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US3128490A
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Articulated parallelogram supporting device for supporting blades or similar parts in automotive vehicle wipers
Assignee: Industrie Magneti Marelli SRL
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Filing: 1962-12-28
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Granted: 1964-04-14
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Expires: 1982-12-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfieri Giuseppe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:08
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S1/00; B60S1/02; B60S1/04; B60S1/32; B60S1/34; B60S1/3402; B60S1/3404
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING THE BLADE OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS COMPRISING TWO PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ARMS, A CROSS BAR PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID ARMS AT ONE END THEREOF, MEANS FOR HOLDING A BLADE ON SAID CROSS BAR, A CRANK ASSOCIATED WITH EACH ARM AT THE OTHER END THEREOF, RESILIENT TOGGLE MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID ARMS WITH SAID CRANKS SO THAT SAID ARMS MAY BE SWUNG AWAY FROM A WINDSHIELD, A SHAFT FOR OSCILLATING SAID DEVICE FIXED TO ONE OF SAID CRANKS, A SECOND CROSS BAR PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID CRANKS AT ONE END THEREOF SO THAT SAID CRANKS ARE OSCILLATED IN UNISON BY SAID SHAFT AND A THIRD CROSS BAR PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID CRANKS AT THE LEVEL OF SAID SHAFT SO THAT A PAIR OF ARTICULATED PARALLELOGRAMS ARE FORMED COMPRISING SAID ARMS AND SAID FIRST AND THIRD CROSS BARS AND SAID CRANKS AND SAID SECOND AND THIRD CROSS BARS, SAID RESILIENT TOGGLE MEANS COMPRISING A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED EXTENSION UPON EACH OF SAID CRANKS, A PIVOT PIN UPON SAID EXTENSION, A ROD PIVOTALLY MOUNTED UPON SAID PIN AND A COIL SPRING MOUNTED UPON SAID ROD COACTING WITH ITS CORRESPONDING ARM.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
185 words
A DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING THE BLADE OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS COMPRISING TWO PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ARMS, A CROSS BAR PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID ARMS AT ONE END THEREOF, MEANS FOR HOLDING A BLADE ON SAID CROSS BAR, A CRANK ASSOCIATED WITH EACH ARM AT THE OTHER END THEREOF, RESILIENT TOGGLE MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID ARMS WITH SAID CRANKS SO THAT SAID ARMS MAY BE SWUNG AWAY FROM A WINDSHIELD, A SHAFT FOR OSCILLATING SAID DEVICE FIXED TO ONE OF SAID CRANKS, A SECOND CROSS BAR PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID CRANKS AT ONE END THEREOF SO THAT SAID CRANKS ARE OSCILLATED IN UNISON BY SAID SHAFT AND A THIRD CROSS BAR PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID CRANKS AT THE LEVEL OF SAID SHAFT SO THAT A PAIR OF ARTICULATED PARALLELOGRAMS ARE FORMED COMPRISING SAID ARMS AND SAID FIRST AND THIRD CROSS BARS AND SAID CRANKS AND SAID SECOND AND THIRD CROSS BARS, SAID RESILIENT TOGGLE MEANS COMPRISING A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED EXTENSION UPON EACH OF SAID CRANKS, A PIVOT PIN UPON SAID EXTENSION, A ROD PIVOTALLY MOUNTED UPON SAID PIN AND A COIL SPRING MOUNTED UPON SAID ROD COACTING WITH ITS CORRESPONDING ARM.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-04-14 | 1967-10-14 | 1968-04-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-14 | 1971-10-14 | 1972-04-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-14 | 1975-10-14 | 1976-04-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |