From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Letter proposing a new three-bladed electric windscreen wiper for dealing with interior condensation.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 167\5\ img157 | |
| Date | 24th June 1936 | |
| 86115 Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/WST THE HOUDAILLE HYDRAULIC SUSPENSION Co. LTD. OFFICES & SERVICE DEPOT: 69 Drayton Gardens, South Kensington, London, S.W.10. TELEPHONE Nº9 KENSINGTON 5261 (2 LINES). TELEGRAMS: HOUDAILLE, PHONE, LONDON. CODES: BENTLEYS. PLEASE QUOTE OUR REF. CD/FH. Messrs. Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd. DERBY. 24th June, 1936. Attention of the Chief Engineer. Dear Sirs, FOR DEALING WITH INTERIOR CONDENSATION. (Patent Application No. 34517/35). We think the enclosed Blue Print and particulars of the new BERKSHIRE REMOTE CONTROL THREE BLADED ELECTRIC WINDSCREEN WIPER speak for themselves. We would however, stress that ALL THREE BLADES WORK OR PARK INDEPENDENTLY OF EACH OTHER although of course when in operation the INNER AND CORRESPONDING OUTER BLADES ARE SYNCHRONISED. The extra blade does not increase current consumption. This new Berkshire Product - which is made entirely in London - fills a long felt want - viz; a practical method of mechanically wiping away interior condensation and yet quite unobtrusive when not in use. Moreover, it is a very neat method of carrying a complete spare squeegee outfit. Your enquiries and orders will receive the personal attention of the undersigned. Thanking you in anticipation of your interest in this new product. We remain, Yours faithfully, C. DEFIES Managing Director. Handwritten notes: RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Do you want us to get one of these? WST Yes. Pom WST NOTE. This firm take all reasonable precautions, but do not accept any liability for injury to or loss of Cars, or any property whatever left in the Works. Cars driven by experienced Staff at Owners' risk. | ||