US3138816A
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Windshield wiper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-09-18
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Granted: 1964-06-30
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Expires: 1982-09-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alex J Abodeely
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:07
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S1/00; B60S1/02; B60S1/04; B60S1/32; B60S1/38; B60S1/3801; B60S2001/3812; B60S2001/3817; B60S2001/3818; B60S2001/3827; B60S2001/3829; B60S2001/3834; B60S2001/3836; B60S2001/3837
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
IN A WINDSHIELD WIPER FOR REMOVAL OF WATER AND FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE FACE OF A WINDSHIELD, A WIPER ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON A SINGLE DRIVING ARM EXTENDING FROM A POWER DRIVEN PIVOT MEMBER AND EXERTING CONTINUOUS RESILIENT FORCE FOR HOLDING THE WIPER ASSEMBLY IN OPERATIONAL CONTACT WITH THE WINDSHIELD AND FOR DRIVING THE WIPER ASSEMBLY IN OPERATION BACK AND FORTH ACROSS THE FACE OF THE WINDSHIELD, AND WITH THE WIPER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING: FLEXIBLE, RESILIENT, ELONGATED WIPING BLADE MEANS FOR WIPING CONTACT WITH THE FACE OF THE WINDSHIELD; BRUSH MEANS PRESENTING A BRUSH FACE ENGAGING THE FACE OF THE WINDSHIELD; MEANS FOR TRANSLATING RESILIENT FORCE OF THE SINGLE DRIVING ARM INTO FORCE RESILIENTLY BIASING SAID WIPING BLADE MEANS INTO SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM WIPING CONTACT WITH THE WINDSHIELD SURFACE; MEANS FOR TRANSLATING RESILIENT FORCE OF THE SINGLE DRIVING ARM INTO FORCE RESILIENTLY BIASING SAID BRUSH MEANS INTO SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM CONFORMING BRUSH CONTACT WITH THE FACE OF THE WINDSHIELD; AND SAID WIPING BLADE MEANS BEING MOUNTED IN SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL RELATION WITH SAID BRUSH MEANS, WITH SAID FLEXIBLE, RESILIENT, ELONGATED WIPING BLADE MEANS INCLUDING TWO WIPING BLADES MOUNTED IN SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL SPACED RELATION ON INTERMEDIATE STRUCTURE OF THE WIPER ASSEMBLY; AND WITH SAID BRUSH MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID INTERMEDIATE STRUCTURE BETWEEN SAID WIPING BLADES BY A PLURALITY OF MOUNTING SPRINGS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
IN A WINDSHIELD WIPER FOR REMOVAL OF WATER AND FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE FACE OF A WINDSHIELD, A WIPER ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON A SINGLE DRIVING ARM EXTENDING FROM A POWER DRIVEN PIVOT MEMBER AND EXERTING CONTINUOUS RESILIENT FORCE FOR HOLDING THE WIPER ASSEMBLY IN OPERATIONAL CONTACT WITH THE WINDSHIELD AND FOR DRIVING THE WIPER ASSEMBLY IN OPERATION BACK AND FORTH ACROSS THE FACE OF THE WINDSHIELD, AND WITH THE WIPER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING: FLEXIBLE, RESILIENT, ELONGATED WIPING BLADE MEANS FOR WIPING CONTACT WITH THE FACE OF THE WINDSHIELD; BRUSH MEANS PRESENTING A BRUSH FACE ENGAGING THE FACE OF THE WINDSHIELD; MEANS FOR TRANSLATING RESILIENT FORCE OF THE SINGLE DRIVING ARM INTO FORCE RESILIENTLY BIASING SAID WIPING BLADE MEANS INTO SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM WIPING CONTACT WITH THE WINDSHIELD SURFACE; MEANS FOR TRANSLATING RESILIENT FORCE OF THE SINGLE DRIVING ARM INTO FORCE RESILIENTLY BIASING SAID BRUSH MEANS INTO SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM CONFORMING BRUSH CONTACT WITH THE FACE OF THE WINDSHIELD; AND SAID WIPING BLADE MEANS BEING MOUNTED IN SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL RELATION WITH SAID BRUSH MEANS, WITH SAID FLEXIBLE, RESILIENT, ELONGATED WIPING BLADE MEANS INCLUDING TWO WIPING BLADES MOUNTED IN SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL SPACED RELATION ON INTERMEDIATE STRUCTURE OF THE WIPER ASSEMBLY; AND WITH SAID BRUSH MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID INTERMEDIATE STRUCTURE BETWEEN SAID WIPING BLADES BY A PLURALITY OF MOUNTING SPRINGS.
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) | 1967-06-30 | 1967-12-30 | 1968-06-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-30 | 1971-12-30 | 1972-06-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-30 | 1975-12-30 | 1976-06-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |