparatus comprising; first nozzle means disposed on one side of said path and directed toward said path for washing one-half of the outer wall of a said tire; second nozzle means disposed on said one side of said path for washing the second half of the outer wall of said tire; cylinder means having first and second cleaner fluid ports at its opposite ends and including piston means reciprocable in one direction to pull cleaning fluid in said one port while ejecting fluid out said second port and reciprocable in the oPposite direction to pull cleaning fluid in said second port while ejecting it out said first port; a cleaning fluid container; conduit means connecting said container with said first and second ports and also connecting said first and second ports with said first and second nozzle means, respectively; and flow control means in said conduit means enabling flow from said cleaning supply to said ports and blocking flow from said ports to said cleaning supply, said control means further enabling flow from said first and second ports to said respective nozzles and blocking flow from said nozzles to said ports; and actuating means for driving said piston means in said opposite direction when said tire is confronting said first nozzle means and in said one direction when said tire is confronting said second nozzle means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
Wheel washing apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein; said cylinder means includes first and second cylinders having respective first and second pistons therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
Wheel washing apparatus as set forth in claim l wherein: said control means includes treadle means disposed in the path of said tire.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
Wheel washing apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein: said pistons means are connected together and said cylinder means includes adjustment means connecting said first and second cylinders together for adjustment of said cylinders to set the stroke of said pistons.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
Wheel washing apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein: said actuating means includes an air source connected with said cylinder means and valve means responsive to said actuating means for rendering said air source communicative with said cylinder means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
Wheel washing apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein: said actuating means includes an air source connected with said cylinder means and valve means for alternately applying pressure to one piston and then to the other.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
65 words
Wheel washing apparatus as set forth in claim 6 wherein: said actuating means include first and second treadles disposed in the path of said tire coupled with said valve means, and arranged for depression by said tire to provide cleaning fluid to said respective first and second nozzle means when said tire is disposed in confronting relationship with said respective first and second nozzle means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
213 words
Wheel washing apparatus for automatically washing a tire of a motor vehicle moving along a predetermined path, said apparatus comprising: nozzle means disposed on one side of said path and directed toward said path to wash the outer wall of said tire; cylinder means including a housing formed with a chamber having a piston therein for dividing said chamber into a cleaning fluid compartment and a pressurization compartment including respective fluid and pressurization ports, said piston being movable in one direction to draw cleaning fluid into said cleaning fluid compartment and in the opposite direction to force fluid from said cleaning fluid compartment; drive means for driving said piston in said one direction; a cleaning fluid container; cleaning fluid conduit means connecting said container with said cleaning fluid port; pressurization means; conduit means connecting said pressurization means with said pressurization port; a pressurization control valve in said pressurization conduit means for controlling pressurization of said pressurization compartment; and spray control means disposed in said path and responsive to movement of said car therealong to activate said pressurization control valve to pressurize said pressurization compartment and drive said piston in said opposite direction to force cleaning fluid out of said cleaning fluid compartment and through said nozzle means to be sprayed on said tire.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
213 words
Wheel washing apparatus for automatically washing a tire of a motor vehicle moving along a predetermined path, said apparatus comprising: nozzle means disposed on one side of said path and directed toward said path to wash the outer wall of said tire; cylinder means including a housing formed with a chamber having a piston therein for dividing said chamber into a cleaning fluid compartment and a pressurization compartment including respective fluid and pressurization ports, said piston being movable in one direction to draw cleaning fluid into said cleaning fluid compartment and in the opposite direction to force fluid from said cleaning fluid compartment; drive means for driving said piston in said one direction; a cleaning fluid container; cleaning fluid conduit means connecting said container with said cleaning fluid port; pressurization means; conduit means connecting said pressurization means with said pressurization port; a pressurization control valve in said pressurization conduit means for controlling pressurization of said pressurization compartment; and spray control means disposed in said path and responsive to movement of said car therealong to activate said pressurization control valve to pressurize said pressurization compartment and drive said piston in said opposite direction to force cleaning fluid out of said cleaning fluid compartment and through said nozzle means to be sprayed on said tire.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
Wheel washing apparatus as set forth in claim 8 that includes: flow control means in said cleaning fluid conduit means for blocking fluid flow from said fluid compartment to said Cleaning fluid container and for blocking fluid flow from said nozzle means to said fluid compartment.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
Wheel washing apparatus as set forth in claim 8 wherein: said piston drive means includes a pressure cylinder having its piston connected with the first-mentioned piston and means for pressurizing said cylinder.
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) | 1974-09-13 | 1975-03-15 | 1975-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-13 | 1979-03-15 | 1979-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-13 | 1983-03-15 | 1983-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |