IP Library Granted Patent US 9,174,609
Granted Patent B2
US 9,174,609 · App. 13/587,389 · Granted Nov 3, 2015

Wiper blade with cover

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Patent No.
US 9,174,609
App. No.
13/587,389
Granted
Nov 3, 2015
Kind
B2
Abstract

A cover for windshield wiper blades having an elongate body with a central collar and first and second elongate portions extending from the central collar. The first and second elongate portions having outer ends, and the central collar defining an interior passageway having a snap-fit tongue. A channel is disposed along each of the first and second elongate portions extending from the central collar towards the outer ends; and an end retainer or other securing mechanism is located at the outer ends. Also, windshield wiper blades incorporating such covers.

Claims (38)

1. A wiper blade, comprising:

an elongate beam with outer ends;

a connection device, and a wiper strip connected to the elongate beam;

a unitary elongate cover having an integrated central collar, first and second elongate portions extending from the central collar, the first and second elongate portions having outer ends corresponding with the elongate beam outer ends;

the integrated central collar defining an interior passageway, the interior passageway having a snap-fit tongue;

a pair of substantially parallel longitudinal rails disposed along an inner surface of each of the first and second elongate portions, each of the rails extending from the integrated central collar to the outer ends, the pair of rails defining a channel therebetween, the channel dimensioned to receive the elongate beam and secure the first and second elongate portions to the beam, the outer ends enclosing respective ends of the channel;

a first securing device for securing the central collar to the connection device; and

an end securing mechanism for securing the outer ends of the cover to the outer ends of the elongate beam, a portion of the end securing mechanism extending laterally and inwardly to define a protrusion.

2. The windshield wiper of claim 1 wherein the elongate cover further comprises a wind deflector.

3. The windshield wiper of claim 1 , further comprising a first slope connecting the central collar to the first elongate portion and a second slope connecting the central collar to the second elongate portion.

4. The windshield wiper of claim 3 , wherein the first securing device comprises a tongue configured to snap-fit into a recess defined by the connection device.

5. The windshield wiper of claim 3 , wherein the first and second elongate portions comprise an elastomeric region.

6. A windshield wiper cover comprising:

a unitary elongate body having an integrated central collar, first and second elongate portions extending from the integrated central collar, the first and second elongate portions having outer ends;

the integrated central collar defining an interior passageway, the interior passageway having a snap-fit tongue;

a pair of substantially parallel longitudinal rails disposed along an inner surface of each of the first and second elongate portions, each of the rails extending from the integrated central collar to the outer ends, the pair of rails defining a channel therebetween, the channel dimensioned to receive an elongate beam, the outer ends enclosing respective ends of the channel; and

an end retainer defined at the outer ends a portion of which extending laterally and inwardly to define a protrusion.

7. The windshield wiper cover of claim 6 , wherein a wind deflector is disposed along the elongate portions of the cover.

8. The windshield wiper cover of claim 7 , wherein the wind deflector defines a windward side have a first surface area and a leeward side having a second surface area, wherein the first surface area is greater than the second surface area.

9. The windshield wiper cover of claim 7 , wherein the wind deflector defines a perimeter, the perimeter having a chamfered surface.

10. The windshield wiper cover of claim 7 , wherein the wind deflector defines a windward side have a first surface area and a leeward side having a second surface area, wherein the size of the first surface area is substantially similar to the size of the second surface area.

11. The windshield wiper cover of claim 6 , wherein the elongate body has at least one elastomeric region.

12. A windshield wiper cover comprising:

a unitary elongate body having an integrated central collar, first and second elongate portions extending from the integrated central collar, the first and second elongate portions having outer ends;

the integrated central collar defining a steep slope connected to the first and second elongate portions, and an interior passageway having a snap-fit tongue;

a pair of substantially parallel longitudinal rails disposed along an inner surface of each of the first and second elongate portions, each of the rails extending from the integrated central collar to the outer ends, the pair of rails defining a channel therebetween, the channel dimensioned to receive an elongate beam, the outer ends enclosing respective ends of the channel;

an end retainer defined at the outer ends a portion of which extending laterally and inwardly to define a protrusion; and

a chamfer on the first and second elongate portions.

13. The windshield wiper cover of claim 12 , further comprising a wind deflector positioned on the first and second elongate portions.

14. A windshield wiper cover comprising:

a unitary elongate body having an integrated central collar, first and second elongate portions extending from the integrated central collar, the first and second elongate portions having outer ends;

the integrated central collar defining an interior passageway, the interior passageway having a snap-fit tongue;

a pair of substantially parallel longitudinal rails disposed along an inner surface of each of the first and second elongate portions, each of the rails extending from the integrated central collar to the outer ends, the pair of rails defining a channel therebetween, the channel dimensioned to receive an elongate beam, the outer ends enclosing respective ends of the channel;

an end retainer defined at the outer ends a portion of which extending laterally and inwardly to define a protrusion; and

a substantially planar skirt positioned on a perimeter of the first and second elongate portions of the elongate body.

15. The windshield wiper cover of claim 14 , further comprising a sloped region between the integrated central collar and the first and second elongate portions.

16. The windshield wiper cover of claim 15 , further comprising a substantially planar upper portion connected to the skirt.

17. The windshield wiper cover of claim 16 , further comprising a chamfer connecting the planar upper portion and the skirt.

Assignments (12)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 12, 2026
From: PGI NORTHSTAR LLC
To: FIRST HORIZON BANK
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 4, 2026
From: FIRST BRANDS GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC; FIRST BRANDS GROUP INTERMEDIATE, LLC; FIRST BRANDS GROUP, LLC; CHAMPION LABORATORIES, INC.; FRAM GROUP IP LLC; PYLON MANUFACTURING CORP.; HEATHERTON HOLDINGS, LLC; TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATION; STRONGARM, LLC
To: PGI NORTHSTAR LLC
Reel/Frame 075584/0001 →
LIEN Recorded Dec 8, 2025
From: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC
To: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB
Reel/Frame 073892/0154 →
LIEN Recorded Dec 3, 2025
From: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC
To: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB
Reel/Frame 073819/0490 →
FIRST LIEN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jun 18, 2025
From: AIRTEX INDUSTRIES, LLC; AIRTEX PRODUCTS, LP; APC INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, LLC; APC PARENT, LLC; ASC INDUSTRIES, INC.; AUTOLITE OPERATIONS LLC; AVM EXPORT, INC.; BPI ACQUISITION COMPANY, LLC; BPI EC, LLC; BPI HOLDINGS INTERNATIONAL, LLC; BRAKE PARTS INC CHINA LLC; BRAKE PARTS INC INDIA LLC; BRAKE PARTS INC LLC; CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.; CARRAND COMPANIES, INC.; CARTER CARBURETOR HOLDINGS, LLC; CARTER CARBURETOR, LLC; CARTER FUEL EXPORT, INC.; CARTER FUEL SYSTEMS, LLC; CHAMPION LABORATORIES, INC.; CWD HOLDING, LLC; CWD INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS I, LLC; CWD INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS II, LLC; CWD, LLC; DALTON CORPORATION; DALTON CORPORATION, KENDALLVILLE; MANUFACTURING FACILITY DALTON CORPORATION, ASHLAND; MANUFACTURING FACILITY DALTON CORPORATION, STRYKER MACHINING FACILITY CO.; DALTON CORPORATION, WARSAW MANUFACTURING FACILITY; EAGLE CASTING, LLC; EAGLE MACHINING, LLC; FIRST BRANDS GROUP INTERMEDIATE, LLC; FIRST BRANDS GROUP, LLC; FRAM GROUP IP LLC; FRAM GROUP OPERATIONS LLC; FRAMAUTO HOLDINGS, LLC; FUEL FILTER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; GLOBAL REMAN VENTURES, LLC; HEATHERTON HOLDINGS, LLC; HOPKINS ACQUISITION, INC.; HOPKINS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; HORIZON EURO FINANCE LLC; HORIZON GLOBAL AMERICAS INC.; HORIZON GLOBAL COMPANY LLC; HORIZON GLOBAL CORPORATION; HORIZON INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LLC; IBI INTERNATIONAL HOLDING COMPANY, INC.; INTERNATIONAL BRAKE INDUSTRIES, INC.; JASPER ACQUISITION CORP.; JASPER RUBBER PRODUCTS, INC.; KTRI HOLDINGS, INC.; KTRI OFFSHORE HOLDINGS, LLC; LONGMAN ENTERPRISES, INC.; PHNX ACQUISITION CORP.; PREMIER MARKETING GROUP, LLC; PYLON MANUFACTURING CORP.; PYLON SOUTH BEND, INC.; QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE, L.L.C.; QUALIS ENTERPRISES, LLC; QUALITOR ACQUISITION INC.; QUALITOR AUTOMOTIVE, LLC; QUALITOR SUBSIDIARY H, INC.; QUALITOR SUBSIDIARY S, INC.; QUALITOR, INC.; REMAN MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL LLC; SDC TX, LLC; SMART CHOICE, LLC; SPECIALTY PUMPS GROUP, INC.; STRONGARM, LLC; TAE BRAKES, LLC; TAE CHINA HOLDINGS, INC.; TMD INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LLC; TMD MEXICO LLC; TOLEDO MOLDING & DIE, LLC; TRANSPORTATION AFTERMARKET ENTERPRISE, LLC; TRICO HOLDING CORPORATION; TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATION; TRICO TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION; TRIDONEX USA LLC; UCI ACQUISITION HOLDINGS (NO. 4) LLC; UCI INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS PARENT, INC.; UCI INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.; UCI INTERNATIONAL, LLC; UCI PENNSYLVANIA, INC.; UCI-AIRTEX HOLDINGS, INC.; UNITED COMPONENTS, LLC; UNIVERSAL AUTO FILTER LLC; VIPER ACQUISITION I, INC.; VIPER ACQUISITION, INC.; WALBRO LLC; WALBRO MIDCO LLC; WEM US CO.
To: GLAS USA LLC
Reel/Frame 071674/0688 →
ABL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT Recorded Sep 27, 2022
From: VIPER ACQUISITION, INC.; QUALITOR ACQUISITION INC.; QUALITOR, INC.; TRANSPORTATION AFTERMARKET ENTERPRISE, LLC; TAE CHINA HOLDINGS, INC.; LONGMAN ENTERPRISES, INC.; QUALITOR SUBSIDIARY H, INC.; QUALITOR SUBSIDIARY S, INC.; PYLON MANUFACTURING CORP.; PYLON SOUTH BEND, INC.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ABL ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 061554/0654 →
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT [SECOND LIEN] Recorded Sep 27, 2022
From: VIPER ACQUISITION, INC.; QUALITOR ACQUISITION INC.; QUALITOR, INC.; TRANSPORTATION AFTERMARKET ENTERPRISE, LLC; TAE CHINA HOLDINGS, INC.; LONGMAN ENTERPRISES, INC.; QUALITOR SUBSIDIARY H, INC.; QUALITOR SUBSIDIARY S, INC.; PYLON MANUFACTURING CORP.; PYLON SOUTH BEND, INC.
To: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 061554/0638 →
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT [FIRST LIEN] Recorded Sep 27, 2022
From: VIPER ACQUISITION, INC.; QUALITOR ACQUISITION INC.; QUALITOR, INC.; TRANSPORTATION AFTERMARKET ENTERPRISE, LLC; TAE CHINA HOLDINGS, INC.; LONGMAN ENTERPRISES, INC.; QUALITOR SUBSIDIARY H, INC.; QUALITOR SUBSIDIARY S, INC.; PYLON MANUFACTURING CORP.; PYLON SOUTH BEND, INC.
To: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 061554/0566 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN CERTAIN PATENTS Recorded Sep 16, 2022
From: ANTARES CAPITAL LP, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: PYLON MANUFACTURING CORP.
Reel/Frame 061453/0808 →
ASSIGNMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 25, 2015
From: GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION
To: ANTARES CAPITAL LP
Reel/Frame 036688/0389 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 5, 2014
From: PYLON MAUNFACTURING CORP.
To: GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 034169/0105 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 28, 2012
From: TOLENTINO, VAMBI RAYMUNDO; PEERS, ROBERT PETER
To: PYLON MANUFACTURING CORP.
Reel/Frame 029365/0389 →