Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Wiper blade adapter attachment system
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Application No.: US16408084Application Date: 2019-05-09
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Publication No.: US11358568B2Publication Date: 2022-06-14
- Inventor: Martin William Rosas , Subramaniam Shanmugham
- Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Applicant Address: US IL Glenview
- Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Current Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US IL Glenview
- Agency: Blue Filament Law PLLC
- Main IPC: B60S1/40
- IPC: B60S1/40 ; B60S1/38

Abstract:
A system and method are provided that enables windshield wiper blades to be replaced without the complexity of removing and reattaching adapters to the wiper arms with every wiper blade replacement cycle. The wiper blade adapter is reusable and stays connected to the windshield wiper arm while providing a simple connecting system that enables the attachment of the wiper blade to the base of the adapters. The adapters are made of engineered plastic that does not wear as quickly as the rubber squeegee and does not need to be replaced as often as the wiper blade. The reusable wiper blade adapter employs a simple mating connector on the wiper blade that provides for an intuitive motion to attach and detach from the base of the adapter thus providing for a simpler blade replacement process.
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