Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. O'Neil

Kenneth J. O'Neil 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).

  • Patent number: 4718439
    Abstract: A vehicle washing system having apparatus for following the surface contour of a vehicle includes a redirectable directional discharge manifold assembly for a cleaning solution that is supported by an overhead, pivotally mounted boom at a washing station. Sensors mounted in the region of the manifold assembly sense the contour of the passing vehicle and a controller responsive to the sensor provides drive signals which activate a motor to move the boom and maintain the boom and manifold assembly at a predetermined distance relative to the vehicle as the vehicle passes the washing station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1988
    Assignee: Syndet Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William Gorra, Kenneth J. O'Neil, Jeffrey S. Dawson