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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 14, 2015
Filed:
Mar. 15, 2013
Michael J. Belanger, Northville, MI (US);
Barry S. Turner, Novi, MI (US);
Thomas E. Weyandt, Northville, MI (US);
Jerry A. Kotrych, Livonia, MI (US);
Michael J. Belanger, Northville, MI (US);
Barry S. Turner, Novi, MI (US);
Thomas E. Weyandt, Northville, MI (US);
Jerry A. Kotrych, Livonia, MI (US);
Belanger, Inc., Northville, MI (US);
Abstract
A component for removing water from a vehicle exterior in a vehicle wash process includes a base portion for supporting the component adjacent a path of travel of a vehicle. The base portion is connected to a frame portion and the frame portion is configured to move with respect the vehicle as the vehicle passes the component. The frame portion is in communication with a control mechanism which automatically directed the frame portion to move as the vehicle nears the frame portion to effectuate the removal of water from the vehicle exterior. The frame portion includes a plurality of media elements in communication therewith and configured to contact a vehicle exterior to remove excess water therefrom. At least a portion of each of the plurality of media elements consists of an absorbent polyvinyl alcohol material.