Brushing – scrubbing – and general cleaning – Machines – Brushing
Patent
1999-02-01
2000-07-18
Chin, Randall E.
Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Machines
Brushing
15DIG2, 15 533, 134123, B60S 306
Patent
active
060888644
ABSTRACT:
A car wash assembly includes a building and a conveyor which advances a vehicle along a vehicle path within the building. The car wash assembly also includes a washing system located within the building which is operable to wash the vehicle during advancement of the vehicle along the vehicle path. Moreover, the car wash assembly includes an animated figure having an actuated mode of operation during which the animated figure is operated in an active manner, and a non-actuated mode of operation during which the animated figure is passive. Yet further, the car wash assembly includes a detector for detecting presence of the vehicle and generating a control signal in response thereto. The animated figure is placed in the actuated mode of operation in response to generation of the control signal. A method for washing a vehicle within a building is also disclosed.
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Marketing brochure entitles, "SNF80.TM. Premium Hybrid Carwash System; The Soft'N Foamy System" printed by PECO Corporation, 150 Stephson Highway, Troy, Michigan 48083.
Marketing brochure entitled, "Maximize Your Cleaning Power; PECO Soft-Flex pe372 Wrap-Washer" printed by PECO Corporation, 1950 Stephenson Highway, Troy, Michigan 48083.
Copies of four color photographs showing an animated figure being displayed within a car wash.
Chin Randall E.
You Auto Have Fun, LLC
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