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US4010380A
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Combined light and windshield wiper switch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-11-13
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Granted: 1977-03-01
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Expires: 1995-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A combined headlight and windshield wiper switch in an automotive vehicle includes a sliding core which may be advanced outward from an off position into three sequential active positions. Four longitudinally directed ribbon shaped contact elements are spaced angularly about a circular contact bridge carried by the core. Each contact element engages the bridge at a different number of positions. The respective contact elements, in the order of the number of positions of engagement, are connected to the auto electrical system, parking lights, headlights, and windshield wiper motor.
Inventors
- 👤 Edmund F. Bailer
- 👤 Albert G. Makdad
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:19
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/04; B60Q1/14; B60Q1/1446; B60Q1/1453; B60Q1/1461; B60Q1/1469; B60S; B60S1/00; B60S1/02; B60S1/04; B60S1/06; B60S1/08; G; G05; G05G; G05G1/00; G05G1/02; H; H01; H01H; H01H15/00; H01H15/02; H01H15/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
In a vehicle having headlights, parking lights, a windshield wiper motor and an electrical supply system, a combined light and windshield wiper control apparatus comprising a switch having a sliding core carrying a generally circular contact element positionable in at least three discrete positions, means for coupling said contact element to said electrical system in each of said three positions, three elongated conductive strips spaced angularly about said core, said strips carrying contact means for engaging said contact element, a first of strips being coupled to said parking lights, the contact means of said first strip being located for engaging said contact element in each of said three position, a second of said strips being coupled to said headlights, the contact means of said second strip being located for engaging said contact element in two of said three positions, a third of said strips being coupled to said windshield wiper motor, the contact means of said third strip being located for engaging said contact element in one of the two contact means positions associated with said second strip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
In a vehicle having headlights, parking lights, a windshield wiper motor and an electrical supply system, a combined light and windshield wiper control apparatus comprising a switch having a sliding core carrying a generally circular contact element positionable in at least three discrete positions, means for coupling said contact element to said electrical system in each of said three positions, three elongated conductive strips spaced angularly about said core, said strips carrying contact means for engaging said contact element, a first of strips being coupled to said parking lights, the contact means of said first strip being located for engaging said contact element in each of said three position, a second of said strips being coupled to said headlights, the contact means of said second strip being located for engaging said contact element in two of said three positions, a third of said strips being coupled to said windshield wiper motor, the contact means of said third strip being located for engaging said contact element in one of the two contact means positions associated with said second strip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
114 words
In a vehicle having headlights, parking lights, a windshield wiper means and an electrical voltage supply system, a combined light and windshield wiper control apparatus comprising: a single selector switch having at least three successive portions, said switch including: first contact means for coupling said electrical system to said parking lights in a first of said successive positions of said switch, second contact means for coupling said electrical system to said parking lights and said headlights in a second of said successive positions of said switch, and third contact means for connecting said electrical system to said parking lights, headlights and windshield wiper means in a third of said successive positions of said switch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
114 words
In a vehicle having headlights, parking lights, a windshield wiper means and an electrical voltage supply system, a combined light and windshield wiper control apparatus comprising: a single selector switch having at least three successive portions, said switch including: first contact means for coupling said electrical system to said parking lights in a first of said successive positions of said switch, second contact means for coupling said electrical system to said parking lights and said headlights in a second of said successive positions of said switch, and third contact means for connecting said electrical system to said parking lights, headlights and windshield wiper means in a third of said successive positions of said switch.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-02-29 | 1980-08-30 | 1981-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-29 | 1984-08-30 | 1985-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-29 | 1988-08-30 | 1989-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |