Patents by Inventor Mark D. Morin
Mark D. Morin 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).
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Patent number: 11122884Abstract: A component for a vehicle wash system includes a rotatable stem portion and a backing member in communication with the rotatable stem portion. The backing member is configured to rotate with the stem portion about an axis of rotation defined by the centerline of the stem portion. A plurality of media elements are secured to the backing member with the plurality of media elements being constructed of a generally self-supporting, non-marring material and wherein the plurality of media elements are oriented generally perpendicular to the backing member. The plurality of media elements configured to rotate in a working plane defined by the backing member and the working plane is oriented generally perpendicularly to the axis of rotation. Additionally, the plurality of media elements are configured during a wash process to contact at least an exterior painted surface of a vehicle to effectuate cleaning thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2018Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Inventors: Michael J. Belanger, Barry S. Turner, David L. Tognetti, Mark D. Morin
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Patent number: 10940833Abstract: A device for emitting bubbles in a vehicle wash facility includes a plenum supported with respect to ground. The plenum includes an air inlet with a first area and an air outlet with a second area. The plenum air outlet is in communication with at least one foaming chamber. The foaming chamber includes a generally planar media element disposed therein. The foaming chamber includes a spray jet located therein, which is in communication with a source of chemical. The spray jet configured to emit a chemical onto the generally planar media element. The device also includes a plurality of nozzle portions in communication with the foaming chamber for emitting bubbles therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Belanger, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Belanger, Barry S. Turner, David L. Tognetti, Mark D. Morin
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Patent number: 10632976Abstract: A component for a vehicle wash system includes a rotatable stem portion and a backing member in communication with the rotatable stem portion. The backing member is configured to rotate with the stem portion about an axis of rotation defined by the centerline of the stem portion. A plurality of media elements are secured to the backing member with the plurality of media elements being constructed of a generally self-supporting, non-marring material and wherein the plurality of media elements are oriented generally perpendicular to the backing member. The plurality of media elements configured to rotate in a working plane defined by the backing member and the working plane is oriented generally perpendicularly to the axis of rotation. Additionally, the plurality of media elements are configured during a wash process to contact at least an exterior painted surface of a vehicle to effectuate cleaning thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2014Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: WashMe Properties, LLCInventors: Michael J. Belanger, Barry S. Turner, David L. Tognetti, Mark D. Morin
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Publication number: 20190135242Abstract: A device for emitting bubbles in a vehicle wash facility includes a plenum supported with respect to ground. The plenum includes an air inlet with a first area and an air outlet with a second area. The plenum air outlet is in communication with at least one foaming chamber. The foaming chamber includes a generally planar media element disposed therein. The foaming chamber includes a spray jet located therein, which is in communication with a source of chemical. The spray jet configured to emit a chemical onto the generally planar media element. The device also includes a plurality of nozzle portions in communication with the foaming chamber for emitting bubbles therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2019Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Michael J. Belanger, Barry S. Turner, David L. Tognetti, Mark D. Morin
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Patent number: 10207686Abstract: A device for emitting bubbles in a vehicle wash facility includes a plenum supported with respect to the ground. The plenum includes an air inlet with a first area and an air outlet with a second area. The plenum air outlet is in communication with at least one foaming chamber. The foaming chamber includes a generally planar media element disposed therein. The foaming chamber includes a spray jet located therein, which is in communication with a source of chemical. The spray jet configured to emit a chemical onto the generally planar media element. The device also includes a plurality of nozzle portions in communication with the foaming chamber for emitting bubbles therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2013Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: WashMe Properties, LLCInventors: Michael J. Belanger, Barry S. Turner, David L. Tognetti, Mark D. Morin
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Publication number: 20180236980Abstract: A component for a vehicle wash system includes a rotatable stem portion and a backing member in communication with the rotatable stem portion. The backing member is configured to rotate with the stem portion about an axis of rotation defined by the centerline of the stem portion. A plurality of media elements are secured to the backing member with the plurality of media elements being constructed of a generally self-supporting, non-marring material and wherein the plurality of media elements are oriented generally perpendicular to the backing member. The plurality of media elements configured to rotate in a working plane defined by the backing member and the working plane is oriented generally perpendicularly to the axis of rotation. Additionally, the plurality of media elements are configured during a wash process to contact at least an exterior painted surface of a vehicle to effectuate cleaning thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Michael J. Belanger, Barry S. Turner, David L. Tognetti, Mark D. Morin
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Patent number: 9802580Abstract: A vehicle wash component for a vehicle wash system, including a frame portion and an air delivery portion disposed on the air delivery portion. The air delivery portion is configured to emit high velocity air onto a vehicle exterior. A fluid delivery portion is disposed on the frame portion. The fluid delivery portion is configured to emit high pressure fluid onto the vehicle exterior. The fluid delivery portion is disposed rearward from the air delivery portion with respect to a direction of travel of a vehicle. The air delivery portion and the fluid delivery portion are configured to emit the high velocity air and the high pressure fluid onto the vehicle exterior simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: WashMe Properties, LLCInventors: Barry S. Turner, Michael J. Belanger, David L. Tognetti, Mark D. Morin
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Patent number: 9776600Abstract: A vehicle wash component for a vehicle wash system including a base portion, a rotatable stem portion in communication with the base portion, and a backing member in communication with the rotatable stem portion, which is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation. The backing member is linearly moveable with respect to the base portion between a first position away from a vehicle treatment area and a second position adjacent a vehicle treatment area. A plurality of media elements are secured to the backing member and configured to engage an exterior surface of a vehicle as the stem portion rotates. The plurality of media elements are constructed of a foam material that is configured to contact an exterior surface of a vehicle. The backing member is configured to linearly reciprocate with respect to the vehicle exterior during the vehicle wash process.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: WashMe Properties, LLCInventors: Michael J. Belanger, Barry S. Turner, David L. Tognetti, Mark D. Morin
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Patent number: 9499135Abstract: A vehicle wash component includes a rotatable hub portion having an outer surface and an axis of rotation. The rotatable hub portion is in driving communication with at least one core portion to effectuate rotation thereof. At least one media element is fixedly secured to the at least one core portion for rotation therewith. The media element includes a plurality of upstanding finger portions, which are configured to contact an exterior surface of a vehicle. The core portion includes at least one light retaining aperture formed therein. At least one illumination element is disposed between the plurality of upstanding finger portions and in the at least one light retaining aperture so that it rotates as the at least one core portion rotates and can be seen by a vehicle occupant.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Belanger, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Belanger, Barry S. Turner, Curtis S. Prater, Michael S. Sayyae, Mark D. Morin
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Patent number: 9290161Abstract: A spray-type washer for a conveyor-type car wash comprises a support stand with a power cylinder that drives a piston. Pins on the piston ride in slots formed in a rotatable cam that is connected to a spray unit such that piston travel produces a swivel motion of a spray unit mounted on the support stand. The spray units use multiple impeller-type sprayers. The washers are used in pairs, one washer on each side of a conveyor lane.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Belanger, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Belanger, Barry S. Turner, Thomas E. Weyandt, Jerry A. Kotrych, Mark D. Morin
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Patent number: 9162652Abstract: A shape-changing spray arch for a “touchless” spray washer for automotive vehicles and the like. A transit frame which can change shape is mounted in a fixed arch frame and connected to an actuator which changes the shape of the side and top spray conduits in a reciprocal fashion as vehicles pass through the arch. In addition, the spray conduits, both side and top conduits, can be twisted or reoriented around their respective longitudinal axes to be aimed more toward an approaching vehicle and then reoriented to be aimed more toward a receding vehicle, the change in angular orientation being effected as the vehicle passes through the arch. These features can be used separately or in combination.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Belanger, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Belanger, Barry S. Turner, David L. Tognetti, Mark D. Morin
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Publication number: 20150274136Abstract: A component for a vehicle wash system includes a rotatable stem portion and a backing member in communication with the rotatable stem portion. The backing member is configured to rotate with the stem portion about an axis of rotation defined by the centerline of the stem portion. A plurality of media elements are secured to the backing member with the plurality of media elements being constructed of a generally self-supporting, non-marring material and wherein the plurality of media elements are oriented generally perpendicular to the backing member. The plurality of media elements configured to rotate in a working plane defined by the backing member and the working plane is oriented generally perpendicularly to the axis of rotation. Additionally, the plurality of media elements are configured during a wash process to contact at least an exterior painted surface of a vehicle to effectuate cleaning thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: BELANGER, INC.Inventors: Michael J. Belanger, Barry S. Turner, David L. Tognetti, Mark D. Morin
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Publication number: 20150274134Abstract: A vehicle wash component for a vehicle wash system, including a frame portion and an air delivery portion disposed on the air delivery portion. The air delivery portion is configured to emit high velocity air onto a vehicle exterior. A fluid delivery portion is disposed on the frame portion. The fluid delivery portion is configured to emit high pressure fluid onto the vehicle exterior. The fluid delivery portion is disposed rearward from the air delivery portion with respect to a direction of travel of a vehicle. The air delivery portion and the fluid delivery portion are configured to emit the high velocity air and the high pressure fluid onto the vehicle exterior simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Barry S. Turner, Michael J. Belanger, David L. Tognetti, Mark D. Morin
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Publication number: 20150274137Abstract: A vehicle wash component for a vehicle wash system including a base portion, a rotatable stem portion in communication with the base portion, and a backing member in communication with the rotatable stem portion, which is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation. The backing member is linearly moveable with respect to the base portion between a first position away from a vehicle treatment area and a second position adjacent a vehicle treatment area. A plurality of media elements are secured to the backing member and configured to engage an exterior surface of a vehicle as the stem portion rotates. The plurality of media elements are constructed of a foam material that is configured to contact an exterior surface of a vehicle. The backing member is configured to linearly reciprocate with respect to the vehicle exterior during the vehicle wash process.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Michael J. Belanger, Barry S. Turner, David L. Tognetti, Mark D. Morin
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Publication number: 20140345071Abstract: A vehicle wash component includes a rotatable hub portion having an outer surface and an axis of rotation. The rotatable hub portion is in driving communication with at least one core portion to effectuate rotation thereof. At least one media element is fixedly secured to the at least one core portion for rotation therewith. The media element includes a plurality of upstanding finger portions, which are configured to contact an exterior surface of a vehicle. The core portion includes at least one light retaining aperture formed therein. At least one illumination element is disposed between the plurality of upstanding finger portions and in the at Least one light retaining aperture so that it rotates as the at least one core portion rotates and can be seen by a vehicle occupant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Michael J. Belanger, Barry S. Turner, Curtis S. Prater, Michael S. Sayyae, Mark D. Morin
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Publication number: 20140261578Abstract: A device for emitting bubbles in a vehicle wash facility includes a plenum supported with respect to ground. The plenum includes an air inlet with a first area and an air outlet with a second area. The plenum air outlet is in communication with at least one foaming chamber. The foaming chamber includes a generally planar media element disposed therein. The foaming chamber includes a spray jet located therein, which is in communication with a source of chemical. The spray jet configured to emit a chemical onto the generally planar media element. The device also includes a plurality of nozzle portions in communication with the foaming chamber for emitting bubbles therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Michael J. Belanger, Barry S. Turner, David L. Tognetti, Mark D. Morin
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Patent number: 8701589Abstract: A tire dressing applicator comprises a support and one or more foam plastic elements mounted on the support so as to contact a tire sidewall and transfer dressing onto the tire sidewall. A distribution system drips or drizzles dressing onto the element(s) after which it is spread over and into the element(s) surface. The elements can be toroidal or rectangular and have anti-distortion pins embedded therein.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Belanger, Inc.Inventors: David L. Tognetti, Mark D. Morin, Michael J. Belanger, Barry S. Turner
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Patent number: 8628828Abstract: A tire dressing applicator comprises a support and one or more foam plastic elements mounted on the support so as to contact a tire sidewall and transfer dressing onto the tire sidewall. A distribution system drips or drizzles dressing onto the element(s) after which it is spread over and into the element(s) surface. The elements can be toroidal or rectangular and have anti-distortion pins embedded therein.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2009Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Belanger, Inc.Inventors: David L. Tognetti, Mark D. Morin, Michael J. Belanger, Barry S. Turner
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Patent number: 8601972Abstract: A tire dressing applicator assembly comprises a linearly arranged series of toroidally-shaped plastic rollers having one or more beveled edges and reinforced for shape retaining purposes by pins which extend axially through the bodies of the elements outboard of a center opening which is adapted to receive a support shaft.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Belanger, Inc.Inventors: David L. Tognetti, Mark D. Morin, Michael J. Belanger
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Patent number: D733256Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2014Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Belanger, Inc.Inventors: Barry S. Turner, Michael J. Belanger, David L. Tognetti, Mark D. Morin