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The first patent for a windshield wiper was filed in 1903 with the US patent office. They had to be manually operated by a hand crank in the cab of the car.
In 1921 windshield wipers became more widely available and ran off of an air engine with an inlet in the engine bay. The faster you went, the faster your wipers went, the slower or more load on the engine, the slower your wipers went.
Electric wipers weren't introduced until 1926, with an electric motor mounted on the outside, invented by the Bosch corporation.
Intermittent windshield wipers were patented in 1967. Ford was the first auto maker to introduce them in 1978. Ford was sued by Robert Kearns, the patent holder, who went on to win a multimillion dollar settlement with Ford. While this lawsuit was going on, practically every other car maker in the world went on to violate the patent (Subaru was one of the few who didn't) and Mr Kearns was paid tens of millions in settlements (he died in 2005).
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How do you totally remove windshield wipers completely from a 1994 blazer?
To remove the wiper arm on 94 Chevy SUV's, first raise the wiper arm so that it is turned to a 90 degree angle from the windshield. The wiper arm should stay there once it is raised. At the base of the wiper arm, note a small piece of metal sticking out. Using a screwdriver, gently pry the piece of metal OUTWARD, from the center of the wiper arm shaft. Once the "keeper" has been removed the wiper arm should lift straight off the shaft.
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What do you do if the windshield wipers do not work on a Chevy Malibu?
Check to see if you are getting power to the wiper motor. If you are it is likely the FUSE, but if that's already been checked it SHOULD either be, the wiper motor or the switch, I would guess the motor.
How do you stop the windshield wipers from squeaking on a 1999 Suburban The wipers have been replacedthe noise is not the glass being scratched.?
First, make sure the windshield is clean and then take some alcohol and wipe the wiper blades. HTH.
If the windshield wipers don't work and the fuse has been replaced twice now but it keeps getting burnt out what is wrong?
try replacing the windshield wiper moter, and check for damaged wireing that could be causeing a short and blowing fuses.
Why would the wiper icon remain lit on the dashboard when the windshield wiper fluid has been topped off and the wiper blades are working properly?
The icon needs reset on the computer. Unplugging the battery and hooking it back up will reset the light if this doesn't fix the problem then remove the fuse and replace it.
Latest invention in communication?
The latest invention in communication has actually been around for a couple of years. The invention of 4G phones is the newest invention that has hit the market in communication technology.
How do you tighten the windshield wiper arms on a Dodge Caravan?
Just brought a 1996 Dodge Caravan, cannot find where to turn wipers on? Everything has been tried on the steering arm.
Invention for which Jim Bowie is remembered?
It wasn't an invention since they had been made for thousands of years, but he is known for the Bowie knife .
Have windshield wipers for side mirrors been invented yet?
yes it has its been developed 5 years ago
How do you remove the wiper linkage from 95 suzuki sidekick?
# Remove the wiper arms by unscrewing the nuts below the protecting plastic caps. # #* If the wiper arms has been there for a while, you might need a puller to free them. # Remove the Windshield wiper cowl grille. # Remove the wiper motor. # An access panel is located just below the central wiper. You will need to open it to gain access to the pivot. # Unscrew the pivots. # Pull out the assembly throught the access panel and top access holes. KaZ_iKick
1994 Ford F-150 windshield wiper relay locaded?
Iv been looking for the same thing if you find it let me know call me my name is terry 404-554-6366 thanks
