Cover and wiper for a rear vehicle light
US6138319A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60S1/48
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for externally covering a rear vehicle light for protection from obscuring snow or dirt is provided. The device comprises a support structure to position a transparent cylindrical cover over a rear vehicle light. The cover is rotated by an electric motor. Also affixed to the support structure are upper and lower wiper blades in contact with the surface of the cover. While the cover is rotating light diminishing dirt and slush is scraped off the cover surface by the wiper blades.
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