US4044953A
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Cage for flailing tube
Assignee: McCord Corp
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Filing: 1976-07-27
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Granted: 1977-08-30
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Expires: 1996-07-27
Abstract
Abstract A headlamp cleaning device comprising an elongated horn-like member having an open entrance at one end thereof, a flexible tube anchored within the cage member at a point spaced from the open entrance, the tube including a freely movable portion extending toward the entrance; and means for supplying a high velocity mixture of air and liquid to the tube whereby the tube directs a stream of the mixture toward the headlamp while simultaneously moving in an irregular path within the confines of the open entrance to continuously change the direction of the stream and clean a large area of the headlamp.
Inventors
- 👤 John D. Vogel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 08:24
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S1/00; B60S1/02; B60S1/46; B60S1/48; B05; B05B; B05B1/00; B05B1/02; B05B1/10; B05B3/00; B60S1/56; B60S1/60; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/2931; Y10T137/3003; Y10T137/3021; Y10T137/3028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
An assembly for directing fluid toward a surface comprising; cage means having an open entrance at one end thereof, a flexible tube having a first end anchored within said cage member at a point spaced from said entrance, said tube including a freely movable portion extending toward said entrance and terminating at a second end adjacent said open entrance, said cage means including a pair of oppositely disposed curved walls, said curved walls being curved away from one another upwardly and outwardly toward said open entrance and away from the longitudinal direction of the flexible tube for engaging said tube to curve said tube between the ends thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
An assembly for directing fluid toward a surface comprising; cage means having an open entrance at one end thereof, a flexible tube having a first end anchored within said cage member at a point spaced from said entrance, said tube including a freely movable portion extending toward said entrance and terminating at a second end adjacent said open entrance, said cage means including a pair of oppositely disposed curved walls, said curved walls being curved away from one another upwardly and outwardly toward said open entrance and away from the longitudinal direction of the flexible tube for engaging said tube to curve said tube between the ends thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said cage means includes a pair of opposed sidewalls interconnecting said curved walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein said cage means has a generally rectangular cross section with said curved walls defining the ends of the rectangle.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1980-08-29 | 1981-02-28 | 1981-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-29 | 1985-02-28 | 1985-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-29 | 1989-02-28 | 1989-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |