Patent ID: 6247658
Filing Date: 2001-06-19
Classification: B08B,B60S

Abstract:
A stowable device for washing the underside and wheel well regions of a vehicle, comprising:a base member having a first distal end, a second distal end, a length L1, and a width W1, wherein L1>1OW1;a water jet disposed adjacent said first distal end of said base member;a handle member having a first handle end and a second handle end and a handle member length L2 equal to at least about 0.5L1, said first handle end joined to said second end of said base member to permit angular movement therebetween, to form a generally ""L""-shaped structure during use, and to permit stowing said device without dismantling said device;a pivot element having width W2 disposed on an undersurface of said base member adjacent said second end thereof, wherein L1>10W2;a handle affixed to said second handle end;a water trigger valve, affixed to said second handle end and adapted to receive a source of water; anda length of flexible tubing having a first end coupled to said water jet, and having a second end coupled to said water trigger valve;said handle member, said base member, and said pivot element being configured such that a downward directed force on said handle will pivot said device about said pivot element including moving said water jet upward and closer to said underside or wheel well regions of said vehicle during cleaning.