Patents by Inventor Kimmo A. Ukkola

Kimmo A. Ukkola 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).

  • Publication number: 20220340105
    Abstract: A vehicle washing system includes a vehicle treatment area that is configured to receive a vehicle to be dried. At least one dryer media device is positioned in the vehicle treatment area. The at least one dryer media device is configured to dry the vehicle upon contact with the vehicle. An air moving assembly is located adjacent to the at least one dryer media device in the vehicle treatment area, and is configured to remove excess moisture from the at least one dryer media device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Barry S. Turner, Curtis S. Prater, Kimmo A. Ukkola, Michael S. Sayyae
  • Patent number: 6789732
    Abstract: An entry station for use primarily with a car wash that includes a semi-secure electronics cabinet and a security vault. The electronics cabinet is mounted to the security vault and includes a front door secured by a first lock member. The electronics cabinet defines an open interior that encloses the electronic operating components for the entry station. When the access door to the electronics cabinet is open, the front door for the security vault can be accessed. The front door of the security vault includes a combination lock that prevents unauthorized access to the security vault. The two separate locks for the electronics cabinet and the security vault allow a service technician to have access to the electronics cabinet without gaining access to the security vault.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Dollhopf, Kimmo Ukkola
  • Publication number: 20030209598
    Abstract: An entry station for use primarily with a car wash that includes a semi-secure electronics cabinet and a security vault. The electronics cabinet is mounted to the security vault and includes a front door secured by a first lock member. The electronics cabinet defines an open interior that encloses the electronic operating components for the entry station. When the access door to the electronics cabinet is open, the front door for the security vault can be accessed. The front door of the security vault includes a combination lock that prevents unauthorized access to the security vault. The two separate locks for the electronics cabinet and the security vault allow a service technician to have access to the electronics cabinet without gaining access to the security vault.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Dollhopf, Kimmo Ukkola
  • Patent number: 6571824
    Abstract: A chemical injection system for use in a vehicle wash system having a single spray arch that distributes a plurality of various chemicals onto a vehicle during the wash process. The chemical injection system includes a high pressure supply manifold formed from stainless steel that receives a high pressure supply of inlet water. The supply manifold receives a plurality of individual chemical injectors that are each connected to a supply of one or more chemicals. Each of the chemical injectors is formed from a thermoplastic material and is separately insertable into the high pressure supply manifold. The flow of water through the chemical injectors creates a Venturi effect that pulls the chemical agent into the water supply for distribution downstream through the spray arch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen S. Jones, Kimmo Ukkola
  • Publication number: 20020003174
    Abstract: A chemical injection system for use in a vehicle wash system having a single spray arch that distributes a plurality of various chemicals onto a vehicle during the wash process. The chemical injection system includes a high pressure supply manifold formed from stainless steel that receives a high pressure supply of inlet water. The supply manifold receives a plurality of individual chemical injectors that are each connected to a supply of one or more chemicals. Each of the chemical injectors is formed from a thermoplastic material and is separately insertable into the high pressure supply manifold. The flow of water through the chemical injectors creates a Venturi effect that pulls the chemical agent into the water supply for distribution downstream through the spray arch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Publication date: January 10, 2002
    Inventors: Allen S. Jones, Kimmo Ukkola
  • Patent number: D471238
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark N. Showers, Kimmo Ukkola, Jim Thomson, Dave Gagnon
  • Patent number: D472932
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation Inc.
    Inventors: Mark N. Showers, Dave Gagnon, Kimmo Ukkola
  • Patent number: D473593
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation Inc.
    Inventors: Mark N. Showers, Dave Gagnon, Kimmo Ukkola