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Auxiliary wiper blade apparatus

a technology of wiper blades and apparatuses, applied in the field of wiper blades, can solve the problems of wiper blade wear, periodic replacement of wiper blades, and prone to wear and damage of wiper blades

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-09-03
MARTINEZ RANDY J
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Benefits of technology

"The invention is an auxiliary wiper blade apparatus that includes a flexible elongate member with a wiper blade attached to one end. The apparatus includes detachable segments that are interconnected to form the elongate member. The segments are designed to securely attach to a wiper blade assembly. The elongate member has a length, upper and lower sides, and first and second sides. The apparatus also includes bumpers on the wiper blade and cuts in the elongate flexible member. The technical effects of the invention include improved durability and flexibility of the wiper blade, as well as improved attachment and securement of the wiper blade to the vehicle."

Problems solved by technology

Because wiper blades can become damaged, and are constantly exposed to sun, moisture, and extreme changes in temperature, wiper blades wear out and must be replaced periodically.
Unfortunately, wiper blades tend to wear out or become damaged at times when a replacement wiper blade is not available.

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[0027]Turning now to the drawings, in which like reference characters indicate corresponding elements throughout the several views, attention is first directed to FIG. 1 in which there is seen a perspective view of an auxiliary wiper blade apparatus 20 shown installed with respect to a wiper blade 21 carried by a wiper blade assembly 22. Apparatus 20 is constructed and arranged to be applied over a worn-out or damaged wiper blade, and attached to the worn-out or damaged wiper blade attached to a wiper blade assembly and used on a temporary basis until the worn-out or damaged wiper blade can be replaced or repaired. In FIG. 5, wiper blade assembly 22 is shown connected conventionally to a wiper arm 23 of a vehicle 24, which is, in turn, operatively connected to the wiper motor (not shown) near the base of a windscreen or windscreen 25 of vehicle 24 and which, when activated, draws apparatus 20 back and forth across windscreen 25 to wipe away debris and water as is the case with a con...

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Abstract

An auxiliary wiper blade apparatus includes substantially rigid segments detachably interconnected to form an elongate member having opposed first and second ends, and extending between the opposed first and second ends a length, opposed upper and lower sides, and opposed first and second sides. A wiper is formed in the lower side of the elongate member extending from the first end of the elongate member to the second end of the elongate member, and the upper side of the elongate member is constructed and arranged to receive and detachably secure a wiper blade attached to a wiper blade assembly.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to wiper blades and, more particularly, to a replacement wiper blade assembly configured to be applied over, and secured to, a worn out or damaged wiper blade attached to a wiper blade assembly.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]A wiper blade is a device used to wipe rain and debris from a windscreen. Almost all motor vehicles, trains, aircraft, and watercraft incorporate wiper blades. Wiper blades are attached to a wiper blade assembly fastened to a wiper arm that is, in turn, operatively coupled to a wiper motor, which, when activated, oscillates the wiper blade assembly moving the wiper blade across the windscreen to wipe away rain and debris. Because wiper blades can become damaged, and are constantly exposed to sun, moisture, and extreme changes in temperature, wiper blades wear out and must be replaced periodically. Unfortunately, wiper blades tend to wear out or become damaged at times when a replacement wiper blade is n...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47L1/02
CPCB60S2001/3843B60S1/3801
Inventor MARTINEZ, RANDY J.
Owner MARTINEZ RANDY J