Patents by Inventor Dan Ehde
Dan Ehde 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).
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Patent number: 11529931Abstract: An adapter that connects with a coupler for a wiper element is configured to connect with a plurality of different wiper arms each having a different wiper arm style. The adapter can be a one-piece body or a multi-piece body having a cavity and openings for receiving distal ends or distal end features of each of the plurality of different wiper arms. The adapter can also include different tabs for engaging with openings, notches or other components on distal ends of each of the plurality of different wiper arms.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATIONInventors: Lindsey Tufts, Jr., David Boll, Nicholas E. Stanca, Robert Soreo, R. Kenneth Thorstenson, IV, James Croston, Dan Ehde
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Publication number: 20200156595Abstract: An adapter that connects with a coupler for a wiper element is configured to connect with a plurality of different wiper arms each having a different wiper arm style. The adapter can be a one-piece body or a multi-piece body having a cavity and openings for receiving distal ends or distal end features of each of the plurality of different wiper arms. The adapter can also include different tabs for engaging with openings, notches or other components on distal ends of each of the plurality of different wiper arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Lindsey TUFTS, JR., David BOLL, Nicholas E. STANCA, Robert SOREO, R. Kenneth THORSTENSON, IV, James CROSTON, Dan EHDE
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Publication number: 20200139937Abstract: An adapter that connects with a coupler for a wiper element is configured to connect with a plurality of different wiper arms each having a different wiper arm style. The adapter can be a one-piece body or a multi-piece body having a cavity and openings for receiving distal ends or distal end features of each of the plurality of different wiper arms. The adapter can also include different tabs for engaging with openings, notches or other components on distal ends of each of the plurality of different wiper arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Lindsey TUFTS, JR., David BOLL, Nicholas E. STANCA, Robert SOREO, R. Kenneth THORSTENSON, IV, James CROSTON, Dan EHDE
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Patent number: 10071712Abstract: An adapter for attaching a wiper assembly to a wiper arm having an attachment member including an end with a bent tab extending outwardly therefrom, and walls having fins. The adapter includes a body having first and second ends. A retention member is disposed at the first end for abutting the fin. A canard extends from the retention member toward the second end and is adapted to be disposed adjacent to one of the walls. A stop is disposed closer to the second end than the first. A guard is spaced longitudinally from the stop and has a cam surface and an engagement surface. A bridge connects the guard to the body and is adapted to flex when the guard pivots from the stop in response to force translated to the cam surface from the bent tab until the engagement surface abuts at least a portion of the bent tab.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Trico Products CorporationInventors: Valentin Avasiloaie, Dan Ehde
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Patent number: 10046739Abstract: An adapter for attaching a wiper assembly to a wiper arm having an attachment member including an end with a bent tab extending outwardly therefrom, and walls having fins. The adapter includes a body having first and second ends. A retention member is disposed at the first end for abutting the fin. A brace is connected to the retention member for substantially preventing lateral movement with respect to the body. A stop is disposed closer to the second end than the first. A guard is spaced longitudinally from the stop and has a cam surface and an engagement surface. A bridge connects the guard to the body and is adapted to flex when the guard pivots from the stop in response to force translated to the cam surface from the bent tab until the engagement surface abuts at least a portion of the bent tab.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2015Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Trico Products CorporationInventors: Valentin Avasiloaie, Dan Ehde
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Patent number: 9434354Abstract: A beam blade windshield wiper assembly having a universal coupler assembly including a carrier, a saddle that is removably received and retained by the carrier, and a coupler that is operatively mounted to the saddle. The carrier, saddle, and coupler cooperate to accommodate various sizes of “pinch-type” attachment members, “push-button-type” attachment members, as well as “side-pin-type” and “pin-and-bent-tab-type” attachment members that are used to connect the wiper arm and the windshield wiper assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Trico Products CorporationInventors: Valentin Avasiloaie, Dan Ehde
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Publication number: 20160207502Abstract: An adapter for attaching a wiper assembly to a wiper arm having an attachment member including an end with a bent tab extending outwardly therefrom, and walls having fins. The adapter includes a body having first and second ends. A retention member is disposed at the first end for abutting the fin. A brace is connected to the retention member for substantially preventing lateral movement with respect to the body. A stop is disposed closer to the second end than the first. A guard is spaced longitudinally from the stop and has a cam surface and an engagement surface. A bridge connects the guard to the body and is adapted to flex when the guard pivots from the stop in response to force translated to the cam surface from the bent tab until the engagement surface abuts at least a portion of the bent tab.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Valentin Avasiloaie, Dan Ehde
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Publication number: 20160207501Abstract: An adapter for attaching a wiper assembly to a wiper arm having an attachment member including an end with a bent tab extending outwardly therefrom, and walls having fins. The adapter includes a body having first and second ends. A retention member is disposed at the first end for abutting the fin. A canard extends from the retention member toward the second end and is adapted to be disposed adjacent to one of the walls. A stop is disposed closer to the second end than the first. A guard is spaced longitudinally from the stop and has a cam surface and an engagement surface. A bridge connects the guard to the body and is adapted to flex when the guard pivots from the stop in response to force translated to the cam surface from the bent tab until the engagement surface abuts at least a portion of the bent tab.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Valentin Avasiloaie, Dan Ehde
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Patent number: 9003596Abstract: The present invention overcomes the limitations and disadvantages in the related art in a beam blade windshield wiper assembly having a universal coupler assembly. The universal coupler assembly includes a carrier that is operatively mounted to the windshield wiper assembly, a saddle that is removably received and retained by the carrier, and a coupler that is operatively mounted to the saddle. The carrier, saddle, and coupler cooperate to accommodate various sizes of “hook-type” attachment members, “bayonet-type” attachment members, as well as “pin-type” attachment members that are used to connect the wiper arm and the windshield wiper assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Trico Products CorporationInventors: Valentin Avasiloaie, Dan Ehde
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Patent number: 8938847Abstract: A beam blade windshield wiper assembly having a universal coupler assembly including a carrier, a saddle that is removably received and retained by the carrier, and a coupler that is operatively mounted to the saddle. The carrier, saddle, and coupler cooperate to accommodate various sizes of “pinch-type” attachment members, “push-button-type” attachment members, as well as “side-pin-type” and “pin-and-bent-tab-type” attachment members that are used to connect the wiper arm and the windshield wiper assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2011Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Trico Products CorporationInventors: Valentin Avasiloaie, Dan Ehde
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Publication number: 20140082876Abstract: A beam blade windshield wiper assembly having a universal coupler assembly including a carrier, a saddle that is removably received and retained by the carrier, and a coupler that is operatively mounted to the saddle. The carrier, saddle, and coupler cooperate to accommodate various sizes of “pinch-type” attachment members, “push-button-type” attachment members, as well as “side-pin-type” and “pin-and-bent-tab-type” attachment members that are used to connect the wiper arm and the windshield wiper assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Trico Products CorporationInventors: Valentin Avasiloaie, Dan Ehde
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Patent number: 8555456Abstract: The present invention relates to a wiper blade system that includes a wiper blade assembly having a wiping element, at least one elongated beam and a carrier that is operatively engaged to the elongated beam. The wiper blade assembly further includes an airfoil and a coupler that is removably engaged to the carrier and adapted to releasably attach the wiper blade assembly to a wiper arm attachment member. The coupler is universal in that it is used for connecting the wiper blade assembly to various styles of wiper arms.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Trico Products CorporationInventor: Dan Ehde
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Patent number: 8490239Abstract: The present invention relates to a wiper blade system that includes a wiper blade assembly having a wiping element, at least one elongated beam and a carrier that is operatively engaged to the elongated beam. The wiper blade assembly further includes an airfoil and a coupler that is removably engaged to the carrier and adapted to releasably attach the wiper blade assembly to a wiper arm attachment member. The coupler is universal in that it is used for connecting the wiper blade assembly to various styles of wiper arms.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2012Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: TRICO Products CorporationInventor: Dan Ehde
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Patent number: 8397341Abstract: The present invention relates to a wiper blade system that includes a wiper blade assembly having a wiping element, at least one elongated beam and a carrier that is operatively engaged to the elongated beam. The wiper blade assembly further includes an airfoil and a coupler that is removably engaged to the carrier and adapted to releasably attach the wiper blade assembly to a wiper arm attachment member. The coupler is universal in that it is used for connecting the wiper blade assembly to various styles of wiper arms.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Trico Products CorporationInventor: Dan Ehde
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Patent number: 8261403Abstract: The present invention is directed to a wiper blade system that includes a wiper blade assembly having a wiping element, at least one elongated beam and a carrier that is operatively engaged to the elongated beam. The wiper blade assembly further includes an airfoil and a coupler assembly having a coupler and an adapter that is removably attached to the coupler. The coupler is removably secured the carrier and includes a corridor having a cross member extending therethrough that operatively receives the adapter. Together, the coupler and adapter facilitate mounting the wiper blade assembly to wiper arms having different wiper arm attachment members.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Trico Products CorporationInventor: Dan Ehde
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Publication number: 20120060316Abstract: A beam blade windshield wiper assembly having a universal coupler assembly including a carrier, a saddle that is removably received and retained by the carrier, and a coupler that is operatively mounted to the saddle. The carrier, saddle, and coupler cooperate to accommodate various sizes of “pinch-type” attachment members, “push-button-type” attachment members, as well as “side-pin-type” and “pin-and-bent-tab-type” attachment members that are used to connect the wiper arm and the windshield wiper assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Inventors: Valentin Avasiloaie, Dan Ehde
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Patent number: D686912Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: TRICO Products CorporationInventors: Dan Ehde, James Croston
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Patent number: D895523Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2019Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATIONInventors: Lindsey Tufts, Jr., David Boll, Nicholas E. Stanca, Robert Soreo, R. Kenneth Thorstenson, IV, Dan Ehde
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Patent number: D896156Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATIONInventors: Lindsey Tufts, Jr., David Boll, Nicholas E. Stanca, Robert Soreo, R. Kenneth Thorstenson, IV, Dan Ehde
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Patent number: D904275Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATIONInventors: Lindsey Tufts, Jr., David Boll, Nicholas E. Stanca, Robert Soreo, R. Kenneth Thorstenson, IV, Dan Ehde