Abstract: A system and method are provided that enables windshield wiper blades to be replaced without the complexity of removing and reattaching adapters to the wiper arms with every wiper blade replacement cycle. The wiper blade adapter is reusable and stays connected to the windshield wiper arm while providing a simple connecting system that enables the attachment of the wiper blade to the base of the adapters. The adapters are made of engineered plastic that does not wear as quickly as the rubber squeegee and does not need to be replaced as often as the wiper blade. The reusable wiper blade adapter employs a simple mating connector on the wiper blade that provides for an intuitive motion to attach and detach from the base of the adapter thus providing for a simpler blade replacement process.

Abstract: A system and method are provided that enables windshield wiper blades to be replaced without the complexity of removing and reattaching adapters to the wiper arms with every wiper blade replacement cycle. The wiper blade adapter is reusable and stays connected to the windshield wiper arm while providing a simple connecting system that enables the attachment of the wiper blade to the base of the adapters. The adapters are made of engineered plastic that does not wear as quickly as the rubber squeegee and does not need to be replaced as often as the wiper blade. The reusable wiper blade adapter employs a simple mating connector on the wiper blade that provides for an intuitive motion to attach and detach from the base of the adapter thus providing for a simpler blade replacement process.

Abstract: A method is provided for evaluating the delivery and effectiveness of engine performance chemicals and products for reducing intake valve deposits for gasoline direct injection and port fuel injection engines. The engine evaluation tool provides the ability to repeatedly quantify the relative improvements between engine performance and maintenance products through a series of tests in a controlled environment with parameters that simulate intake valve and combustion chamber conditions of an engine. Non-limiting examples of test engine parameters illustratively include air fuel ratio, intake air flow, temperature of sample, oscillation frequency, presentation angle of replaceable sample, and product delivery method that includes throttle body upstream, port vacuum in plenum, and by fuel injector.

Abstract: A method is provided for evaluating the delivery and effectiveness of engine performance chemicals and products for reducing intake valve deposits for gasoline direct injection and port fuel injection engines. The engine evaluation tool provides the ability to repeatedly quantify the relative improvements between engine performance and maintenance products through a series of tests in a controlled environment with parameters that simulate intake valve and combustion chamber conditions of an engine. Non-limiting examples of test engine parameters illustratively include air fuel ratio, intake air flow, temperature of sample, oscillation frequency, presentation angle of replaceable sample, and product delivery method that includes throttle body upstream, port vacuum in plenum, and by fuel injector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device including a wiper blade having a length measured from a first end of the wiper blade to a second end of the wiper blade that is adjustable without removal of material of the wiper blade and a housing removably connected to the wiper blade. The present invention also relates to a method of adjusting a length of a wiper blade including providing a wiper blade having a first length and adjusting said wiper blade to have a second length different than the first length without removal of material of the wiper blade.