Abstract: An illumination device adapted for attachment to a surface of a rotatable wheel comprises a rigid body having a substantially flat surface to which is attached an adhesive material effective to adhere the illumination device to a desired position on the wheel surface. The illumination device also comprises a light source, a power source, such as one or more batteries, and an electrical circuit that includes a switch for closing the circuit to result in production of light by the light source. The switch may be a motion-activated switch, a simple on-off switch, or other suitable types. In embodiments disclosed, a cavity in the rigid body holds the batteries, and a lamp cover houses the light source (and selected elements of the electrical circuit). The invention also is directed to forming a lighting pattern on a wheel by positioning such illumination devices on selected positions on the wheel, and activating them to create a desired lighting pattern.

Abstract: A new and improved windshield wiper system is disclosed which includes a heating mechanism that heats each windshield wiper in order to prevent a buildup of ice and snow in freezing weather. The heating mechanism includes a set of heating coils that would be attached to the base of each windshield wiper in between the connecting rod and the blade of each windshield wiper. The heating coils would be attached to the top surface of blade to prevent any scratching or other damage to the front windshield. The heating coils of the heating mechanism would be attached to a power means, which would preferably be the battery of the vehicle to which the present invention would be attached.