Patents Assigned to Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC
  • Patent number: 12223531
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to an apparatus and method for a personalized user interface. The method may include a method for generating a personalized user interface is described. The method may include receiving user data and classifying the user data to a membership tier. The method may include generating a unique token as a function of the membership tier, associating the unique token with a plurality of service identifiers; and generating a personalized user interface as a function of a modified token. Generating the personalized user interface may include generating a plurality of event handlers and associated display elements, wherein each event handler is associated with a service identifier of the plurality of service identifiers, and the personalized user interface configures a user device to display each display element. Moreover, the method may include receiving an activation of an event and initiating an automated process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Allen Steele, III, Josh David Schumacher, Lukas Duncan Simonis, Tra Van Nhat
  • Patent number: 12211325
    Abstract: A system for managing and controlling a network of distributed service units, comprising service units, each includes sensors, each configured to detect operational parameters, and a secondary control unit configured to generate unstructured inputs containing digital signals related to the detected operational parameters, and a remote primary control unit communicatively connected to the secondary control units of the service units, wherein the remote primary control unit is configured to communicate with the secondary control units to receive the generated unstructured inputs, process the unstructured inputs by aggregating the unstructured inputs. The aggregation involves structuring the unstructured inputs to generate a structured data package. The remote primary control unit is further configured to transmit the structured data package to the secondary control units for a selective implementation of one or more operational adjustments based on the structured data package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Clinton Chappell, Rodney Daniel Sparks, Dean Cameron Cable, Josh David Schumacher, Lukas Duncan Simonis, Joseph Allen Steele, III
  • Patent number: 12208730
    Abstract: An apparatus for anti-collision monitoring within a service environment is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least processor and a memory communicatively connected to the processor. The memory instructs the processor to identify a plurality of vehicle data associated with each vehicle of two or more vehicles from a first set of sensors. The memory instructs the processor to calculate a spacing metric for each vehicle as a function of the plurality of vehicle data. The memory instructs the processor to generate a collision score as a function of the spacing metric and the plurality of vehicle data. The memory instructs the processor to generate a movement metric as a function of the collision score and the spacing metric. The apparatus includes a conveyor system configured to move each vehicle of the two or more vehicles using the one or more attachment mechanisms as a function of the movement metric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Josh David Schumacher, Joseph Allen Steele, III
  • Patent number: 12179718
    Abstract: An apparatus for a multi-stage car wash system is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of sensors, wherein the plurality of sensors is configured to detect location data of a moving object. The apparatus includes a control circuit communicatively connected to the plurality of sensors. The control circuit is configured to identify mirror data as a function of the location data. The control circuit is configured to determine one or more movement metrics as a function of the location data and the mirror data. The apparatus includes an overhead frame mechanically connected to a plurality of rods, wherein the plurality of rods is configured to extend horizontally from the overhead frame. The apparatus also includes a plurality of actuators mechanically connected to the plurality of rods, wherein the plurality of actuators is configured to actuate each rod of the plurality of rods into one or more positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Clinton Chappell, McNamara Marlow Pope, III, Rodney Daniel Sparks
  • Patent number: 12165112
    Abstract: A system for providing a seamless vehicle care at a vehicle care site, the system vehicle care devices, edge devices operatively connected to vehicle care devices, and a control module connected to edge devices configured to receive a user input containing a vehicle care command specify a vehicle care device identifier associated with a vehicle care device and a user authentication datum, validate the vehicle care command based on the user authentication datum using a validation module connected to a data store, generate a validation datum according to the validation of the vehicle care command, wherein generating the validation datum includes identifying an edge based on the vehicle care device identifier, and transmit the validation datum to the edge device configured to active the vehicle care device as a function of the validation datum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Allen Steele, III, Josh David Schumacher
  • Patent number: 12161217
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for an apparatus and method for a top wrap assembly is disclosed. The top wrap assembly includes a plurality of buns, wherein the plurality of buns comprises a plurality of assembled layers, wherein the plurality of buns defines a central bore, at least one shaft, wherein the at least one shaft is disposed in alignment with the central axis of the plurality of buns, wherein the at least a shaft is passes through the central bore, and a plurality of locking mechanisms, wherein each locking mechanism is configured to engage with the plurality of buns and the at least one shaft, wherein the locking mechanism is configured to secure the plurality of buns and the at least one shaft. The method comprises using the at least one shaft to execute the process described above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Clinton Chappell, McNamara Marlow Pope, III, Rodney Daniel Sparks
  • Publication number: 20240375618
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for user car wash preferences is disclosed. The apparatus includes a processor and memory. The processor is configured to receive vehicle and user data for use during a car wash. The processor further receives sensor data and adjusts an operational parameter of a car wash component based on the user data and sensor data. The processor further alters an operational state of the car wash component based on the user data, the sensor data, and the adjustment to the operational parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Matthew Nichols, Christopher Clinton Chappell, McNamara Marlow Pope, III, Rodney Daniel Sparks, Joseph Allen Steele, III, Josh David Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20240375617
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for vehicle dimensioning in a car wash are disclosed. A processor receives sensor data pertaining to a vehicle from a sensor and controls the position, orientation, and operational parameters of one or more service devices based on the sensor data. The sensor data includes data which may be used by a processor to determine one or more dimensions, shapes, profiles, and areas to be cleaned or excluded for the vehicle. The processor may further calculate how to operate the service devices such that they interact with dirt or other vehicle contamination while not interacting with undesirable areas of a vehicle such as an open window or sunroof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Matthew Nichols, Christopher Clinton Chappell, McNamara Marlow Pope, III, Rodney Daniel Sparks
  • Publication number: 20240378906
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatic license plate recognition of a vehicle, the apparatus includes a user device configured to receive a user input containing reference indicators and associate a right to the reference indicators, an image capturing device configured to capture vehicle images of a vehicle containing a license plate region, an image processing module configured to receive the vehicle images from the image capturing device and process the vehicle images, a computer vision module configured to determine an obscurity of the license plate region, and identify indicators as a function of the license plate region, an image inpainting module configured to reconstruct the license plate region based on the obscurity of the license plate using an image inpainting technique, and a validation module configured to validate the indicators as a function of the reference indicators and grant the user the right as a function of the validation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Allen Steele, III, Josh David Schumacher, Tyler Ellison Ebding, Franklin Christopher Brooks
  • Publication number: 20240378650
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for profile assessment is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the processor. The memory contains instructions configuring the processor to receive user data. The memory contains instructions configuring the processor to receive system data. The memory contains instructions configuring the processor to receive cluster data. The memory contains instructions configuring the processor to generate at least a trend as a function of the system data and the cluster data. The memory contains instructions configuring the processor to classify the plurality of historical services to a service type. The memory contains instructions configuring the processor to generate a user profile as a function of the service type. The memory contains instructions configuring the processor to determine a price adjustment as a function of the at least a trend and the user profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Allen Steele, III, Josh David Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20240375619
    Abstract: An apparatus for self-adjusting car wash equipment within a car wash tunnel is disclosed. The apparatus may include an element of wash equipment positioned in the car wash tunnel. In addition, the apparatus may include a processor and a memory communicatively coupled to the processor the memory contains instructions configuring the processor to receive a vehicle surface profile using at least a sensor within the car wash tunnel generate a digital model of an exterior of the vehicle, where the digital model describes a length of the vehicle, and to determine a vehicle profile for the vehicle by comparing information obtained from the digital model to a standard model for the vehicle. Accordingly, the processor may determine the wash parameter as a function of the vehicle profile, where the wash parameter may control the element of wash equipment and prevent cleaning operations performed by the wash equipment past the length of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Matthew Nichols, Christopher Clinton Chappell, McNamara Marlow Pope, III, Rodney Daniel Sparks
  • Publication number: 20240378876
    Abstract: An apparatus for vehicle profiling, the apparatus including at least a sensor, wherein the at least a sensor is configured to capture vehicle data of a vehicle; at least a processor; and a memory communicatively connected to the at least processor, the memory contains instructions configuring the at least processor to receive the vehicle data from the at least a sensor; generate a graphic model of the vehicle as a function of the vehicle data; determine a vehicle status as a function of the vehicle data; classify the vehicle status and the vehicle data into one or more vehicle status groups wherein the vehicle status includes at least a vehicle measurement; and generate a vehicle report as a function of the one or more vehicle status groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Matthew Nichols, Christopher Clinton Chappell, McNamara Marlow Pope, III, Rodney Daniel Sparks, Josh David Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20240378063
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally related to apparatus and methods for a point-of-sale (POS) terminal configured to receive user data, classify the user data to a category, and generate a token as a function of the category. The POS terminal may be configured to associate the token with a plurality of service identifiers, generate a customer interface as a function of the token, and receive an activation of an event handler of the plurality of event handlers, and initiate as a function of the activation, an automated process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Allen Steele, III, Josh David Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20240378925
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for generating a vehicle maintenance activity, wherein the apparatus includes at least a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the at least a processor, the memory containing instructions configuring the at least a processor to receive image data, identify at least an indicator from the image data, receive vehicle data as a function of the indicator, classify the vehicle data to a plurality of vehicle data categories, and generate a vehicle maintenance activity as a function of the classified vehicle data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Matthew Nichols, Christopher Clinton Chappell, Joseph Allen Steele, III, Josh David Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20240375663
    Abstract: A system for providing a dynamic user experience in a vehicle care, the system includes a plurality of vehicle care devices, a control module configured to operate the plurality of vehicle care devices, wherein the control module includes a processor and a memory containing instructions configuring the processor to accept a user profile comprising a vehicle profile pertaining to a user from a user device, generate a token as a function of the user profile, create a visual interface as a function of the user profile, determining at least a vehicle care command as a function of the user profile, wherein determining at least a vehicle care command includes validating the token as a function of the user profile, and transmitting the at least a vehicle care command to the plurality of vehicle care devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Matthew Nichols, Christopher Clinton Chappell, McNamara Marlow Pope, III, Rodney Daniel Sparks, Joseph Allen Steele, III, Josh David Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20240378652
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to an apparatus and method for a personalized user interface. The method may include a method for generating a personalized user interface is described. The method may include receiving user data and classifying the user data to a membership tier. The method may include generating a unique token as a function of the membership tier, associating the unique token with a plurality of service identifiers; and generating a personalized user interface as a function of a modified token. Generating the personalized user interface may include generating a plurality of event handlers and associated display elements, wherein each event handler is associated with a service identifier of the plurality of service identifiers, and the personalized user interface configures a user device to display each display element. Moreover, the method may include receiving an activation of an event and initiating an automated process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Allen Steele, III, Josh David Schumacher, Lukas Duncan Simonis, Tra Van Nhat
  • Publication number: 20240378570
    Abstract: A system for providing a seamless vehicle care at a vehicle care site, the system vehicle care devices, edge devices operatively connected to vehicle care devices, and a control module connected to edge devices configured to receive a user input containing a vehicle care command specify a vehicle care device identifier associated with a vehicle care device and a user authentication datum, validate the vehicle care command based on the user authentication datum using a validation module connected to a data store, generate a validation datum according to the validation of the vehicle care command, wherein generating the validation datum includes identifying an edge based on the vehicle care device identifier, and transmit the validation datum to the edge device configured to active the vehicle care device as a function of the validation datum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Applicant: Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Allen Steele, III, Josh David Schumacher
  • Patent number: 12125318
    Abstract: An apparatus for detecting fraudulent signature inputs is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least a processor and a memory. The memory instructs the processor to receive a plurality of image data from a user. The memory instructs the processor to identify a plurality of signature elements as a function of the plurality of signature inputs. The memory instructs the processor to determine a plurality of signature scores as a function of the plurality of signature elements, wherein the plurality of signature scores comprises a first set of signature scores and a second set of signature scores. The memory instructs the processor to generate an accuracy threshold as a function of the first set of signature scores. The memory instructs the processor to determine one or more fraudulent signature inputs from the plurality of signature inputs as a function of a comparison of signature score to an accuracy threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Josh David Schumacher, Betsy Danielle Urschel
  • Patent number: 12113875
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for converting data is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the at least a processor, wherein the memory contains instructions configuring the at least a processor to extract, using a data extraction module, user activity data from user device data, classify the user activity data into one or more user activity data groups, convert, using a data converting module, the user activity data to system data as a function of the one or more user activity data groups and generate, using a report generation module, a user activity report as a function of the system data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Allen Steele, III, Josh David Schumacher, Mark Daniel Adams, Betsy Danielle Urschel
  • Patent number: 11986846
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for displaying digital content onto a vehicle, the apparatus including a foam apparatus, a sensor configured to detect vehicle dimension data, at least a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the at least a processor, wherein the memory contains instructions configuring the at least a processor to receive the vehicle dimension data, calculate a concentration requirement based on the vehicle dimension data, transmit the concentration requirement to the foam apparatus, wherein the foam apparatus is configured to disperse foam onto the vehicle based on the concentration requirement, and a display device including a digital content projector, wherein the display device is configured to display a plurality of digital content onto the foam dispersed onto the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Matthew Nichols, Christopher Clinton Chappell, McNamara Marlow Pope, III, Rodney Daniel Sparks