Patents by Inventor Jerry Alan Kotrych

Jerry Alan Kotrych has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Vehicle spray washer with lighted spray arm
    Patent number: 8640718
    Abstract: A spray-type car wash system includes an overhead carriage which can move longitudinally the length of a wash bay. A pair of laterally opposed spray arms depend from the carriage. During vehicle entry into the bay, LED-based lights running down the length of each arm are caused to flash to help the driver center a vehicle between the arms. Cushioning and breakaway features protect the arms from damage. A single-arm system is also disclosed. A double-light, stationary support system is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Belanger, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry S. Turner, Thomas E. Weyandt, Jerry Alan Kotrych
  • Vehicle spray washer with lighted spray arm
    Patent number: 8602041
    Abstract: A spray-type car wash system includes an overhead carriage which can move longitudinally the length of a wash bay. A pair of laterally opposed spray arms depend from the carriage. During vehicle entry into the bay, LED-based lights running down the length of each arm are caused to flash to help the driver center a vehicle between the arms. Cushioning and breakaway features protect the arms from damage. A single-arm system is also disclosed. A double-light, stationary support system is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Belanger, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry S. Turner, Thomas E. Weyandt, Jerry Alan Kotrych
  • Car wash system with lighted spray arms and method of making same
    Patent number: 8539968
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Belanger, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry S. Turner, Thomas E. Weyandt, Jerry Alan Kotrych
  • VEHICLE SPRAY WASHER WITH LIGHTED SPRAY ARM
    Publication number: 20120318310
    Abstract: A spray-type car wash system includes an overhead carriage which can move longitudinally the length of a wash bay. A pair of laterally opposed spray arms depend from the carriage. During vehicle entry into the bay, LED-based lights running down the length of each arm are caused to flash to help the driver center a vehicle between the arms. Cushioning and breakaway features protect the arms from damage. A single-arm system is also disclosed. A double-light, stationary support system is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: BELANGER, INC.
    Inventors: Barry S. TURNER, Thomas E. WEYANDT, Jerry Alan KOTRYCH
  • CAR WASH SYSTEM WITH LIGHTED SPRAY ARMS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20110277792
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: BELANGER, INC.
    Inventors: Barry S. TURNER, Thomas E. WEYANDT, Jerry Alan KOTRYCH
  • VEHICLE SPRAY WASHER WITH LIGHTING FOR POSITION ASSISTANCE
    Publication number: 20110197922
    Abstract: A spray-type car wash system includes an overhead carriage which can move longitudinally the length of a wash bay. A pair of laterally opposed spray arms depend from the carriage. During vehicle entry into the bay, LED-based lights running down the length of each arm are caused to flash to help the driver center a vehicle between the arms. Cushioning and breakaway features protect the arms from damage. A single-arm system is also disclosed. A double-light, stationary support system is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: BELANGER, INC.
    Inventors: Barry S. Turner, Thomas E. Weyandt, Jerry Alan Kotrych