US3724472A
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Spray-washing apparatus for vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-03
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1991-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A pipe frame having spray nozzles mounted therealong is pivotally attached at garage doorway to selectively spray-wash an automobile driving in or out of garage. Water supply to the frame may be from house supply, and mechanism is provided to mix soap with the water supply.
Inventors
- 👤 T Jenkins
- 👤 D Jenkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:30
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S3/00; B60S3/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/6966; Y10T137/6969
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
Apparatus for mounting at garage doorways to wash automobiles and like vehicles comprising: at least one set of water pipes forming a generally inverted U-shaped frame having two legs and having a width and height to accomodate an automobile therethrough; hinged mounting means for pivotally attaching said frame at a garage doorway for pivoting said frame out of the doorway when not in use; a plurality of spray nozzles spacedly mounted on said pipes of said frame for directing a plurality of sprays of water into the area encompassed by said frame and said nozzles being directed outwardly away from said garage; detergent supply means; water supply line means extending from a supply of water to said frame; communicating line means from said water supply line means into said detergent supply means and outlet means from said detergent supply means into said water supply line means downstream from said communicating line means; control said water supply line means including a three way control valve for closing said water supply line means, for directing water into said detergent supply means and for directing only water from the water supply to said frame; and means for pivoting said frame at an angle from the face of the garage door opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
Apparatus for mounting at garage doorways to wash automobiles and like vehicles comprising: at least one set of water pipes forming a generally inverted U-shaped frame having two legs and having a width and height to accomodate an automobile therethrough; hinged mounting means for pivotally attaching said frame at a garage doorway for pivoting said frame out of the doorway when not in use; a plurality of spray nozzles spacedly mounted on said pipes of said frame for directing a plurality of sprays of water into the area encompassed by said frame and said nozzles being directed outwardly away from said garage; detergent supply means; water supply line means extending from a supply of water to said frame; communicating line means from said water supply line means into said detergent supply means and outlet means from said detergent supply means into said water supply line means downstream from said communicating line means; control said water supply line means including a three way control valve for closing said water supply line means, for directing water into said detergent supply means and for directing only water from the water supply to said frame; and means for pivoting said frame at an angle from the face of the garage door opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said hinged mounting includes hinges mounted on at least one of the legs of said frame for mounting on a jamb at a garage doorway.
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) | 1976-04-02 | 1976-10-02 | 1977-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-02 | 1980-10-02 | 1981-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-02 | 1984-10-02 | 1985-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |