Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
Washing apparatus adapted for sanitizing delivery carts comprising: a washing chamber adapted to receive a cart to be washed, first nozzle means suspended within the chamber for directing a spray of washing fluid against the exterior surfaces of a cart positioned within said chamber, second nozzle means suspended within said chamber for directing a spray of washing fluid against the interior surfaces of a cart positioned within said chamber a supply of washing fluid which may be selectively connected to said first and second nozzle means, power means connected to both nozzle means for selectively moving said nozzle means in a circumferential path with respect to said cart and washing fluid operated means connected to said second nozzle means for positioning said second nozzle means within the interior of said cart when washing fluid is supplied to said washing apparatus.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
Washing apparatus adapted for sanitizing delivery carts comprising: a washing chamber adapted to receive a cart to be washed, first nozzle means suspended within the chamber for directing a spray of washing fluid against the exterior surfaces of a cart positioned within said chamber, second nozzle means suspended within said chamber for directing a spray of washing fluid against the interior surfaces of a cart positioned within said chamber a supply of washing fluid which may be selectively connected to said first and second nozzle means, power means connected to both nozzle means for selectively moving said nozzle means in a circumferential path with respect to said cart and washing fluid operated means connected to said second nozzle means for positioning said second nozzle means within the interior of said cart when washing fluid is supplied to said washing apparatus.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A washing apparatus as described in claim 1 and a valve in the fluid circuit of said second nozzle means positioned upstream of the washing fluid operated means which valve may be operated to control movement of the second nozzle means from a normally horizontal position into a vertical position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
83 words
Washing apparatus as described in claim 1 further including means connecting said second nozzle means for movement by said power means, with said second nozzle means being oriented, when positioned within the interior of said cart, to direct a spray in a direction opposite to the spray from said first nozzle means so that the spray force exerted on the cart by said first and second nozzle means are substantially balanced as the nozzle means are moved in unison by said power means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
Washing apparatus as described in claim 3 wherein said washing chamber comprises a walled enclosure of generally cubical form having door openings on two opposite sides thereof adapted to respectively receive and discharge carts and closing means for selectively closing said door openings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
Washing apparatus as described in claim 4 wherein said washing chamber includes retaining means on the floor of said chamber for aligning the carts with respect to the door openings, and wherein said closing means comprise doors movably suspended within said washing chamber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
Washing apparatus as described in claim 1 further including valve means adapted to be connected to said fluid supply and to a detergent supply; conduit means connecting said valve means to said first nozzle means, and timer means for controlling said valve means in a predetermined sequence to selectively deliver a mixture of fluid and detergent to said first nozzle means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
160 words
Apparatus for simultaneously washing the inside and outside of carts comprising a washing chamber adapted to receive a cart, a pair of doors each one of which is mounted in an opening in opposite sides of the chamber, washing means in the chamber comprising, a first boom vertically mounted in said chamber for directing washing fluid against the exterior surfaces of the cart, a second boom normally extending at right angles tO the first boom for directing washing fluid against the interior surfaces of a cart, means for connecting both of said booms to a source of washing fluid, power means for moving said booms in a circular path with respect to the cart, semicircular track means provided in the top of the washing chamber adjacent said openings, doors for each opening operatively connected to said track means, linkage connection means between said doors so that they open and close simultaneously, and power means for controlling operation of said doors.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
160 words
Apparatus for simultaneously washing the inside and outside of carts comprising a washing chamber adapted to receive a cart, a pair of doors each one of which is mounted in an opening in opposite sides of the chamber, washing means in the chamber comprising, a first boom vertically mounted in said chamber for directing washing fluid against the exterior surfaces of the cart, a second boom normally extending at right angles tO the first boom for directing washing fluid against the interior surfaces of a cart, means for connecting both of said booms to a source of washing fluid, power means for moving said booms in a circular path with respect to the cart, semicircular track means provided in the top of the washing chamber adjacent said openings, doors for each opening operatively connected to said track means, linkage connection means between said doors so that they open and close simultaneously, and power means for controlling operation of said doors.