Patents by Inventor Terry L. Finley

Terry L. Finley 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: 4194262
    Abstract: A vacuum extraction cleaning machine adapted for coin operated applications. The cleaning machine comprises a remote cleaning tool for spraying cleaning solution upon an area to be cleaned and for extracting dirty cleaning solution through vacuum suction. Means located within the machine and coupled to the cleaning tool deliver vacuum and cleaning solution thereto. Used or dirty cleaning solution extracted by the tool is recovered and temporarily stored within a vacuum tank. Structure associated with the vacuum tank will automatically drain same when vacuum ceases at the end of the machine cycle. Injector valve means are provided to mix cleaning chemical with incoming fresh water to yield the necessary cleaning solution, and means are provided for coupling the machine to an external pressurized water source to facilitate operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1980
    Assignee: Rug Specialist Inc.
    Inventors: Bill G. Finley, Terry L. Finley