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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7555807 | Windshield blowing device This is a windshield-blowing device, which can retract through an existing device placed on the hood of the vehicle. It will direct air from an air supply towards a series of tubes, which telescope, and eventually through a series of holes in a manifold that can piv... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7513007 | Vehicle storage console A storage console for a vehicle includes a vacuum cleaner. In an exemplary embodiment, the console includes an interface at which the vacuum cleaner is releasably affixed to the console. The console may include a hose operatively connected to the vacuum cleaner wher... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7480957 | In-vehicle vacuum system A direct port vacuum cleaning system comprises a vacuum cleaner housing including a vacuum generating unit having a blower within a blower housing, and a debris canister housing detachably directly connected to the blower housing providing a defined path for a flow ... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7444710 | Portable vacuum system for use with portable child safety seat The present invention relates to a portable vacuum system that is secured to the underside of a child safety seat. The invention consists of a child safety seat with a vacuuming system neatly fastened to the seat base. The vacuuming system would be powered by either... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7311268 | Nozzle body for a cleaning system on a motor vehicle A nozzle body for a cleaning system on a motor vehicle includes at least one feed line element adapted for connection to a cleaning liquid supply container. At least one nozzle element is connected to the feed line element by a channel section in the basic body. A h... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7266859 | System of vacuum accessibility for a vehicle A vacuum cleaner assembly in a vehicle has a suction nozzle and controls for the vacuum all located within a reach zone of the driver sitting the driver's seat. The suction nozzle is mounted to the vehicle, either as part of the central vacuum system or on a portabl... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7232367 | Air-distribution system for the dashboard of a motor vehicle and the dashboard of a motor vehicle comprising said system An air-distribution system for the dashboard of a motor vehicle comprises a plurality of auxiliary ducts that branch off in parallel from a manifold. Associated to each auxiliary duct is an additional and independent unit for regulating the flow rate and/or the temp... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7231686 | Vacuum cleaner system for motor vehicle A vacuum cleaner system is mounted inside the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle and includes a hose that is retractable into a housing for storage and a power cord that is also retractable into the housing for storage and which also includes a connector for c... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7152272 | On-board vehicle vacuum cleaner A vacuum cleaning system for a vehicle includes a console (12), which may be centrally positioned between the front seats (16) of the vehicle. A canister (10), in the form of a drawer to the console, is selectively removed, when vacuuming is to ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7080872 | Wiper replacement A pneumatic windshield clearing system for enhancing the safety of operating a vehicle in difficult environmental circumstances without the distraction of wipers. The pneumatic windshield clearing system includes an air source assembly coupled vehicle, a blower asse... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7055638 | Virtual airdam and method for a vehicle An air curtain (jet flow) replaces the conventional air-diverting baffle on the underside of a vehicle's front engine compartment to reduce drag and increase volumetric air flow for cooling. ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7040328 | Fluid/air burst washing system A combination fluid and air washing apparatus for washing a vehicle's viewing surface. The apparatus includes a housing, a nozzle assembly with at least one fluid nozzle and at least one air nozzle corresponding to each of fluid nozzles. A shaft is pivotally attache... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6963049 | Snow removal system A snow removal system for melting snow from the body of a vehicle is disclosed. The snow removal system includes a control assembly being designed for operationally coupling to a power supply of the vehicle. A plurality of conducting strips are operationally coupled... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6813805 | In vehicle vacuum system The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaning system and more particularly pertains to a direct port vacuum cleaning system for use in a motor vehicle anytime or anywhere. The system comprises a vacuum generating unit and a vacuum cleaner hose. The vacuum gener... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6735810 | Vacuum cleaning system for recreational vehicles A vacuum cleaning system for a recreational vehicle having an internal compartment including a floor and a plurality of walls extending upwardly from the floor comprises a vacuum cleaner having a suction inlet, a vacuum hose having inlet and outlet ends and a vacuum... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6568414 | Arrangement for cleaning the mirror element of an outside rear view mirror An arrangement for cleaning the mirror element of an outside rear view mirror is disclosed. The arrangement includes a washing nozzle, which is disposed in the region of the outside rear view mirror on a motor vehicle and from which a jet of a cleaning li... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6490751 | Vehicle vacuum system The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaning system and more particularly pertains to a direct port vacuum cleaning system for use in a motor vehicle anytime or anywhere. The system comprises a vacuum generating unit and a vacuum cleaner hose. The v... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6413324 | Wet weather vision improvement system and method for open cockpit racing and for other application A moisture and build up removal system and method which deliver air at high velocity to the surface to be cleaned and/or maintained free of moisture and build up. The system and method having a particular implementation with surfaces of helmet visors and ... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6249931 | Air wiper An air wiper for an automobile is disposed near a viewing surface on which adhering substances are to be removed, and is provided with an air jet section having at least one air jet port. Air is discharged toward the surface and the adhered substances on ... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6245154 | Process and apparatus for removing liquid impurities adhering to a workpiece This invention concerns a process for removing liquid and/or solid impurities adhering to a workpiece (6), in particular oils, emulsions and/or chips, the workpiece (6) being secured in an apparatus and made to oscillate. The new process is characterized ... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6148472 | Vehicle cleaning system A vehicle cleaning system that includes a vacuum system for removing large cluttering items as well as soil, pebbles and other dirt; that is mountable in a vehicle; that includes a storage mechanism for storing and compacting large items; and that include... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6128804 | Vacuum system for a motor vehicle A vacuum system (14) for a motor vehicle (16) comprising a litter box (18) mounted in any convenient location within an interior compartment (20) of the motor vehicle (16). A vacuum canister (22) is provided that holds trash in disposable vacuum bags to b... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6077361 | Method and apparatus to remove at least one substance from a surface using a pressurized fluid A method to remove substance from a surface includes the steps of: pressurizing a fluid to produce a pressurized fluid; mounting a manifold with at least one input port for receiving said pressurized fluid thereinto and said manifold further comprising at... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6039776 | Cleaning device for avoiding dissipation of polluted air due to smoking A cleaning device for avoiding dissipation of polluted air due to smoking, including a chair body, a gas-collecting funnel, a sucking device, a filtering box and a control circuit. A main power switch is disposed on the chair body. The gas-collecting funn... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5916022 | Windshield defroster assembly A defroster assembly uses heat from an engine's exhaust to heat the exterior of a windshield and the wipers thereon. The assembly comprises an air intake mechanism shared with the engine's air filter. The air intake mechanism leads to air ducts spaced fro... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5868867 | Vehicle side view mirror clearing device Disclosed is a device to remove moisture from a side view mirror and adjacent side window of a vehicle. The device increases mirror clarity and can be installed on a side view mirror housing at the factory or as an after factory installation. The device p... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5852846 | Windshield airstream deflector for vehicles A windshield airstream deflector for vehicles which projects a blanket of fast moving air over the vehicle's windshield. The blanket of fast moving air is a barrier which prevents rain, snow, freezing rain or sleet from impacting the windshield. A turbine... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5829091 | Automobile central vacuum cleaning system A new Automobile Central Vacuum Cleaning System for providing the opportunity to vacuum an automobile anytime or anywhere. The inventive device includes a vacuum generating unit, a remote vacuum port, and a vacuum cleaner hose. A remote vacuum line is loc... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5722461 | Exhaust heat application hose A hose for capturing and redirecting exhaust gasses of a motor vehicle for heating purposes. The hose is pliant and heat resistant. Apparatus for removably connecting to exhaust pipes of different diameters is provided at one end of the hose. This apparat... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5617608 | Windshield protection and cleaning system A ram air duct directed to a vehicle's windshield receives ram air from behind a vehicle's engine coolant radiator which air is rammed through the radiator to heat the air and into the ram air duct by motion of the vehicle causing a heated air curtain ove... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5606768 | Emissions collection and venting system for van-mounted cleaning apparatus A van-mounted or mountable cleaning system as disclosed includes a water heater having a burner therein to heat the water and a flue outlet to release combustion gases therefrom. A motor driven vacuum blower has an air input port and an output port for bl... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5555594 | Water and debris deflector and vacuum The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for reducing or eliminating water, dirt and other debris from being thrown onto following vehicles during highway or road travel by introducing intercepted or compressed air across and onto the road... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5546630 | Blast wiper for motor vehicle lights A wiping system for cleaning snow accumulating on the rear signalling lights of a vehicle, using intermittent blasts of air. The blast wiping system comprises timers and a solenoid valve for regulating a flow of air from the air reservoir of the vehicle i... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5486139 | Exterior windshield surface blower In a preferred embodiment, an exterior windshield surface blower system to direct a flow of air at the windshield of a vehicle to remove rain and snow therefrom, the system including: an air deflector disposed along a lower edge of the exterior windshield... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5454139 | Vacuum cleaner for vehicles A portable vacuum generation device uses a conventional gas stream source such as is commonly available on vehicles. A specially constructed annular venturi-type nozzle pipe is capable of generating substantial vacuum from the gas stream. A removable conn... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5419005 | Air wiper mechanism for vehicle An air wiper for a vehicle can provide more effective rain water blowing-off function and prevent a windscreen glass from being blurred due to moisture condensation. The air wiper includes a first air ejection unit (nozzle 14) and a second air ejection un... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5409287 | Aerodynamic device Several embodiments of aerodynamic devices for improving the drag coefficient and reducing the wind resistance of a body moving through the air such as a motorcycle and/or a helmet worn by a rider of the motorcycle. The aerodynamic devices comprise a plen... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5189753 | Automobile vacuum cleaner This specification discloses a central vacuum cleaning system for use in a motor vehicle, which is self-contained and portable and is installed in a convenient part of the car such as the trunk. The unit is powered by the battery of the vehicle and does n... | 03/02/1993 |
| 5140719 | Vehicle window cleaning device The vehicle window cleaning device replaces the windshield wipers. The device employs two electrically powered high-speed blowers, with high-impact exhaust air ducted to air nozzles to clear rainwater, water, moisture, debris and loose powder snow from th... | 08/25/1992 |
| 5097563 | Vehicle window cleaning device The vehicle window cleaning device totally replaces the windshield wiper system. A combined housing houses an electrically powered blower and heater. The housing is ducted to air nozzles disposed below the windshield's bottom. Blower-forced air from the h... | 03/24/1992 |
