Patents by Inventor Jean Duda

Jean Duda 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).

  • Pivoting device for connecting two oscillating elements of a windshield wiper blade
    Patent number: 5090086
    Abstract: A pivoting connection device between two oscillating elements of a windshield wiper blade comprises an intermediate member carried by the main stirrup of the blade, with the intermediate member cooperating pivotally with a support bar. The latter has a resiliently deformable portion for engagement with a pivot means carried by the intermediate member. The invention is applicable in particular to automotive vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1992
    Assignee: Paul Journee S.A.
    Inventors: Maurice Journee, Jean Duda, Pierre Beneteau, Jean-Raymond Bru
  • Clearance compensating connector to couple a wiper arm to a wiper blade
    Patent number: 5070573
    Abstract: A connecting device for connecting a windshield wiper blade on to a windshield wiper arm includes a securing element for cooperation with an opening formed on the wiper blade, together with a pivoting coupling element for articulation with the wiper arm whereby to obtain a pivoted connection between the blade and the arm. The connecting device includes means for absorbing any clearance between the securing element and the opening, together with a locking element for locking the securing element on to the blade and for activating the means for absorbing clearance.The invention is applicable particularly to automotive vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Assignee: Paul Journee, S.A.
    Inventors: Maurice Journee, Jean Duda, Pierre Beneteau, Jean-Raymond Bru