US4387853A
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Washing liquid injection device for the rear window glass of a vehicle
Assignee: Toyota Motor Corp
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Filing: 1981-07-08
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Granted: 1983-06-14
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Expires: 2001-07-08
Abstract
Abstract A washing liquid injection device comprising a pair of washing liquid injection nozzles. Each of the washing liquid nozzles is arranged on a window molding which covers the lower periphery of the rear window glass. A washing liquid conduit is arranged under the window molding. A portion of a washing liquid feed passage is formed in a molding retainer which serves to fix the window molding onto the rear window glass.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroshi Sarai
- 👤 Gosaku Terabayashi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:01
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60S; B60S1/00; B60S1/02; B60S1/46; B60S1/48; B60S1/52; B05; B05B; B05B1/00; B05B1/02; B05B1/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A device for injecting a washing liquid onto a rear window glass which is fixed onto a vehicle body and has a lower peripheral edge covered by a window molding, said device comprising: a nozzle apparatus fixed onto said window molding which covers the lower peripheral edge of the rear window glass and having a washing liquid inlet and a washing liquid outlet which is directed to a predetermined area on the rear window glass; and a washing liquid conduit apparatus arranged under the window molding and having a washing liquid inlet and a washing liquid outlet which is fluidly connected to the washing liquid inlet of said nozzle apparatus, said washing liquid conduit apparatus comprises a molding retainer having a washing liquid feed bore therein, and a washing liquid conduit supported by said molding retainer and connected to said washing liquid feed bore, said molding retainer comprises a bolt integrally formed thereon and passing through an opening formed on the vehicle body and is fixed onto the vehicle body by means of a nut screwed onto said bolt, said washing liquid feed bore being formed in said bolt.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
189 words
A device for injecting a washing liquid onto a rear window glass which is fixed onto a vehicle body and has a lower peripheral edge covered by a window molding, said device comprising: a nozzle apparatus fixed onto said window molding which covers the lower peripheral edge of the rear window glass and having a washing liquid inlet and a washing liquid outlet which is directed to a predetermined area on the rear window glass; and a washing liquid conduit apparatus arranged under the window molding and having a washing liquid inlet and a washing liquid outlet which is fluidly connected to the washing liquid inlet of said nozzle apparatus, said washing liquid conduit apparatus comprises a molding retainer having a washing liquid feed bore therein, and a washing liquid conduit supported by said molding retainer and connected to said washing liquid feed bore, said molding retainer comprises a bolt integrally formed thereon and passing through an opening formed on the vehicle body and is fixed onto the vehicle body by means of a nut screwed onto said bolt, said washing liquid feed bore being formed in said bolt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the window molding has an opening formed thereon, and said nozzle apparatus is removably fitted into said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
A device according to claim 2, wherein said nozzle apparatus comprises a first claw which is engageable with an underside wall of the window molding, and a movable arm located at a position opposite to said first claw and having a second claw which is engageable with the underside wall of the window molding.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device according to claim 3, wherein said first claw has a width which is wider than that of said second claw.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said nozzle apparatus comprises a pair of spaced nozzles arranged on each side of said washing liquid conduit apparatus.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
68 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said molding retainer is fixed onto the vehicle body and comprises a front end portion engaging with an inner peripheral end of the window molding for fixing said inner peripheral end onto the rear window glass, and a rear end portion engaging with an outer peripheral end of the window molding for fixing said outer peripheral end onto the vehicle body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said washing liquid feed bore extends perpendicular to said washing liquid conduit passing through said molding retainer, said washing liquid conduit having a tubular projecting portion which is inserted into said washing liquid feed bore.
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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) | 1986-06-13 | 1986-12-13 | 1987-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-06-13 | 1990-12-13 | 1991-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-06-13 | 1994-12-13 | 1995-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |