Patents by Inventor Andrew E. Stinson

Andrew E. Stinson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Wiper system double ball joint
    Patent number: 5473955
    Abstract: A double ball joint assembly for use with a windshield wiper system. The double ball joint assembly includes a first ball affixed to a second ball such that a first drive link is retained between them. A first socket is coupled to the first ball and includes an annular groove for retaining a second drive link about its circumference. A second socket is coupled to the second ball and includes an annular groove for retaining a motor crank arm that is coupled to a wiper motor assembly. This double ball assembly produces a shorter overall double ball joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventor: Andrew E. Stinson