Wiper assembly having side-saddle coupler

Details Wiper assembly having side-saddle coupler Wiper assembly having side-saddle coupler

2008-04-04

2011-10-25

Carter, Monica (Department: 3727)

Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning

Attachments

Optical-member-attachable cleaner

C015S250001, C015S250160, C015S250300

Reexamination Certificate

active

08042218

ABSTRACT:
A wiper assembly for use in connection with a wiper arm attachment member having a transversely extending pin and bent tab. The wiper assembly includes a wiping element and a superstructure having first and second longitudinal ends. The wiper assembly further includes first and second airfoils attached to the superstructure between an intermediate position and the longitudinal ends. The wiper assembly further includes a coupler attached to the superstructure and disposed between the first and second airfoils. The coupler includes first and second sidewalls, a deck that extends from the first sidewall and a rail that extends from the deck. The deck and rail of the wiper assembly cooperate to define a side-saddle that facilitates low-profile attachment to a wiper arm attachment member for reducing the likelihood of wind lift and lateral movement between the wiper arm attachment member and the wiper assembly.

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