Patent ID: 6327738
Filing Date: 2001-12-11
Classification: B60S

Abstract:
In a windshield wiper assembly which includes a wiper arm pivotally mounted proximate a vehicle windshield, the wiper arm supporting a windshield wiper, wherein part of the wiper arm and the whole of the windshield wiper are enclosed by a wiper boot, the wiper boot comprising:a body portion, constructed of a water resistant material, having a hollow interior sized for receiving the windshield wiper attached to the wiper arm, the body portion having a length greater than the overall length of the windshield wiper and less than the over all length of the windshield wiper assembly;a closed distal end;an open distal end defining an opening sized to slidably receive the windshield wiper into the hollow interior with the attached wiper arm extending through the opening;a fastening means disposed on the open distal end which engages and closes around the wiper arm; andwherein the combination of the water resistant material and fastening means engaging the wiper arm substantially prevents the accumulation of ice and snow about the windshield wiper.