US3135983A
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Windscreen wipers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-12-15
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Granted: 1964-06-09
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Expires: 1981-12-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 O'shei William Edward
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; B60S1/42; B60S2001/4096
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE INCLUDING A CONNECTOR FOR ATTACHING A BACKING MEMBER OF THE WIPER BLADE TO A WINDSCREEN WIPER ARM HAVING ITS END CONSTITUTED BY A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT STRIP PORTION PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST ONE SHOULDER, SAID CONNECTOR COMPRISING A BODY PART HAVING A PASSAGE THAT IS OPEN AT ONE END AND WHICH EXTENDS GENERALLY IN THE LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION OF THE BLADE AND IS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE FLAT END OF THE WIPER ARM, AND A LEAF SPRING MOUNTED WITH ITS FREE END DIRECTED TOWARDS THE OPEN END OF THE PASSAGE AND ADAPTED TO FLEX TO ADMIT THE END OF THE ARM AND THEN HOLD THE ARM IN THE CONNECTOR, WHEREIN THE ENDS OF THE BODY PART AND SAID LEAF SPRING REMOTE FROM THE OPEN END OF SAID PASSAGE EXTEND DOWNWARDLY AS TONGUES WHICH LIE SIDE BY SIDE AND PASS TOGETHER THROUGH A TRANSVERSE SLOT IN THE BACKING MEMBER OF THE WIPER BLADE, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID TONGUES BEING RETAINED IN SAID SLOT TO HOLD THE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLED TO THE BACKING MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE INCLUDING A CONNECTOR FOR ATTACHING A BACKING MEMBER OF THE WIPER BLADE TO A WINDSCREEN WIPER ARM HAVING ITS END CONSTITUTED BY A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT STRIP PORTION PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST ONE SHOULDER, SAID CONNECTOR COMPRISING A BODY PART HAVING A PASSAGE THAT IS OPEN AT ONE END AND WHICH EXTENDS GENERALLY IN THE LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION OF THE BLADE AND IS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE FLAT END OF THE WIPER ARM, AND A LEAF SPRING MOUNTED WITH ITS FREE END DIRECTED TOWARDS THE OPEN END OF THE PASSAGE AND ADAPTED TO FLEX TO ADMIT THE END OF THE ARM AND THEN HOLD THE ARM IN THE CONNECTOR, WHEREIN THE ENDS OF THE BODY PART AND SAID LEAF SPRING REMOTE FROM THE OPEN END OF SAID PASSAGE EXTEND DOWNWARDLY AS TONGUES WHICH LIE SIDE BY SIDE AND PASS TOGETHER THROUGH A TRANSVERSE SLOT IN THE BACKING MEMBER OF THE WIPER BLADE, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID TONGUES BEING RETAINED IN SAID SLOT TO HOLD THE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLED TO THE BACKING MEMBER.
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) | 1967-06-09 | 1967-12-09 | 1968-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-09 | 1971-12-09 | 1972-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-09 | 1975-12-09 | 1976-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |