Patent ID: 7975849

Claim:
A packaged wiper blade comprising: a wiper blade configured to wipe a windshield of an automobile, the wiper blade including a wiper strip configured to make close contact with the windshield, a frame configured to mount the wiper strip thereon, the frame assuming a folded state and configured to assume an unfolded state upon application of a force, and a connector coupled to the frame and configured to be coupled to a wiper arm of the automobile; and a packaging case enclosing the wiper blade, the packaging case comprising: a body having a bottom, opposing first and second sides, an accommodation space to receive the wiper blade between the opposing first and second sides, and an opening to provide access to the accommodation space; a cover connected pivotally to the first side of the body via a first connecting part to cover the opening; a locking section connected pivotally to the second side of the body, opposed to the first side, via a second connecting part to be engaged with the body with one end of the cover interposed between the locking section and the body; and at least one projection formed in the accommodation space of the body on each of the first and second sides to secure the wiper blade against a portion of the body as the wiper blade is received in the body and maintain the wiper blade substantially straightened in the unfolded state with the wiper strip of the wiper blade oriented toward the bottom of the body of the packaging case and the connector oriented toward the opening.