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Pop-up washer nozzle with defrost feature

US11142170B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 2017
Grant dateOct 12, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2077/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a housing and a plunger moveable between a retracted position within the housing and an extended position to spray fluid on a vehicle component. A heater is mounted for movement with the plunger. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, molding a heater element and a body having an internal channel extending between a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet together to form a plunger configured to spray fluid out of the fluid outlet.

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