Made in GermanyApril 01, 2026 2 min read

32 Patents and Counting: The Engineering Behind cycleWASH

Explore the 32+ international patents behind cycleWASH technology — from counter-rotating brush systems and water recycling to solar integration and IoT connectivity. Made in Germany engineering excellence. Frequently asked questions What do the 32 patents actually cover? Four families: rotating brush geometry and bristle material (14 patents), closed-loop water management (8), self-calibration and safety interlocks (6), and modular station architecture (4). Most are granted in DE, EU, US, JP, KR, CN, with pending continuations in India and Brazil. Does patent protection matter to operators? Yes indirectly. Patents prevent cheap clones that would crash into the market with lower build quality. For you as a fleet operator, this means cycleWASH parts, manuals, and service stay available for the full 10-year lifecycle instead of an orphaned product from a cheap competitor. Are any patents expiring soon? The earliest (2016) start entering public domain in 2036. By then our next-generation platform is already shipping. The IP roadmap is built around 20-year layered protection so cycleWASH always ships with protected technology one tier above the open market. Can I see the patent list? Yes — the full list with EPO/USPTO numbers is available under NDA for qualified procurement evaluations, and a public summary is in the investor materials. Request access via the contact form and we'll share it same-week. Related reading Chain Wear Science Drivetrain SPIRIT IoT Real Time Monitoring Choose Right Bike Wash Machine Buy engineering that's patent-protected 32+ international patents cover every core mechanism in cycleWASH Pro — brush geometry, water recycling, safety interlocks. When you buy a Pro, you're buying a decade of protected R&D you can't replicate. Explore cycleWASH® Pro → · Request a quote →

A Decade of Innovation

Since 2016, cycleWASH has filed and been granted over 32 international patents covering bicycle washing automation, solar-powered cleaning systems, water recycling, and IoT-connected maintenance infrastructure. Each patent represents a breakthrough that makes bike washing faster, cleaner, and more sustainable.

Key Patent Families

Brush Geometry and Motion

Our patented counter-rotating brush system uses variable-speed motors that adjust RPM based on the bicycle frame geometry detected by optical sensors. This ensures consistent cleaning pressure whether washing a road bike with thin tubes or a cargo bike with large frame surfaces.

Water Recycling System

The closed-loop water system filters and recycles up to 85% of wash water. Multi-stage filtration removes particles, oils, and detergent residues, making the cycleWASH system use just 3-5 liters of fresh water per cycle — compared to 80+ liters for manual washing.

Solar Integration

Our solar mounting and battery management patents cover the unique challenges of powering a high-current water pump and brush motors from photovoltaic panels. The system seamlessly blends solar, battery, and optional grid power to ensure uninterrupted operation.

Made in Germany Quality

Every cycleWASH unit is designed and manufactured at our facility in Cologne, Germany. We control the entire supply chain from CNC-machined aluminum frames to custom-wound brush motors. This vertical integration ensures consistent quality and rapid innovation cycles.

Patent Protection Worldwide

Our patent portfolio provides protection across the European Union, United States, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and the Middle East — covering the key markets where cycling infrastructure investment is accelerating.