Vehicle wash mitt

• US 7,150,063 B1
• Filed: 03/14/2000
• Issued: 12/19/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2000
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Scott Graham
• Original Assignee: Scott Graham
• Inventors: Graham, Scott
• Primary Examiner(s): Graham, Gary K.
• Application Number:
  US09/524,612
• Time in Patent Office: 2,471 Days
• Field of Search: 152/47, 152/27, 152/28, 152/443, 152/35, 151/60, 152/101, 401/268, 401/24, 401/289, 401/291, 401/269, 401/201, 401/261
• US Class Current: 15/160
• CPC Class Codes: A46B 11/063 by means of a supply pipe
• CPC Class Codes: A46B 2200/3046 Brushes for cleaning cars or parts thereof

Abstract

A vehicle washing mitt for covering vehicle washing brushes, such as those at self-service car washes. The mitt is shaped to effectively cover the vehicle washing brush while it is in use. The material used to form the mitt has a soft fibrous external outside and is secured on to the brush with a fastener. Methods of washing a vehicle by using the mitt.

Claims

1. A mitt removably associated with a vehicle washing brush comprising:

a material formed into the approximate shape of said washing brush, wherein said material is capable of fitting around said washing brush, and said material has a first surface facing and in contact with said washing brush, and a second surface opposite said first surface facing away from said washing brush, and wherein said second surface is woven with fibers capable of washing a surface of a vehicle, and said material is capable of allowing the passage of water from said washing brush;

a fastener capable of securing said mitt onto said brush while water passes through said washing brush wherein said fastener comprises at least one VELCRO®

strap.

2. A mitt removably associated with a vehicle washing brush comprising:

a material formed into the approximate shape of said washing brush, wherein said material is capable of fitting around said washing brush, and said material has a first surface facing and in contact with said washing brush, and a second surface opposite said first surface facing away from said washing brush, and wherein said second surface is woven with fibers capable of washing a surface of a vehicle, and said material is capable of allowing the passage of water from said washing brush;

a fastener capable of securing said mitt onto said brush while water passes through said washing bush wherein said fastener comprises at least one pair of pieces of material capable of being tied, fastened, buckled or buttoned together.

3. A foaming brush mounted to a self-service car wash comprising a removable mitt according to claim 2.

4. A mitt removably associated with a vehicle washing brush comprising:

a material formed into the approximate shape of said washing brush, wherein said material is capable of fitting around said washing brush, and said material has a first surface facing and in contact with said washing brush, and a second surface opposite said first surface facing away from said washing brush, and wherein said second surface is woven with fibers capable of washing a surface of a vehicle, and said material is capable of allowing the passage of water from said washing brush;

a fastener capable of securing said mitt onto said brush while water passes through said washing brush wherein said material is sherpa or sheepskin.