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US3583757A
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Installation for reducing the soiling of side windows in motor vehicles
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1968-10-18
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Granted: 1971-06-08
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Expires: 1988-10-18
Abstract
Abstract An installation for reducing the soiling of side windows in motor vehicles, particularly of the type which include a windshield curved in the direction toward the body sidewalls within the area of the windshield columns, which comprises an air baffle strip provided at the windshield column which projects beyond the normal contour of the vehicle body paneling.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl Wilfert
- 👤 Hans Gotz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:08
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/07; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/20; B60J10/25; B60J10/26; B60J10/265; B60J10/70; B60J10/72; B60J10/74; B60J10/75
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
An installation for reducing the soiling of side windows in motor vehicles, especially in passenger motor vehicles which include a windshield curved in the direction toward the vehicle body sidewalls within the area of the windshield columns, characterized by air baffle strip means provided along the windshield column and projecting beyond the contour of the motor vehicle paneling, wherein the air baffle strip means include baffle lip means open in the driving direction and constructed so as to form channel means which open toward said windshield.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
An installation for reducing the soiling of side windows in motor vehicles, especially in passenger motor vehicles which include a windshield curved in the direction toward the vehicle body sidewalls within the area of the windshield columns, characterized by air baffle strip means provided along the windshield column and projecting beyond the contour of the motor vehicle paneling, wherein the air baffle strip means include baffle lip means open in the driving direction and constructed so as to form channel means which open toward said windshield.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An installation according to claim 1, wherein the channel means are rounded off along the interior thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An installation according to claim 1, wherein the baffle lip means form a part of seal profile means enclosing the windshield.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
An installation according to claim 3, wherein two baffle lip means are provided at a respective windshield column, one behind the other as viewed in the driving direction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
An installation according to claim 4, wherein the first of the two baffle lip means forms a channel together with the windshield surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
An installation according to claim 5, wherein the forwardly disposed end of each baffle lip means, as viewed in the driving direction, is rounded off.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
An installation according to claim 6, wherein the baffle lip means of the baffle strip means pass over at the lower ends thereof into a water guide channel means extending along the lower edge of the side windows.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
An installation according to claim 7, wherein the water guide channel means is formed by a longitudinal groove in the door surface that is covered off in part from above by a decorative strip means extending along the lower edge of a respective side window.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
An installation according to claim 1, wherein the strip means form a part of seal profile means enclosing the windshield.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
An installation according to claim 1, wherein two baffle lip means are provided at a respective windshield column, one behind the other as viewed in the driving direction.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
An installation according to claim 10, wherein the first of the two baffle lip means forms a channel together with the windshield surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
An installation according to claim 11, wherein the forwardly disposed end of each baffle lip means, as viewed in the driving direction, is rounded off.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
An installation according to claim 1, wherein the baffle strip means pass over at the lower ends thereof into a water guide channel means extending along the lower edge of the side windows.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
45 words
An installation according to claim 13, wherein the water guide channel means is formed by a longitudinal groove in the door surface that is covered off in part from above by a decorative strip means extending along the lower edge of a respective side window.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
An installation according to claim 1, wherein the forwardly disposed end of each baffle lip means, as viewed in the driving direction, is rounded off.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
FR1462747A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-07 | 1974-12-07 | 1975-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-07 | 1978-12-07 | 1979-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-07 | 1982-12-07 | 1983-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |