US3758906A
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Car washing apparatus
Assignee: Takeuchi Tekko KK
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Filing: 1971-04-30
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1991-04-30
Abstract
Abstract Car washing apparatus including brush means for washing the roof portion of a car, brush means for washing both sides of the car and brush means for washing outer side surfaces of wheels on the car, said last mentioned brush means being displaceable transversely and vertically in accordance with the size of the car.
Inventors
- 👤 S Takeuchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:54
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S3/00; B60S3/04; B60S3/042; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S15/00; Y10S15/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A car washing apparatus comprising brush means for washing the roof portion of a car, brush means for washing both side surfaces of the car, and brush means for washing the outer side surfaces of wheels on the car, characterized by the fact that the last mentioned brush means is carried translationally movably in transverse and vertical directions, and means is provided for causing a translational movement of the last mentioned brush means in transversely inward and downward direction with respect to a car having a small wheel tread and a small tire diameter, so that the axis of the brush is always substantially aligned with the center of the Wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A car washing apparatus comprising brush means for washing the roof portion of a car, brush means for washing both side surfaces of the car, and brush means for washing the outer side surfaces of wheels on the car, characterized by the fact that the last mentioned brush means is carried translationally movably in transverse and vertical directions, and means is provided for causing a translational movement of the last mentioned brush means in transversely inward and downward direction with respect to a car having a small wheel tread and a small tire diameter, so that the axis of the brush is always substantially aligned with the center of the Wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
A car washing apparatus in accordance with claim 1, which further comprises a gate type frame, and in which said brush means for washing the outer side surfaces of wheels include rotatable brushes disposed at least one at each side of said gate type frame, each of said rotatable brushes being carried through a parallel link mechanism supported at the upper end thereof on horizontally spaced points on the frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A car washing apparatus in accordance with claim 2, which further comprises a fluid pressure cylinder for causing a swing movement of the parallel link mechanism about its pivot points.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A car washing apparatus in accordance with claim 2, which further comprises weight means connected through an arm to said parallel link mechanism, the weight serving to bias said rotatable brush transversely outwardly.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |