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An air flow deflector for a windshield wiper includes a profiled portion joined to a means for attaching the deflector on a wiper blade or on a wiper arm. The deflector includes surfaces which obstruct the air flow. In addition, it includes guide means for the air flow. The invention is particularly

An air flow deflector for a windshield wiper includes a profiled portion joined to a means for attaching the deflector on a wiper blade or on a wiper arm. The deflector includes surfaces which obstruct the air flow. In addition, it includes guide means for the air flow. The invention is particularly applicable to windshield wiper systems for automotive vehicles.

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An air flow deflector for a windshield wiper comprising a windshield wiper arm and a wiper blade carried by said arm, wherein the deflector comprises a profiled portion connected to a web portion with attachment means joined to the web portion for attaching the deflector to said wiper arm, said prof

An air flow deflector for a windshield wiper comprising a windshield wiper arm and a wiper blade carried by said arm, wherein the deflector comprises a profiled portion connected to a web portion with attachment means joined to the web portion for attaching the deflector to said wiper arm, said profiled portion extending coextensively with a windshield when mounted on said arm and with said web portion extending upwardly away from said windshield, the deflector further including guide means for the air flow, said guide means comprising a plurality of coplanar openings in said web portion and a plurality of integral ribs between said openings, said ribs projecting from said web portion out of the plane of said openings and joining said profiled portion whereby said ribs act as baffles to conduct air flow into said openings.