# US 9,434,515 B2 · Simple cover for windshield wiper

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- Number: US 9,434,515 B2
- Document ID: US9434515B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 13/912,420
- Filed: 2013-06-07
- Published: 2014-01-02
- Granted: 2016-09-06
- Earliest claimed: 2012-06-19
- Applicants: James E. Sparenberg, Sr.
- Inventors: James E. Sparenberg, Sr.
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9434515B2

## CPC

- B65D 37/00: Portable flexible containers not otherwise provided for
- B60J 11/06: for covering only specific parts of the vehicle, e.g. for doors (covers or guards for traction couplings, hitches, draw-gear or towing devices B60D1/60; guards for wheels, radiators or bumpers B60R19/00)
- B60S 1/0491: {Additional elements being fixed on wipers or parts of wipers not otherwise provided for, e.g. covers, antennae or lights}
- B60S 2001/3843: {equipped with removable cover or protective elements}
- B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B60J: WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES (fastening, suspending, closing, or opening of such devices E05)
- B60S: SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

## Abstract

The present provides a pair of foam tubes intended to be placed over windshield wipers. The Simple Cover's design provides consumers a way of protecting their windshield wipers from harsh weather and other environmental elements. The Simple Cover is comprised of a pair of durable, tube shaped protective covers intended to fit snugly over windshield wipers. In an embodiment, the foam cover further comprises a carrying handle.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A protective cover for a windshield wiper, comprising:
a foam tube open at a distal end to receive a windshield wiper blade and arm, wherein a circumferential wall of the foam tube is closed and continuous and wherein the foam tube comprises weatherproof silicone foam or plastic foam with ultraviolet protection,
wherein the foam tube further comprises a plurality of perforations, the plurality of perforations forming a plurality of tear lines around the circumference of the foam tube to enable adjustment of a length of the protective cover.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The protective cover for a windshield wiper of claim 1, further comprising a carrying handle, wherein the handle is elongate and has two ends and the handle is centrally located on the foam tube and each end of the handle is mounted to the foam tube.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The protective cover for a windshield wiper of claim 1, wherein the cover is sized to accommodate the blade and arm of the windshield wiper.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The protective cover for a windshield wiper of claim 3, wherein a diameter of the cover is approximately two to three inches.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The protective cover for a windshield wiper of claim 1, wherein the plurality of tear lines are located at approximately two inch intervals along a length of the foam tube.