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US3711883A
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Vehicle spraying and scrubbing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-07
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1991-09-07
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle washing apparatus comprising a movable carrier frame with scrubbing means depending therefrom positioned on a supporting framework over the path of a vehicle to be washed. Drive means are adjustably connected to the carrier frame for oscillating the scrubbing means back and forth transversely of the path. A liquid conduit supplied with liquid under pressure for discharge through nozzle means is pivotally mounted for oscillating movement around its vertical axis. Link means adjustably connect the conduit to the carrier frame to oscillate the conduit in conjunction with the oscillating movement of the carrier frame and scrubbing means.
Inventors
- 👤 G Ennis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:48
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S3/00; B60S3/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S15/00; Y10S15/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A vehicle washing apparatus comprising a. a supporting framework extending over a predetermined path of a vehicle to be washed, b. a movable carrier frame over said path supported by said framework, c. vehicle scrubbing means attached to and depending from said carrier frame to contact a vehicle travelling along said path, d. drive means connected to said carrier frame for oscillating said carrier frame and scrubbing means back and forth transversely of said path, e. a liquid conduit pivotally mounted at one side of said path for oscillating movement around its vertical axis, f. nozzle means on said conduit for spraying liquid on a vehicle moving along said path, and g. link means connecting said conduit and said carrier frame to cause said conduit to oscillate about its vertical axis as said carrier frame oscillates back and forth.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A vehicle washing apparatus comprising a. a supporting framework extending over a predetermined path of a vehicle to be washed, b. a movable carrier frame over said path supported by said framework, c. vehicle scrubbing means attached to and depending from said carrier frame to contact a vehicle travelling along said path, d. drive means connected to said carrier frame for oscillating said carrier frame and scrubbing means back and forth transversely of said path, e. a liquid conduit pivotally mounted at one side of said path for oscillating movement around its vertical axis, f. nozzle means on said conduit for spraying liquid on a vehicle moving along said path, and g. link means connecting said conduit and said carrier frame to cause said conduit to oscillate about its vertical axis as said carrier frame oscillates back and forth.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A vehicle washing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said carrier frame is suspended from said framework by flexible hanger means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A vehicle washing apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said flexible hanger means comprise a rubber strip attached adjacent each end of said carrier frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A vehicle washing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said nozzle means comprises a plurality of nozzles mounted on said conduit to initially face in the direction of a vehicle advancing along said path.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A vehicle washing apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said conduit rotates through an included angle of at least 90*.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A vehicle washing apparatus according to claim 4 which includes means for supplying liquid under pressure to said conduit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
A vehicle washing apparatus according to claim 1 which includes a vertical liquid conduit with nozzle means on each side of said path connected by link means to said carrier frame and mounted for oscillating movement therewith around its vertical axis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A vehicle washing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said drive means includes adjustable connecting means to vary the length of movement of said carrier frame and scrubbing means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A vehicle washing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said link means includes adjustable connecting means to vary the degree of oscillating movement of said conduit around its vertical axis.
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) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |