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Heated windshield wiper system

  • US 6,028,291 A
  • Filed: 03/12/1999
  • Issued: 02/22/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/12/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A heated windshield wiper system comprising:

  • a blade member having a blade body and a blade edge;

    a passageway within said blade member;

    a heating element removably positioned within said passageway of said blade member; and

    a power means electrically connected to said heating element;

    wherein said power means comprises;

    an electronic control circuit electrically connected to said heating element by a power cable; and

    a thermostat electrically connected to said electronic control circuit for determining when electrical power should be applied to said heating element;

    wherein said power means further includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells attached to a frame of a windshield wiper.

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