Car wash system with lighted spray arms and method of making same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8539968
APP PUB NO 20110277792A1
SERIAL NO

13025432

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A touchless, automatic spray-type car wash system includes one or more arms delivering washing fluids wherein the arms are constructed with translucent plastic sleeves which can be illuminated from within by LEDs. Different colors for the arm or arms can be coordinated with wash process steps. Signage can be provided in the bay and can include panels which are illuminated in a sequential fashion coordinated with arm illumination colors to inform the driver as to each step being performed.

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PISTON OPW INC9393 PRINCETON-GLENDALE RD OPW FLUIDS GROUP INC HAMILTON OH 45011

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kotrych, Jerry Alan Livonia, US 3 30
Turner, Barry S Novi, US 91 618
Weyandt, Thomas E Northville, US 30 189

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