Vehicle windshield cleaning system
US7657961B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24H1/202
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
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 coil or tube covered with a plastic sheath that heats up fluid passing from the inlet to the outlet; and a control circuit for energizing at least a portion of the heating element with a voltage to heat the fluid passing from the inlet to the outlet. The apparatus also has expandable and compressible features and parts for protection against freezing.
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