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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186608 | Apparatus for wetting a glass pane In an apparatus for wetting a glass pane, in particular a glass pane of a motor vehicle, a spherical body (15) which supports a nozzle body (20) is inserted into an accommodation space (10) which is formed in a bearing head (9) of an inse... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8132742 | Windshield wiper spray nozzle offset device A windshield wiper spray nozzle offset device includes an offset arm and an attachment device. The offset arm includes an offset leg extending from a clamping base. The attachment device is preferably a clamp plate and at least two fasteners. The at least two fasten... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8061630 | Insertion body for a spray nozzle assembly, and spray nozzle assembly An insert body (10) for a spray nozzle assembly (1) has a fan jet producing section (17) for producing an oscillating, large-area fan jet and a point jet producing section (18) for producing at least one point jet located in the wetting a... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8042749 | Washer device for headlamp for vehicle Disclosed is an economical washer device of a headlamp for a vehicle includes a nozzle unit integrally mounted onto a nozzle cover, the nozzle unit including a washer discharging opening and a washer introducing opening, wherein a washer liquid is fed through the wa... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7905427 | Apparatus and method for cleaning and de-icing A windshield heated liquid spray assembly including a liquid heating assembly and a heated liquid spray assembly operative to spray the heated liquid onto a windshield, the liquid heating assembly including a liquid heating chamber, at least one heating element disp... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7841546 | Fluid distributing apparatus for a windscreen or headlamp washer system of a vehicle The invention relates to a fluid distributing apparatus for a windscreen or head lamp washer system of a vehicle, including a body (102, 202, 302) for fluid distribution, a holding apparatus (110, 210, 310) for attaching said fluid distributing apparat... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7766258 | Handheld windshield cleaning apparatus and method of using while driving An apparatus that is used by the driver or the passenger of a motor vehicle to clean the window of the motor vehicle, while the vehicle is in motion. The apparatus is used by either the driver or the passenger and is extend out of either side window to spray fluid o... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7753287 | Cleaning system for headlamps of motor vehicles The present invention comprises a cleaning system for headlamps, windshields or other surfaces, particularly of motor vehicles, comprising a tube system with liquid reservoir and a pump for providing and supplying a cleaning liquid and a nozzle configuration with li... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7703701 | System for the spraying of spray liquid for aircraft windshield, and cockpit provided with such a spraying system A system for spraying liquid for a windshield of an aircraft includes a spray-liquid supply circuit, a pressurized-gas supply circuit designed to purge the spray-liquid supply circuit, and at least one nozzle disposed downstream from the circuits and designed to spr... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7673814 | Vehicle windshield cleaning system Apparatus and method for providing a heated cleaning fluid to a vehicle surface. The apparatus has an inlet port for receiving an amount of fluid; an outlet port for dispensing an amount of heated fluid; a heating element that heats up fluid passing from the inlet t... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7669786 | Windshield washer device In the case of a windshield washer device (2) for a motor vehicle, a nozzle holder (6) is connected via a spring element (12) to a fastening flange (4) fastened to the motor vehicle. The nozzle holder (6) has a connection (9... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7506823 | Washing nozzle for discharging a liquid cleaning or washing medium In a washing nozzle for use on vehicles for applying a liquid cleaning or washing medium, means are provided for acting within the nozzle on a main jet generated in the nozzle with a collision jet in order thus to modify the nozzle jet which emerges. ... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7461796 | Spray nozzle A spray nozzle, with which the position at which the spray fluid strikes a target does not change, includes an ejection port elongated from side to side, a flow path formed cylindrical between a supply port and the ejection port, the flow path having a taper section... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7445165 | Apparatus and method for windshield cleaning and de-icing Apparatus for cleaning a window of a vehicle, including a vessel, having an inlet through which a washing fluid is received from a reservoir and an outlet through which the fluid is discharged for cleaning the window, a heating element for heating the fluid in the v... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7429004 | Nozzle structure in washer fluid ejection apparatus At a time of forming lip portions in upper and lower edge portions of an ejection port in a protruding manner, a nozzle for ejecting a washer fluid of a washer fluid ejection apparatus in a diffusion manner is structured such that a step surface is formed on an inne... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7413133 | Washing device for a glass pane in a motor vehicle The invention relates to a washing device for a glass pane in a vehicle, having a washing-water line which runs along the lower edge of the glass pane and at least one washing-water nozzle which is connected to the washing-water line. In order to obtain a reduced in... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7364032 | Chip discharge system A chip discharge system with a fluid dispersing means which inhibits clogging, which has a simple structure, which can spray out a uniformly-spreading flow, and which can adjust the momentum of dispersing flow without requiring an additional device. ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7354008 | Fluidic nozzle for trigger spray applications A fluidic nozzle, for use with a trigger spray applicator that issues a desired spray pattern of fluid droplets, and wherein the applicator has a liquid delivering orifice and an exterior surface proximate the orifice that is configured to receive a spray nozzle, in... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7316362 | Spraying angular variable washer nozzle device A spraying angular variable washer nozzle device is formed by press fitting and fixing a spraying nozzle in a device body. In order to prevent leakage of a cleaning fluid and regulate the spraying angle, the spraying nozzle is provided with a nozzle body and a nozzl... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7311269 | Vehicle lamp cleaning apparatus A vehicle lamp cleaning apparatus includes a nozzle having a cleaning fluid injection port at one end and an opened end at the other end thereof, a nozzle holder having a flow path which communicates with the cleaning fluid injection port and a first joint portion w... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7311268 | Nozzle body for a cleaning system on a motor vehicle A nozzle body for a cleaning system on a motor vehicle includes at least one feed line element adapted for connection to a cleaning liquid supply container. At least one nozzle element is connected to the feed line element by a channel section in the basic body. A h... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7302731 | Washer equipment Washer equipment jets washings to each sweeping area of driver's side and passenger's side windshield of a vehicle, which are swept by driver's side and passenger's side wiper blades, respectively, in such a manner that they synchronize together and move to a same d... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7304443 | Remote activation of an automotive window washing system A remote auxiliary switch for activating an automotive window washer of a window without activating a window wiper for the window is disclosed. An operator may conveniently dispense washer fluid from the on board reservoir of the existing wiper system to use when cl... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7281671 | Washer fluid squirt device for motor vehicle windscreen washer jets The device is comprised of a jet body (2) and a body for a fan shaped squirt (3) which can be mutually coupled. The squirt body (3) has a squirting orifice (9) which comprises four consecutively connected portions, of which, in the washer... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7269876 | Window and lens glass cleaning system In a window and lens glass cleaning system for a window/lens glass of a motor vehicle, a washer nozzle, a heating element and a nonreturn valve are in each case arranged on or in a retaining part. The retaining part is fastened on a wiper arm which can pivot over th... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267290 | Cold-performance fluidic oscillator A fluidic oscillator suitable for use at colder temperatures for generating an exhaust flow in the form of an oscillating spray of fluid droplets has an inlet for pressurized fluid, a pair of power nozzles configured to accelerate the movement of the pressurized flu... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7232079 | Determining whether thermal fluid-ejection nozzle ejected fluid upon firing based on temperature and/or resistance A method of one embodiment of the invention is disclosed that determines the temperature and/or firing resistance of a thermal fluid-ejection nozzle as the fluid-ejection nozzle is fired. The method determines whether the fluid-ejection nozzle ejected fluid upon fir... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7219953 | Cowl cover with integrated washer fluid passageway A cowl cover is produced with an integrated washer fluid passageway using a gas-assisted injection molding process. The cowl cover has a single unitary layer that is defined between upper and lower surfaces. The washer fluid passageway is formed in the single unitar... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7216818 | Windshield washer fluid reservoir tank device for vehicles A windshield washer fluid reservoir tank for a vehicle is externally formed with a side stepping surface, and is internally defined with a space for storing windshield washer fluid replenished through a feeding pipe having a cap, and for allowing the windshield wash... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7208723 | Image processing system which processes an image captured by an imaging device through a lens having a focus which is adjusted to a point beyond the glass An image processing system that detects foreign matter on a glass window of a vehicle and objects in front of the vehicle. The system includes an image processor, a first lamp, and a second lamp. On/off control of the first and second lamps is controlled by the imag... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204432 | Multi-purpose window-washer sprayer with orientable jet, in particular for vehicles A window-washer sprayer is configured to provide an orientable jet by substitution of a cylindrical nipple installed within a seat of an enbloc sprayer body. The sprayer body defines the seat, an internal duct for passage of a detergent fluid, and a side window made... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7195011 | Convertible fluid feed system with comformable reservoir and methods A feed system for an aerosolizer utilizes an ampoule containing a liquid and includes a housing having an ampoule region into which the ampoule is held, and a liquid receiving region that is adapted to receive liquid dispensed from the ampoule. An interface is used ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7190893 | Fluid heater with low porosity thermal mass A fluid heater apparatus and method of making same includes a low porosity material, thermally conductive mass. A heat source is disposed in the thermally conductive mass for imparting heat to the mass. Fluid in a flow path through the mass absorbs heat from the mas... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7182276 | Cleaning device of vehicle lamp A check valve of a cleaning device of a vehicle lamp is provided with a cleaning liquid influx portion, a valve disposing portion, and a cleaning liquid efflux portion which are arranged in series in a sliding direction of the piston. A valve body is disposed in the... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7182477 | Illuminators for sprinkler systems A device for providing illumination in conjunction with a sprinkler system has a body with an opening through it and at least one appendage extending from the body. The device takes on the appearance of a living thing, such as a flower, creature, or three-dimensiona... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7171716 | Windshield de-icing Apparatus (20) for cleaning a window (24) of a vehicle (22), including a vessel (28) having an inlet (32) through which a washing fluid is received from a reservoir and an outlet (34) through which the fluid is discharged fo... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7152808 | Fluid spray nozzle A fluid spray is provided by apparatus (12) which includes jet spray (13) means for producing at least two jets of fluid (10,11). The jets of fluid at least partially intersect to thereby provide a predetermined spray pattern of fluid, preferabl... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7140740 | Vehicle side-view mirror water removal arrangement A vehicle side-view mirror water removal arrangement is easily retrofitted to vehicles having an existing source of compressed air and a side-view mirror with a reflective surface. The arrangement includes a valve having an input port connected to the existing sourc... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7127158 | Water sprayer and heater assembly for windshield wiper A water sprayer and heater assembly for windshield wiper is disclosed to include a controller; a water container connected between a water supply pipe and a water spray tube at the windshield wiper, a water pressure switch electrically connected to the controller an... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7111800 | Fluid spray apparatus An improved spray head that is more effective and efficient at providing a wider range of desired spray distributions includes the following elements: (a) a plurality of fluidic oscillators, each oscillator having a fluidic circuit embedded in its top surface, with ... | 09/26/2006 |
