Abstract: This disclosure relates to rear drive axle suspension systems for OEM cargo truck and ambulance type vehicles and more particularly to a method and a means to provide said vehicles with a Two-Position suspension system, wherein Position-1 is for vehicle transport and Position-2 is for vehicle loading and unloading.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for converting an OEM ladder frame chassis. Various embodiments include modifying the front and rear suspensions to allow increased lowering of the payload section and cab sections, and further to incorporate a payload section having a lowered floor.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention relates to rear drive axle suspension systems for OEM cargo truck and ambulance type vehicles and more particularly to a method and a means to provide said vehicles with a 2-Position suspension system, wherein Position-1 is for vehicle transport and Position-2 is for vehicle loading and unloading. And, wherein improved vehicle ride, stability, and handling is achieved in Position-1, and improved lowered vehicle load floor is achieved in Position-2.

Abstract: A portable dispenser for a hand treatment agent includes a flexible bag containing the treatment agent. A valve assembly is sealed to the bag, and functions to receive a portion of the agent from the bag, and is manually operable to discharge the received portion from an outlet port, and automatically refill with another portion of the agent from the bag. A flexible hanger on the bag facilitates adhesive external attachment to wearing apparel of the dispenser user for easy access, and is foldable onto the bag for adhesive attachment to the bag and concealment of adhesive when the dispenser is temporarily out of use.

Abstract: Disclosed are a type of institutional or hospital network system of personal, portable hand cleaning agent dispensers and a method to record and report their specific usage by healthcare workers and patients of the institution or hospital through a dispenser control apparatus having a computer processor memory. In one form, each dispenser has an identifier unique to it and shared with no other dispenser. Each dispenser contains hand cleaning fluid agent in an amount sufficient to provide multiple shots of predetermined amount (or unit dose size) upon pressing a pad on the dispenser to dispense one shot per press. Each worker has an identifier unique to that worker.

Abstract: Disclosed are a type of institutional or hospital network system of personal, portable hand cleaning agent dispensers and a method to record and report their specific usage by healthcare workers and patients of the institution or hospital through a dispenser control apparatus having a computer processor memory. In one form, each dispenser has an identifier unique to it and shared with no other dispenser. Each dispenser contains hand cleaning fluid agent in an amount sufficient to provide multiple shots of predetermined amount (or unit dose size) upon pressing a pad on the dispenser to dispense one shot per press. Each worker has an identifier unique to that worker.

Abstract: “Portable, individualized, hand washing agents dispensers are filled and checked out from a control station to healthcare workers and worn by the workers outside their clothing. Unique worker identification signature ID numbers in magnetic counterpart to bar code, and unique dispenser identification signature ID numbers in magnetic counterpart bar code are stored in computer memory. At patient treatment sites, infrared signal transmitters constantly producing a signal, differs at each site for a unique ID number identifying each site. An infrared signal receiver in a dispenser stores in on-board memory the site where the worker dispenses the hand wash agents. Upon return of a dispenser to the control station the amount of agents dispensed by the worker and time, date, and location are recorded. An alternative GPS site identifier is also described.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for periodically cleaning washing apparatus in which washing liquid is intermittently circulated through a washing chamber adapted to contain the hand of a user. Cleaning is accomplished by intermittently circulating a cleaning liquid through the chamber while displaying a warning to potential users to not use the apparatus during the cleaning cycle. Cleaning is initiated (a) when the apparatus has been used for hand washing a predetermined number of times, (b) a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the last cleaning cycle, (c) the apparatus has been serviced, or (d) following interruption of the electrical power supply to the apparatus.

Abstract: Cleansing apparatus comprising a pair of rotating cylinders with spray nozzles in the walls thereof. The cylinders provide cylindrical cleansing chambers which have their axes displaced from each other at an angle of approximately 30 degrees to comfortably receive the hands and forearms of a user. Certain of the nozzles in each cylinder are disposed in a helical array to sweep the forearm of the user with cleansing fluid as the cylinder is rotated. Each cylinder preferably has an inner liner and an outer liner with space there between providing a passageway for cleansing fluid to the nozzles which are preferably formed in the inner liner. An elastomeric support for each cylinder is provided. A blower may be associated with the cylinders for drawing air into the cylinders to reduce external splashing of cleansing fluid.

Abstract: An overhead frame supports a gear housing which supports a strip support frame from which flexible cleaning strips are hung. A motor driving a main shaft to which the housing is connected moves the strip support frame in a circular path about a first axis over the top of a vehicle while the strips contact the body of the vehicle for the scrubbing action. As the strip support frame is moved in the circular path, it is positively moved about a second axis parallel to the first and in a direction opposite the direction of movement in the path. The strip frame is rotatably mounted on an inclined portion of a second shaft whose main portion is on the second axis, so the strip support frame is rotatable on a third axis which is inclined with respect to the first and second axes. Rotation of the shaft having the inclined portion is provided by a gear coupling to a stationary gear in the rotating housing.

Abstract: A set of round nozzles, all supplied from a plenum with air under comparatively high pressure and low volume is employed for drying the sides and top of a motor vehicle during its departure from washing apparatus. The nozzles are employed at an angle, and are oscillated for thorough coverage although with a concentrated blast of air from each nozzle. Preferably the nozzles are slender cone shaped to provide holding power of the air blast to remain concentrated at high velocity at a significant distance away from the nozzle outlet, for effectiveness on outer surfaces of not only standard sized cars, but also surfaces of smaller cars which, because of smaller car size, may be farther away from one or more such nozzles.

Abstract: A set of round nozzles, all supplied from a plenum with air under comparatively high pressure and low volume is employed for drying the sides and top of a motor vehicle during its departure from washing apparatus. The nozzles are employed at an angle, and are oscillated for thorough coverage although with a concentrated blast of air from each nozzle. Preferably the nozzles are slender cone shaped to provide holding power of the air blast to remain concentrated at high velocity at a significant distance away from the nozzle outlet, for effectiveness on outer surfaces of not only standard sized cars, but also surfaces of smaller cars which, because of smaller car size, may be farther away from one or more such nozzles.

Abstract: Vehicle washing apparatus includes a turntable for reception of a vehicle on it at an entrance point. Two arm and brush assemblies are provided at opposite sides of the path of the vehicle onto the turntable to scrub upstanding exterior body surfaces of the vehicle. The turntable is rotated with the vehicle on it, as the brushes are moved by the vehicle body surfaces and scrub the entire perimeter of the vehicle at least once with both brushes, using a 360 degree rotation of the turntable. Articulated brushes, in one embodiment, are employed with brush reversal for additional brushing of the rear end as the vehicle is moved off the turntable. Oscillating friction strips are provided at the entrance for cleaning top surfaces of the vehicle, and a dryer unit is provided at the exit point for drying the vehicle. Conveyors are employed at the entrance and exit points as well as on the turntable itself, for conveyor movement of the vehicle, if desired.

Abstract: The disclosed mat washer includes a stand with a slot in the top for admission of a floor mat held by an operator who applies a spray of cleaning fluid to the mat from nozzles inside the unit controlled by a foot pedal. The clean mat can be pulled off the top, or permitted to pass through for deposit on a strainer tray. Various arrangements are provided for support of the mat against a rotating brush as the mat is fed down into the slot for scrubbing by the brush.

Abstract: Foamed wax is produced and sprayed onto automobiles following the washing thereof by automatic washing apparatus. Liquid wax is combined with a foaming agent, water and air to form a foamed wax which can be conveniently dispersed by conventional automatic car washing equipment, resulting in an improved shine and more complete drying of the surface.

Abstract: A power driven turntable has a conveyor thereon for moving a car onto the turntable while the turntable is held at rest. A control then locks the conveyor to hold the car in place on the turntable as it is rotated by a motor therefor. Individual components such as a wheel scrubbing brush can operate on said turntable. Brushes are mounted on horizontal axes mounted on arms hinged from above, and engageable with upwardly facing surfaces of the car as the turntable is rotated. Brushes are also mounted on carriages movable toward and away from the center of rotation, for scrubbing vertical surfaces of the car as the turntable turns. Tire soaking troughs for a caustic solution are provided near the entrance. Controls are employed to move the brushes in response to changes in pressure of engagement of the brushes against the surfaces as the car is turned.