Patents by Inventor William H. Kolbe

William H. Kolbe 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).

  • Headlamp washer and wiper system
    Patent number: 3939523
    Abstract: A headlamp washer and wiper system wherein washer fluid is delivered from a windshield washer pump to a washer and wiper holder located for bidirectional pivotal movement across the headlamp lens as actuated by a vacuum motor and controlled by an operator controlled program switch. During a downward stroke across the headlamp lens, the holder nozzles distribute water thereon for dissolving and loosening accumulated particulate and in an upward stroke the holder wiper blade wipes the lens free of the particulate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1974
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1976
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: William H. Kolbe, Donald C. Unger