Abstract: A heated windshield wiper for keeping wiper blades free from ice. In a first embodiment, a wiper blade includes a sealed cavity containing a heat-retaining fluid which aids in keeping the wiper blade free from ice. In a second embodiment, a wiper blade includes a sealed cavity containing a heat-retaining fluid. Heated washer fluid is directed through the washer blade heating the heat-retaining fluid which aids in keeping the wiper blade free from ice.

Abstract: A cargo support frame structure for vehicles is disclosed as including a replacement rear supporting bumper having two upright members attached thereto and extending above the bumper to a predetermined height that is, for most types of vehicles, in excess of the roof height of the vehicle. A connecting member is disposed between one end of each of the upright members opposite to where each upright member is attached to the supporting bumper and is attached thereto. A longitudinal member is perpendicularly attached near to the center of the connecting member and extends longitudinally generally parallel with the center-line of the vehicle. A front cross member having two ends is attached to the end of the longitudinal member that is opposite to the end where the longitudinal member is attached to the connecting member and extends perpendicular with respect to the longitudinal member. The two ends of the front cross member are each attached to a front upright member at a first end of each front upright member.

Abstract: A vehicle cargo carrier structure is disclosed as including a rear supporting bumper having two upright members attached thereto and extending above the supporting bumper to a predetermined height, that is for most types of vehicles, in excess of the roof height of the vehicle. A connecting member is disposed between a first end of each of the upright members that is opposite to where each upright member is attached to the supporting bumper and is attached thereto. A pair of upper support members are included wherein a first end of each is attached to the first end of each of the upright members. A front connecting member is attached to each of the upper support members at a second end of each and is disposed parallel with the connecting member and is separated therefrom by the length of the upper support members. The connecting member, the front connecting member, and the two upper support members define in general a rectangular area that is disposed substantially on the same plane.