US3561031A
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Automobile tire washer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-29
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Granted: 1971-02-09
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Expires: 1989-04-29
Abstract
Abstract A TIRE WASHING MECHANISM ADAPTED TO WASH THE TIRES ON ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AS IT MOVES PAST THE MECHANISM. THE MECHANISM IS A SPRING BIASED AND HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED PARALLELOGRAM LINKAGE, THE CROSS-MEMBER OF WHICH IS PARALLEL TO THE INTENDED PATH OF THE VEHICLE AND WHICH CARRIES TWO SETS OF HORIZONTALLY RECIPROCATING BRUSH ASSEMBLIES. THE LINKAGE IS MOVED UPON BEING ENGAGED BY A TIRE WHILE MAINTAINING THE BRUSH ASSEMBLIES PARALLEL TO THE INTENDED VEHICLE PATH. THE MOVEMENT OF THE BRUSH ASSEMBLIES IS SYNCHRONIZED IN ORDER TO BALANCE THEIR INERTIA FORCES AND, THUS, ELIMINATE SUBSTANTIAL FORCE TRANSMISSION TO THE LINKAGE.
Inventors
- 👤 Myron M Gusse
- 👤 Melvin E Gusse
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-03 01:33
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S3/00; B60S3/04; B60S3/042; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S15/00; Y10S15/02
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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) | 1974-02-08 | 1974-08-10 | 1975-02-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-08 | 1978-08-10 | 1979-02-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-08 | 1982-08-10 | 1983-02-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |