US3133304A
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Double lock wiper blade connector
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1961-10-25
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Granted: 1964-05-19
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Expires: 1981-10-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elmer E Reese
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:24
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S1/00; B60S1/02; B60S1/04; B60S1/32; B60S1/40; B60S1/4083; B60S1/4087
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A WIPER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A BAYONET CONNECTOR ADAPTED FOR PIVOTAL CONNECTION TO A WIPER BLADE AND A WIPER ARM HAVING AN ELONGATE SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT TERMINAL END PORTION ADAPTED FOR RELEASABLE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CONNECTOR, SAID CONNECTOR COMPRISING A CHANNEL-SHAPED MEMBER HAVING A TOP WALL WITH AN APERTURE, SPACED SIDE WALLS AND A LEAF SPRING LATCH DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID SIDE WALLS AND HAVING A TANG ALIGNED WITH THE APERTURE IN THE TOP WALL, SAID TERMINAL END PORTION HAVING A PAIR OF LONGITUDINALLY SPACED OPPOSITELY PROJECTING VERTICAL SHOULDERS, ONE OF SAID SHOULDERS BEING ADAPTED FOR INSERTION INTO THE APERTURE IN THE TOP WALL OF SAID CONNECTOR, AND THE OTHER OF SAID SHOULDERS BEING ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE TANG ON SAID SPRING LATCH SO AS TO FORM A DOUBLE LOCK RELEASABLE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE WIPER ARM AND THE CONNECTOR..
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A WIPER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A BAYONET CONNECTOR ADAPTED FOR PIVOTAL CONNECTION TO A WIPER BLADE AND A WIPER ARM HAVING AN ELONGATE SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT TERMINAL END PORTION ADAPTED FOR RELEASABLE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CONNECTOR, SAID CONNECTOR COMPRISING A CHANNEL-SHAPED MEMBER HAVING A TOP WALL WITH AN APERTURE, SPACED SIDE WALLS AND A LEAF SPRING LATCH DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID SIDE WALLS AND HAVING A TANG ALIGNED WITH THE APERTURE IN THE TOP WALL, SAID TERMINAL END PORTION HAVING A PAIR OF LONGITUDINALLY SPACED OPPOSITELY PROJECTING VERTICAL SHOULDERS, ONE OF SAID SHOULDERS BEING ADAPTED FOR INSERTION INTO THE APERTURE IN THE TOP WALL OF SAID CONNECTOR, AND THE OTHER OF SAID SHOULDERS BEING ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE TANG ON SAID SPRING LATCH SO AS TO FORM A DOUBLE LOCK RELEASABLE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE WIPER ARM AND THE CONNECTOR..
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) | 1967-05-19 | 1967-11-18 | 1968-05-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-19 | 1971-11-18 | 1972-05-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-19 | 1975-11-18 | 1976-05-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |