US3659307A
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Automobile headlight cleaning system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-22
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Granted: 1972-05-02
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Expires: 1989-08-22
Abstract
Abstract An automobile headlamp cleaning system which comprises a continuous transparent shield which is mounted about the headlamp and substantially prevents dirt from contacting the headlamp. The transparent shield is cleaned automatically by rotating it about the headlamp and bringing it into contact with a spray of cleaning fluid and a brush.
Inventors
- 👤 Constantine K Vitou
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:25
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S1/00; B60S1/02; B60S1/56; B60S1/60; B60S1/603; B60S1/04; B60S1/0411
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
An apparatus for substantially removing dirt from the light path of an automobile head lamp comprising, a head lamp stationarily positioned to direct light along a light path, a tubular, continuous transparent shield encircling the head lamp so as to substantially prevent dirt from coming into contact with the lens of the head lamp, one end of said tubular shield including means for receiving the head lamp mountings therethrough, means for moving the shield around the head lamp whereby different parts of the shield are successively placed in the light path of the head lamp, and a cleaning means for removing dirt from the exterior surface of said shield, said cleaning means comprising at least one brush positioned against the outside of the shield at a point out of the light path of a head lamp.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
136 words
An apparatus for substantially removing dirt from the light path of an automobile head lamp comprising, a head lamp stationarily positioned to direct light along a light path, a tubular, continuous transparent shield encircling the head lamp so as to substantially prevent dirt from coming into contact with the lens of the head lamp, one end of said tubular shield including means for receiving the head lamp mountings therethrough, means for moving the shield around the head lamp whereby different parts of the shield are successively placed in the light path of the head lamp, and a cleaning means for removing dirt from the exterior surface of said shield, said cleaning means comprising at least one brush positioned against the outside of the shield at a point out of the light path of a head lamp.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, including a spraY means for spraying a liquid onto the exterior surface of the shield in the vicinity of the brush.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, said shield being of a flexible material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 3 in which said continuous flexible shield is mounted so as to move in a path about a vertical axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 3 in which said continuous flexible shield is mounted so as to move in a path about a horizontal axis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, including a means for rotating said brush.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which said continuous transparent shield is a rigid cylinder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 7 in which said cylinder is sealed at both ends.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which said transparent shield is mounted so as to rotate about a vertical axis.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which said transparent shield is mounted so as to rotate about a horizontal axis.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which part of said continuous shield is orange in color.
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) | 1975-05-02 | 1975-11-01 | 1976-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-02 | 1979-11-01 | 1980-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-02 | 1983-11-01 | 1984-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |