US3738252A
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Concealed windshield wiper well heater
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-14
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Granted: 1973-06-12
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Expires: 1991-07-14
Abstract
Abstract Ice, sleet, and snow accumulated or accumulating in the concealment well of an automobile windshield wiper assembly is melted away by heat from a hot water radiator located in the well and constituting part of a hot water heating system circulated from and including the water jacket of the automobile engine.
Inventors
- 👤 A Cardinale
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S1/00; B60S1/02; B60S1/54; B60S1/542; B60S1/62; B60S1/66
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
In an automobile having a windshield, in combination a windshield wiper concealment well open at both its top and bottom, the bottom portion of said well being in communication with the engine compartment of the vehicle, a heating conduit extending across said well, conduit means connected to the automobile engine water coolant system and to said heating conduit for circulating engine-heated water therethrough, whereby forced air passing over said engine will pass into said well, over said heating conduit and onto the windshield of the automobile, the top of said well being spaced sufficiently close to the vehicle windshield so as to direct the forced air thereagainst.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
In an automobile having a windshield, in combination a windshield wiper concealment well open at both its top and bottom, the bottom portion of said well being in communication with the engine compartment of the vehicle, a heating conduit extending across said well, conduit means connected to the automobile engine water coolant system and to said heating conduit for circulating engine-heated water therethrough, whereby forced air passing over said engine will pass into said well, over said heating conduit and onto the windshield of the automobile, the top of said well being spaced sufficiently close to the vehicle windshield so as to direct the forced air thereagainst.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
In an automobile as defined in claim 1, and further including a valve in said conduit means between said engine water coolant system and said heating conduit to control the flow of hot water thereto.
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) | 1976-06-11 | 1976-12-11 | 1977-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-11 | 1980-12-11 | 1981-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-11 | 1984-12-11 | 1985-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |