B60S3/04

One-step headlight restoration kit and formulation
11254836 · 2022-02-22 · ·

A one-step headlight restoration formulation is also provided that includes a polyurethane dispersion of aliphatic polycarbonate urethane present from 20 to 85 total weight percent, along with a wetting agent present from 1 to 4 total weight percent. A biocide is present from 0.005 to 0.5 total weight percent of the formulation. A carrier constitutes the remainder of the formulation. A kit for a one-step headlight restoration is provided that includes a wipe for applying said formulation to a headlight surface in need of resurfacing as a one step process. The process of using the kit includes removing a formulation impregnated wipe from an envelope and contacting the wipe with the headlight surface to apply said formulation by wiping evenly on a headlight lens surface to form a restorative film.

Drive-through sprayer wash
09789855 · 2017-10-17 ·

An improved vehicle washing apparatus includes a plurality of upright tower sections. Each of the upright tower sections has a plurality of elongated tubular members. A horizontal section having a plurality of elongated tubular members connects the upright tower sections. At least two of the elongated tubular members of the upright tower sections and the horizontal section are configured to be conduits of liquid to supply liquid to a plurality of nozzles disposed on at least two of the elongated tubular members of each of the upright tower sections and the horizontal section. An undercarriage apparatus may apply liquid to the underside of the agricultural vehicle. A chemical fill station may be provided along with a loading pad on which to position the agricultural vehicle during a cleaning process and a chemical fill process.

Drive-through sprayer wash
09789855 · 2017-10-17 ·

An improved vehicle washing apparatus includes a plurality of upright tower sections. Each of the upright tower sections has a plurality of elongated tubular members. A horizontal section having a plurality of elongated tubular members connects the upright tower sections. At least two of the elongated tubular members of the upright tower sections and the horizontal section are configured to be conduits of liquid to supply liquid to a plurality of nozzles disposed on at least two of the elongated tubular members of each of the upright tower sections and the horizontal section. An undercarriage apparatus may apply liquid to the underside of the agricultural vehicle. A chemical fill station may be provided along with a loading pad on which to position the agricultural vehicle during a cleaning process and a chemical fill process.

Compact pet washing station
09820469 · 2017-11-21 · ·

A compact self-service pet wash is provided. The compact self-service pet wash includes an equipment room, and a foldable wash tub. The equipment room has a depth that defines the storage depth of the pet wash. The equipment room provides the means to control and supply the wash tub with rinse water, wash solution mix and dry air to wash a pet in the wash tub.

Compact pet washing station
09820469 · 2017-11-21 · ·

A compact self-service pet wash is provided. The compact self-service pet wash includes an equipment room, and a foldable wash tub. The equipment room has a depth that defines the storage depth of the pet wash. The equipment room provides the means to control and supply the wash tub with rinse water, wash solution mix and dry air to wash a pet in the wash tub.

LIGHTED VEHICLE WASH CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY
20170291583 · 2017-10-12 ·

A lighted conveyor assembly for a vehicle wash system for moving a vehicle through a vehicle wash process including a vehicle treatment area and including a pair of guide rails for engaging the wheels of the vehicle to keep it on the conveyor. The guide rails including a protective sheath disposed thereon for preventing damage to the wheels of the vehicle. The protective sheath is made of a translucent material and contains a light source, which may be an LED strip light, and is configured to emit light that can be seen by a vehicle occupant in the vehicle treatment area. The light source may display a variety of patterns or effects, including specific colors or patterns to indicate that associated features of the car wash process are active. The light source may also be seen from outside of the treatment area to provide a positive impression for potential customers.

VEHICLE WASH PACKAGE SELECTION CONFIRMATION SYSTEM

A vehicle wash system includes a wash package selection zone where a vehicle operator is presented with a plurality of different vehicle wash packages. Each of the vehicle wash packages has an associated unique color identifier. The system includes a controller configured to receive a selection from the vehicle operator of one of the plurality of different vehicle wash packages. The system includes a vehicle treatment zone, including at least one illumination element associated therewith. The at least one illumination element is in communication with the controller. The controller is configured to emit light from the at least one illumination element in a color that corresponds to the color identifier of the vehicle package selected by the vehicle operator.

VEHICLE WASH PACKAGE SELECTION CONFIRMATION SYSTEM

A vehicle wash system includes a wash package selection zone where a vehicle operator is presented with a plurality of different vehicle wash packages. Each of the vehicle wash packages has an associated unique color identifier. The system includes a controller configured to receive a selection from the vehicle operator of one of the plurality of different vehicle wash packages. The system includes a vehicle treatment zone, including at least one illumination element associated therewith. The at least one illumination element is in communication with the controller. The controller is configured to emit light from the at least one illumination element in a color that corresponds to the color identifier of the vehicle package selected by the vehicle operator.

Vehicle wash component with torque reactor

A vehicle wash component for a vehicle wash system including a base portion, a rotatable stem portion in communication with the base portion, and a backing member in communication with the rotatable stem portion, which is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation. The backing member is linearly moveable with respect to the base portion between a first position away from a vehicle treatment area and a second position adjacent a vehicle treatment area. A plurality of media elements are secured to the backing member and configured to engage an exterior surface of a vehicle as the stem portion rotates. The plurality of media elements are constructed of a foam material that is configured to contact an exterior surface of a vehicle. The backing member is configured to linearly reciprocate with respect to the vehicle exterior during the vehicle wash process.

Ice scraper/brush with cover
09775429 · 2017-10-03 ·

An ice scraper blade and/or brush mounted to a handle which has an anatomically designed grip. Attached to the handle is a cover to protect the user's hand from snow, ice, water, and cold. The cover has a sleeve with a first side made of waterproof fabric and a second side which is insulated with a suitable thermo-insulating fabric. In a first position of the cover, the first side of the sleeve is exposed to the outside for protecting the user's hand against the elements. In a second position of the cover, the sleeve is reversed so that the first side of the sleeve is on the inside, for enclosing ice, water and snow that may be adhered to the ice scraper blade and/or brush. The cover is also provided with a fastening arrangement that is placed at the second end of the sleeve, which prevents entering of snow and ice into the cover in the first position, and which contains the ice, water and snow inside the cover in the second position.