Mark A Morin

US Patent:

7243665, Jul 17, 2007

Filed:

Apr 28, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/835300

Inventors:

Barry S. Turner - Novi MI, US
David L. Tognetti - Howell MI, US
Mark D. Morin - Plymouth MI, US

Assignee:

Belanger, Inc. - Northville MI

International Classification:

B08B 3/00

US Classification:

134123, 134198, 1341001

Abstract:

An automotive wheel washer comprising a circular conduit having a diameter of approximately 12 to 20 inches and further provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced nozzles which direct cleaning fluid and chemicals laterally of the wheel washer and toward the adjacent wheel in an inwardly converging fashion. An additional 360 center nozzle produces an outwardly diverging spray pattern which, in combination with the plurality of spaced outer nozzles, is effective to cause direct application of cleaning chemicals to all surfaces of a wheel and reduce the shadowing effect caused by intricate wheel structure patterns. Foaming is created by a porous material in a foaming chamber serving as a common inlet to all nozzles and further having a high pressure air inlet. The circular conduit may be made of plastic or stainless steel or any of a number of essentially equivalent materials.

US Patent:

7752698, Jul 13, 2010

Filed:

Mar 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/374915

Inventors:

Mark D. Morin - Plymouth MI, US

Assignee:

Belanger, Inc. - Northville MI

International Classification:

B60S 3/00

US Classification:

15 531, 15 532, 15 973

Abstract:

A carwash brush support structure is extendable relative to a vertical support beam. Extension of the carwash brush carriage is facilitated by means of roller bearings each of which is made up of a U-bolt having threaded ends and a plurality of loosely packed rollers on the U-bolt which engage and roll relative to the surface of a cylindrical rail. The rollers may be of substantially the same size or may be graduated in size toward the opposite ends of the U-bolt to trap the bearing on a cylindrical beam. Rollers of a distinctive color may be located on U-bolt where the greatest roller loading is expected.

US Patent:

8397661, Mar 19, 2013

Filed:

Jun 24, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/490453

Inventors:

Michael J. Belanger - Novi MI, US
David L. Tognetti - Howell MI, US
Mark D. Morin - Plymouth MI, US
Marshall L. Hinson - Redford MI, US

Assignee:

Belanger, Inc. - Northville MI

International Classification:

B05C 1/08

US Classification:

118256, 118264, 1523014, 15 534, 15 973, 151035, 134 45, 134123

Abstract:

A tire dressing applicator station for use in car wash installations wherein the applicators are tolerant of large degrees of vehicle misalignment, misorientation and entry contact shock. In each applicator structure, an additional pivot or “knuckle” is placed in one of two support arms which are pivotally connected between floor anchors and an elongate mounting carriage to which the dressing applicator elements are attached. Flared tire guides are located on the entry ends of the applicator structures to make contact with the tires of approaching vehicles whereby one or both of the two applicator structures is/are reoriented as necessary to accommodate the actual location of the vehicle, whether it be on the intended path of travel or off to one side and/or angularly misoriented relative to die intended path of vehicle travel.

US Patent:

20130291906, Nov 7, 2013

Filed:

Apr 29, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/872190

Inventors:

Barry S. TURNER - Novi MI, US
Thomas E. WEYANDT - Northville MI, US
Jerry A. KOTRYCH - Livonia MI, US
Mark D. MORIN - Plymouth MI, US

Assignee:

Belanger, Inc. - Northville MI

International Classification:

B60S 3/04

US Classification:

134123

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

20130291909, Nov 7, 2013

Filed:

Mar 20, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/847513

Inventors:

Barry S. TURNER - Novi MI, US
David L. TOGNETTI - Howell MI, US
Mark D. MORIN - Plymouth MI, US

Assignee:

Belanger, Inc. - Northville MI

International Classification:

B60S 3/04

US Classification:

134 56 R, 134123

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

20180281162, Oct 4, 2018

Filed:

Apr 3, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/477870

Inventors:

- Northville MI, US
Adam Kelsey - Northville MI, US
Mark Morin - Plymouth MI, US

International Classification:

B25B 27/14
B25G 1/10
B60S 3/06
A46B 13/02
A46B 7/04
A46D 1/00
A46B 3/00

Abstract:

A tool for attaching a treatment head to a wash media element of a vehicle wash component includes a nose portion and a handle portion. The nose portion is sized to pass through an opening in the wash media element. The nose portion includes a slot for receiving and retaining a base portion of the treatment head to secure it to the wash media element such that the nose portion and treatment portion are disposed on opposite sides of the wash media element.

US Patent:

20180236980, Aug 23, 2018

Filed:

Apr 23, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/959647

Inventors:

- Northville MI, US
Barry S. Turner - Novi MI, US
David L. Tognetti - Howell MI, US
Mark D. Morin - Plymouth MI, US

International Classification:

B60S 3/06
A46B 13/04
A46B 13/00
A46B 11/06
A46B 13/02

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

20150274134, Oct 1, 2015

Filed:

Mar 30, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/673157

Inventors:

Barry S. Turner - Novi MI, US
Michael J. Belanger - Northville MI, US
David L. Tognetti - Howell MI, US
Mark D. Morin - Plymouth MI, US

International Classification:

B60S 3/04
B08B 3/02
B05B 7/00
B60S 3/00

Abstract:

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.