PACKAGING AND KIT FOR WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WINDSHIELD WIPER ACCESSORIES

Abstract

A kit for connecting a wiper blade and a wiper arm, the kit including a container that includes: a first panel having a first interior surface; a first enclosure attached to the first interior surface; a second panel having a second interior surface; and a second enclosure attached to the second interior surface. The container further including a hinge attached to the first panel and the second panel. The kit including a wiper blade contained in an interior of the first enclosure and a connector for attaching the wiper blade to a wiper arm, wherein the connector is contained in an interior of the second enclosure.

Description

BACKGROUND

1. Technical Field

The present invention relates to packaging for windshield wipers and windshield wiper accessories.

2. Background Information

Automobiles use a variety of wiper arms to move a wiper blade. Since wiper blades need to be replaced periodically, a consumer often has difficulty in matching the wiper arm of his or her automobile with a wiper blade that can be attached thereto. In the past, this situation was addressed by supplying multiple connectors in either separate packages or with the wiper blade itself so that the consumer could match the appropriate connector with the wiper arm of the consumer's automobile. Often it is hard for the consumer to easily ascertain from the packaging of the connectors whether the connectors are appropriate for his or her wiper arm or whether their attachment will be difficult. In addition, the packaging of connectors often is neither aesthetically pleasing nor educational in nature and so the selling of the connectors by a vendor to a consumer can be difficult. Furthermore, often when opening up the contents of the packages, the connectors and instructions can be strewn in different directions causing a delay in both finding the connectors and instructions and understanding the operation of the connectors from the instructions. Since there is not a convenient place to store the connectors and instructions once taken out of their package, the connectors and instructions can be easily lost or damaged.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

One aspect of the present invention regards a kit for connecting a wiper blade and a wiper arm, the kit including a container that includes: a first panel having a first interior surface; a first enclosure attached to the first interior surface; a second panel having a second interior surface; and a second enclosure attached to the second interior surface. The container further including a hinge attached to the first panel and the second panel. The kit including a wiper blade contained in an interior of the first enclosure and a connector for attaching the wiper blade to a wiper arm, wherein the connector is contained in an interior of the second enclosure.

A second aspect of the present invention regards a container that includes a first panel having a first interior surface and a first enclosure attached to the first interior surface. The container including a second panel having a second interior surface and a second enclosure attached to the second interior surface. The container further including a hinge attached to the first panel and the second panel.

A third aspect of the present invention regards a kit for connecting a wiper blade and a wiper arm, the kit including a container that has a panel that includes a first exterior surface and a second exterior surface that faces opposite the first exterior surface. The container includes a first enclosure attached to the first exterior surface and a second enclosure attached to the first exterior surface, wherein the exterior surface has an opening that is in fluid communication with an interior of the first enclosure. The container including a cover removably attached to the second exterior surface so as to expose the opening when at least partially removed from the second exterior surface. The kit further including a wiper blade contained in an interior of the second enclosure and a connector for attaching the wiper blade to a wiper arm, wherein the connector is contained in the interior of the first enclosure.

A fourth aspect of the present invention regards a container that includes a panel having a first exterior surface and a second exterior surface that faces opposite the first exterior surface. The container including a first enclosure attached to the first exterior surface, wherein the exterior surface has an opening that is in fluid communication with an interior of the first enclosure. The container including a second enclosure attached to the first exterior surface. The container further including a cover removably attached to the second exterior surface so as to expose the opening when at least partially removed from the second exterior surface.

A fifth aspect of the present invention regards a kit for connecting a wiper blade and a wiper arm, the kit including a container having a panel and an enclosure attached to the panel, wherein the enclosure has an indentation that extends toward the panel. The container includes a cover removably attached to either the panel or the enclosure, wherein the cover at least partially covers the indentation. The kit further including a wiper blade contained in an interior of the enclosure and a connector for attaching the wiper blade to a wiper arm, wherein the connector is contained in the indentation and the cover prevents the connector from being removed from the indentation.

A sixth aspect of the present invention regards a container that includes a panel and an enclosure attached to the panel, wherein the enclosure has an indentation that extends toward the panel. The container further includes a cover removably attached to either the panel or the enclosure, wherein the cover at least partially covers the indentation, wherein the cover prevents an object placed within the indentation from being removed from the indentation.

A seventh aspect of the present invention regards a kit for connecting a wiper blade and a wiper arm, the kit including a container having an opening that allows access to a first interior volume of the container. The container including a cap that is inserted into the opening and engages a surface of the container so as to prevent access to the interior volume. The cap includes a wall that defines a second interior volume and a removable cover that prevents access to the second interior when at a first position and allows access to the second interior when at a second position. The kit including a wiper blade contained in the first interior volume and a connector for attaching the wiper blade to a wiper arm, wherein the connector is contained in the second interior volume.

An eighth aspect of the present invention regards a container that includes a surface having an opening that allows access to a first interior volume of the container. The container includes a cap that is inserted into the opening and engages the surface so as to prevent access to the interior volume. The cap includes a wall that defines a second interior volume and a removable cover that prevents access to the second interior when at a first position and allows access to the second interior when at a second position.

One or more aspects of the present invention provide the advantage of allowing a consumer to easily ascertain from the packaging of the connectors whether the connectors are appropriate for his or her wiper arm or whether there attachment will be difficult.

One or more aspects of the present invention provide the advantage of providing packaging of connectors that is aesthetically pleasing and educational in nature so as to improve the sale of the connectors by a vendor to a consumer.

One or more aspects of the present invention provide the advantage of providing an orderly manner of opening a package of windshield wiper materials and instructions and understanding the operation of the contents of the windshield wiper materials.

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and constitute part of this specification, and, together with the general description given above and the detailed description given below, serve to explain features of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

In the drawings:

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a kit for a windshield wiper and windshield wiper accessories that uses an embodiment of a container in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the container of FIG. 1 in a partially closed position;

FIG. 3 shows a top view of the container of FIG. 1 in a closed position;

FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of a second embodiment of a kit for a windshield wiper and windshield wiper accessories that uses a second embodiment of a container in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the container of FIG. 4 in a closed position;

FIG. 6 shows a top view of the container of FIG. 4 in a partially closed position;

FIG. 7 shows a front view of a third embodiment of a kit for a windshield wiper and windshield wiper accessories that uses a third embodiment of a container in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 8 shows a rear perspective view of the container of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9A shows a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of a kit for a windshield wiper and windshield wiper accessories that uses a fourth embodiment of a container in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 9B is a bottom view of the container of FIG. 9A;

FIG. 10A shows a perspective view of a fifth embodiment of a kit for a windshield wiper and windshield wiper accessories that uses a fifth embodiment of a container in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 10B is a bottom view of the container of FIG. 10A;

FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of a sixth embodiment of a kit for a windshield wiper and windshield wiper accessories that uses a sixth embodiment of a container in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 12 is a partially exploded view of the kit and container of FIG. 11;

FIG. 13 shows a perspective view of a seventh embodiment of a kit for a windshield wiper and windshield wiper accessories that uses a seventh embodiment of a container in accordance with the present invention; and

FIG. 14 is a partially exploded view of a cap used with the kit and container of FIG. 13.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

FIGS. 1-3 show a kit 100 for connecting a wiper blade 102 and a wiper arm. The kit 100 includes a container 104 that includes a first panel 106 made of a resilient material, such as cardboard, and having a first interior surface 108 and a first transparent enclosure 110 made of clear plastic attached to the first interior surface 108. The container 104 includes a second panel 112 made of a resilient material, such as cardboard, and having an interior surface 114 and a transparent enclosure 116 made of clear plastic attached to the interior surface 114. As shown in FIG. 1, there may be more than one enclosure 116 attached to the interior surface 114.

The two panels 106 and 112 are attached to one another via a hinge 118. As shown in FIG. 1, the hinge 118 is rectangular in shape and is hingedly attached to each of the panels 106 and 112 along linear recessed webs 120.

As shown in FIG. 1, the interior of the enclosure 110 includes a wiper blade 102. As to the enclosures 116 of the panel 112, they can include windshield wiper accessories, such as connectors for attaching wiper blade 102 to a wiper arm, and a film to be applied to the wiper blade 102. Regarding the wiper blade 102 and the connectors to be included in the enclosures 110 and 116, those distributed under the Rain-X trademark by ITW Global Brands are a possibility. In addition, the following connectors are possible as described in: 1) pending U.S. regular patent application filed on the same day as the present application, having the title of UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR FOR ATTACHMENT OF A WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE WITH MULTIPLE TYPES OF WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS and assigned attorney docket number 14656/6, client reference number ITW 61967, and 2) pending U.S. regular patent application filed on the same day as the present application, having the title of CONNECTORS AND CONNECTOR KIT FOR ATTACHMENT OF A WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE TO MULTIPLE TYPES OF WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS and assigned attorney docket number 14656/7, client reference number ITW 61968, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

With the wiper blade 102 in the interior of the enclosure 110 and the wiper blade accessories contained in the enclosures 116, the container 104 allows for a number of ways of displaying the contents of the container 104 in an aesthetically pleasing manner. For example, the container 104 can be opened like a book and placed on a flat surface in the manner shown in FIG. 1.

The container 104 can be folded up into a reduced size as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. As shown, folding the container 104 about recessed webs 120 results in the front faces 122 of enclosures 116 lying against or near the portion of the interior surface 108 of panel 106. At this position, the panels 106 and 112 can be locked together by pressing protrusions 124 of panel 112 into corresponding indents 126 of panel 106 as shown in FIG. 3.

Even in this locked position, the container can be used to show the contents of the container 104. In particular, the panel 112 has transparent windows 128 on its exterior side 130 that are aligned with the enclosures 116 so that the contents of the enclosures 116 can be easily viewed. It is also possible that the panel 106 has a transparent window on its exterior side 131 so that the contents of the enclosure 110 can be viewed when the container 104 is in the closed position of FIG. 3. In this closed configuration, the container 104 can be hung on a hook or the like in a store so that the contents of the container 104 can be viewed and the container 104 is efficiently stored. A handle 132 can be attached to either panel 106, 112 to serve for hanging the container 104 on a hook.

Note that when the container 104 is opened up as shown in FIG. 1, indicia 134 are positioned next to each enclosure 116 so that the consumer can read information about the contents of the enclosure next to the indicia. For example, the information can include instructions for possible uses for the contents. By having the indicia 134 placed on the container 104, the chance for losing the instructions is greatly diminished.

A variation of the kit 100 and container 104 is shown in FIGS. 4-6 where like items are identified by like numerals. In particular, the kit 200 of FIGS. 4-6 is almost identical to kit 100 with the exception that protrusions 124 and indents 126 of container 104 have been eliminated in container 202. In their place, the container includes a third panel 202 hingedly attached to the panel 112. As shown in FIG. 4, the third panel 204 can be made of two hinged pieces 206 and 208, wherein the hinged piece 208 can include an attachment structure 210, such as the hook and loop connector sold under the trademark Velcro. When the container 202 is closed in a manner similar to the closing of container 104 of FIG. 1, the piece 208 wraps around the exterior side of panel 106 as shown in FIG. 6 wherein the attachment structure 210 engages an attachment structure 212 on the panel 106. Once the panel 106 and piece 208 are attached to one another, end caps 214 can be fitted over the exposed ends 216 so as to protect the container 202.

FIGS. 7 and 8 show a kit 300 for connecting a wiper blade 102 and a wiper arm. The kit 300 includes a container 302. The container 302 includes a panel 304 that has a first exterior surface 306 and a second exterior surface 308 that faces opposite the first exterior surface 306. The first exterior surface 306 has a number of openings formed therein. As shown in FIG. 7, the first exterior surface 306 has a transparent enclosure 310 made of clear plastic attached thereto. Other transparent enclosures 312 are also attached to the exterior surface 306. The bases of the enclosures 310 and 312 have shapes that correspond to the shapes of the openings of the first exterior surface 306. The bases of the enclosures 310 and 312 are placed around such openings.

Regarding the second exterior surface 308 it can be removably attached to the first exterior surface 306 by many processes, such as thin film seal, foil, sticker or cardboard sleeve. As shown in FIG. 8, the second exterior surface 308 has openings 314 that are in fluid communication with the interiors of corresponding enclosures 312.

As shown in FIG. 7, a wiper blade 102 is contained in the interior of the enclosure 310 and windshield wiper accessories, such as connectors for attaching wiper blade 102 to a wiper arm or film, are contained in the other enclosures 312. Regarding the wiper blade 102 and the connectors to be included in the enclosures 310 and 312, those distributed under the Rain-X trademark by ITW Global Brands are a possibility. In addition, the following connectors are possible as described in: 1) pending U.S. regular patent application filed on the same day as the present application, having the title of UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR FOR ATTACHMENT OF A WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE WITH MULTIPLE TYPES OF WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS and assigned attorney docket number 14656/6, client reference number ITW 61967, and 2) pending U.S. regular patent application filed on the same day as the present application, having the title of CONNECTORS AND CONNECTOR KIT FOR ATTACHMENT OF A WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE TO MULTIPLE TYPES OF WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS and assigned attorney docket number 14656/7, client reference number ITW 61968, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

Covers 316 are removably attached to the second exterior surface 308 so as to expose their corresponding openings 314 when at least partially removed from the second exterior surface 308 as shown in FIG. 8. So when an accessory is to be used, the appropriate cover 316 is partially peeled away and the accessory is taken out of the enclosure. Peeling away of a cover 316 is accomplished by grabbing the portion of the cover 316 over indentation 317 and pulling away from second exterior surface 308. After use, the accessory can be returned to its enclosure and the cover 316 can be placed over the opening so that the cover 316 adheres to the surface 308. As shown in FIG. 8, perforated lines 318 are formed in the exterior surface 308 to alert the user that there are specific enclosures located underneath areas defined by the perforated lines and the outer edges of the surface 308. Thus, a user can obtain access to specific windshield wiper components without the risk of releasing unwanted components from the container 302.

Besides the accessories, access to the wiper blade is possible by grabbing the second exterior surface 308 at indentation 319 and pulling away until access to the wiper blade 102 in enclosure 310 is achieved.

Note that the kit 300 includes additional features for the benefit of consumers and vendors. For example, the second exterior surface 308 can include indicia 320 that contains information regarding use of the item to which it is positioned nearest. For example, the indicia on the left side of FIG. 8 would regard the wiper blade 102 and the indicia in areas A, B and C would regard the accessories underneath those areas. Indicia 320 located over the enclosure 310 provides information regarding the wiper blade 102 in enclosure 310. Having indicia 320 on the exterior surface 308 avoids the loss or destruction of the instructions for use of the contents of the kit 300. In addition, the kit includes a handle 322 attached to the panel 304. Hanging the kit 300 via handle 322 can aid in storage and marketing the product for vendors.

FIGS. 9A and 9B show a kit 400 for connecting a wiper blade 102 and a wiper arm. The kit 400 includes a container 402. The container 402 includes a panel 404 and a transparent enclosure 406 made of clear plastic attached to the panel 404. As shown in FIGS. 9A-B, three indentations 408 are formed in the enclosure 406 so as to extend toward the panel 404. The enclosure 406 contains a wiper blade 102 and the indentations 408 contain windshield wiper accessories, such as connectors for attaching wiper blade 102 to a wiper arm or film for application to the wiper blade 102. Regarding the wiper blade 102 and the connectors to be included in the enclosure 406 and the indentations 408, those distributed under the Rain-X trademark by ITW Global Brands are a possibility. In addition, the following connectors are possible as described in: 1) pending U.S. regular patent application filed on the same day as the present application, having the title of UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR FOR ATTACHMENT OF A WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE WITH MULTIPLE TYPES OF WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS and assigned attorney docket number 14656/6, client reference number ITW 61967, and 2) pending U.S. regular patent application filed on the same day as the present application, having the title of CONNECTORS AND CONNECTOR KIT FOR ATTACHMENT OF A WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE TO MULTIPLE TYPES OF WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS and assigned attorney docket number 14656/7, client reference number ITW 61968, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

Surrounding a portion of the enclosure 406 is a cardboard cover 410 made of a material, such as sticker wrap, that is removably attached to either the panel 404 or the enclosure 406. As shown in FIGS. 9A-B, the cover 410 has cut-out openings 412 that at least partially cover the indentations 408. Thus, the contents of the indentations 408 are visible to a user.

As shown in FIG. 9B, a retainer 414 is located within each indentation 408, wherein a surface 416 of the indentation 408 and the retainer 414 define an interior space in which the contents of the indentation 408 is located. Note that the retainer 414 is made of a transparent material and is generally in the shape of an open box. The lower edges of the retainer 414 are attached to the surface 416 via an adhesive or the like so that interior space defined by the retainer 414 and surface 416 is sealed. Note that the cover 410 allows a user to view the contents of the retainer 414.

Note that in order to obtain access to the contents of the indentations 408 the cover 410 is removed and the retainers 414 are separated from the surface 416. In order to obtain access to the wiper blade 102, the backing of panel 404, made of cardboard or of a clam shell construction, is removed.

Note that the kit 400 includes additional features for the benefit of consumers and vendors. For example, the cover 410 at areas next to the covers 412 can include indicia 416 that contains information regarding use of the item to which it is positioned nearest. Again, this reduces the possibility that instructions in the indicia is lost or damaged. In addition, the kit includes a handle 418 attached to the panel 404. Hanging the kit 400 via handle 418 can aid in storage and marketing the product for vendors.

A variation of the kit 400 and container 402 is shown in FIGS. 10A-B where like items are identified by like numerals. In particular, the kit 500 of FIGS. 10A-B is almost identical to kit 400 with the exception that the cardboard cover 410 is replaced by a sticker wrap 502 that is attached to the enclosure 406. The sticker wrap 502 includes transparent covers 504 that allow the contents of the indentations 408. In addition, the retainer 414 is replaced by a U-shaped separator tray 506 that can be attached directly to surface 416 or retained within indentation 408 by the sticker 502.

FIGS. 11 and 12 show a kit 600 for connecting a wiper blade 102 and a wiper arm. The kit 600 includes a cylindrical container 602 that is made of a transparent material, such as clear plastic. At each end of the container 602, caps 604 and 606 are inserted into the openings of the container and attach themselves to a surface of the container 602, such as the rims of the container 602. As shown in FIG. 11, the container 602 contains a wiper blade 102 and the caps 604 and 606 prevent access to the interior volume of the container 602.

As shown in FIG. 12, the cap 606 includes an interior wall 608 that defines an interior volume 610. The cap 606 includes a removable cover 612 that includes an adhesive that adheres the cover 612 to a portion of the cap 606, such as the rim 614 of the cap 606. The cover 612 prevents access to the interior volume 610 when at a closed position when the cover 612 entirely covers the interior volume 610 as shown in FIG. 11. The cover 612 allows access to the interior volume 610 when at an open position shown in FIG. 12. Note that the interior volume 610 can include windshield wiper accessories, such as connectors for attaching wiper blade 102 to a wiper arm or film. Regarding the wiper blade 102 and the connectors to be included in the container 602 and the cap 606, those distributed under the Rain-X trademark by ITW Global Brands are a possibility. In addition, the following connectors are possible as described in: 1) pending U.S. regular patent application filed on the same day as the present application, having the title of UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR FOR ATTACHMENT OF A WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE WITH MULTIPLE TYPES OF WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS and assigned attorney docket number 14656/6, client reference number ITW 61967, and 2) pending U.S. regular patent application filed on the same day as the present application, having the title of CONNECTORS AND CONNECTOR KIT FOR ATTACHMENT OF A WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE TO MULTIPLE TYPES OF WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS and assigned attorney docket number 14656/7, client reference number ITW 61968, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

Note that the kit 600 includes additional features for the benefit of consumers and vendors. For example, the exterior surface of the cover 612 can include indicia 616 that contains information regarding use of the item which is contained within the cap 606. In addition, the cap 604 may have the same structure as cap 606 so that it also contains windshield wiper accessories.

A variation of the kit 600 is shown in FIGS. 13-14 where like items are identified by like numerals. In particular, the kit 700 of FIGS. 13-14 is almost identical to kit 600 with the exception that the cap 604 is replaced by a cap 702 that is incapable of containing an accessory. The cap 702 wraps around the bottom edges of the container 602. Furthermore, cap 606 is replaced by a nested cap 704 that includes an insertion portion 706 that is inserted into the top opening of the container 602. The insertion portion 706 includes an interior wall 708 that defines an interior volume 710. The cap 704 includes an end portion 712 engages the insertion portion 706 by being inserted within the interior volume 710, wherein the end portion 712 includes an interior wall 714 that defines an interior volume 716. The interior volume 716 is enclosed by a removable cover 718 that has the same structure as cap 702. Like cap 702, the cover 718 wraps around a top portion of the outer walls of the end portion 712. In order to prevent access to the interior volume of the container 602, a shrink wrap film wrapper 707 is placed over the exterior surface of the nested cap 704 and the exterior surface of container 602.

Note that either one or both of the interior volumes of the end portion 712 and the insertion portion 706 can contain windshield wiper accessories. Access to them is accomplished by simply removing wrapper 707 and cover 718 and pulling end portion 712 out of insertion portion 706. In addition, indicia 616 can be included on the cap 704 and/or the wrapper 707 so as to provide instructions regarding the use of the contents of the container 602.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes could be made to the embodiments described above without departing from the broad inventive concept thereof. It is understood, therefore, that this invention is not limited to the particular embodiments disclosed, but it is intended to cover modifications within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A kit for connecting a wiper blade and a wiper arm, the kit comprising:

a container comprising: a first panel comprising a first interior surface; a first enclosure attached to said first interior surface; a second panel comprising a second interior surface; a second enclosure attached to said second interior surface; a hinge attached to said first panel and said second panel;

a wiper blade contained in an interior of said first enclosure;

a connector for attaching said wiper blade to a wiper arm, wherein said connector is contained in an interior of said second enclosure.

2. The kit of claim 1, wherein said first enclosure and said second enclosure are transparent.

3. The kit of claim 1, wherein either said first interior surface or said second interior surface comprises indicia that contains information regarding use of said wiper blade and/or said connector.

4. The kit of claim 1, wherein said first enclosure comprises a first structure to engage a second structure of said second panel.

5. The kit of claim 4, wherein said first structure comprises an indent and said second structure is a protrusion.

6. The kit of claim 1, further comprising a transparent window formed in said second panel that allows a user to view said interior of said second enclosure.

7. The kit of claim 1, wherein when said first panel is pivoted about said hinge so that said first interior surface faces said second interior surface and said first enclosure is positioned adjacent to said second enclosure.

8. The kit of claim 1, further comprising an end cap that covers an end defined by said first panel, said hinge and said second panel.

9. The kit of claim 1, further comprising a handle attached to either said first panel or said second panel.

10. The kit of claim 7, further comprising:

a third panel hingedly attached to said second panel, wherein said third panel engages an exterior side of said first panel so as to attach said first panel to said third panel.

11. A container comprising:

a first panel comprising a first interior surface;

a first enclosure attached to said first interior surface;

a second panel comprising a second interior surface;

a second enclosure attached to said second interior surface; and

a hinge attached to said first panel and said second panel.

12. The container of claim 11, wherein said first enclosure and said second enclosure are transparent.

13. The container of claim 11, wherein said first enclosure comprises a first structure to engage a second structure of said second panel.

16. The container of claim 13, wherein said first structure comprises an indent and said second structure is a protrusion.

17. The container of claim 11, further comprising a transparent window formed in said second panel that allows a user to view said interior of said second enclosure.

18. The container of claim 11, wherein when said first panel is pivoted about said hinge so that said first interior surface faces said second interior surface and said first enclosure is positioned adjacent to said second enclosure.

19. The container of claim 11, further comprising an end cap that covers an end defined by said first panel, said hinge and said second panel.

20. The container of claim 11, further comprising a handle attached to either said first panel or said second panel.

21. The container of claim 18, further comprising:

a third panel hingedly attached to said second panel, wherein said third panel engages an exterior side of said first panel so as to attach said first panel to said third panel.

22. The container of claim 21, further comprising an end cap that covers an end defined by said first panel, said hinge said second panel and said third panel.

23. A kit for connecting a wiper blade and a wiper arm, the kit comprising:

a container comprising: a panel comprising: a first exterior surface; a second exterior surface that faces opposite said first exterior surface, a first enclosure attached to said first exterior surface; a second enclosure attached to said first exterior surface; and wherein said exterior surface has an opening that is in fluid communication with an interior of said first enclosure; a cover removably attached to said second exterior surface so as to expose said opening when at least partially removed from second exterior surface; a wiper blade contained in an interior of said second enclosure; a connector for attaching said wiper blade to a wiper arm, wherein said connector is contained in said interior of said first enclosure.

24. The kit of claim 23, wherein said first enclosure and said second enclosure are transparent.

25. The kit of claim 23, wherein said cover comprises indicia that contains information regarding use of said connector.

26. The kit of claim 23, further comprising a handle attached to said panel.

27. The kit of claim 23, wherein said second exterior surface comprises a perforated line that allows for said first enclosure to be easily separated from said second enclosure along said perforated line.

28. A container comprising:

a panel comprising: a first exterior surface; and a second exterior surface that faces opposite said first exterior surface; a first enclosure attached to said first exterior surface, wherein said exterior surface has an opening that is in fluid communication with an interior of said first enclosure; a second enclosure attached to said first exterior surface; and

a cover removably attached to said second exterior surface so as to expose said opening when at least partially removed from second exterior surface.

29. The container of claim 28, wherein said first enclosure and said second enclosure are transparent.

30. The container of claim 28, further comprising a handle attached to said panel.

31. The container of claim 28, wherein said second exterior surface comprises a perforated line that allows for said first enclosure to be easily separated from said second enclosure along said perforated line.

32. A kit for connecting a wiper blade and a wiper arm, the kit comprising:

a container comprising: a panel; an enclosure attached to said panel, wherein said enclosure has an indentation that extends toward said panel; a cover removably attached to either said panel or said enclosure, wherein said cover at least partially covers said indentation;

a wiper blade contained in an interior of said enclosure;

a connector for attaching said wiper blade to a wiper arm, wherein said connector is contained in said indentation and said cover prevents said connector from being removed from said indentation.

33. The kit of claim 32, wherein said cover is sticker wrap.

34. The kit of claim 33, wherein said cover is at least partially transparent so that said connector is visible to a user.

35. The kit of claim 32, further comprising a retainer that is located within said indentation, wherein a surface of said indentation and said retainer define an interior space in which said connector is located, and wherein said cover prevents said retainer from being removed from said indentation.

36. The kit of claim 34, wherein said retainer is transparent, and said cover allows a user to view said retainer.

37. The kit of claim 32, wherein said enclosure is transparent.

38. The kit of claim 32, wherein said cover comprises indicia that contains information regarding use of said connector.

39. The kit of claim 32, further comprising a handle attached to said panel.

40. A container comprising:

a panel;

an enclosure attached to said panel, wherein said enclosure has an indentation that extends toward said panel; and

a cover removably attached to either said panel or said enclosure, wherein said cover at least partially covers said indentation, wherein said cover prevents an object placed within said indentation from being removed from said indentation.

41. The container of claim 40, wherein said cover is sticker wrap.

42. The container of claim 41, wherein said cover is at least partially transparent so that an object placed within said indentation is visible to a user.

43. The container of claim 40, further comprising a retainer that is located within said indentation, wherein a surface of said indentation and said retainer define an interior space, and wherein said cover prevents said retainer from being removed from said indentation.

44. The container of claim 43, wherein said retainer is transparent, and said cover allows a user to view said retainer.

45. The container of claim 40, wherein said enclosure is transparent.

45. The container of claim 40, further comprising a handle attached to said panel.

46. A kit for connecting a wiper blade and a wiper arm, the kit comprising:

a container having an opening that allows access to a first interior volume of said container, said container comprising a cap that is inserted into said opening and engages a surface of said container so as to prevent access to said interior volume, wherein said cap comprises: a wall that defines a second interior volume; and a removable cover that prevents access to said second interior when at a first position and allows access to said second interior when at a second position;

a wiper blade contained in said first interior volume; and

a connector for attaching said wiper blade to a wiper arm, wherein said connector is contained in said second interior volume.

47. The kit of claim 46, wherein said removable cover comprises an adhesive that adheres said cover to a portion of said cap.

48. The kit of claim 46, wherein said container is transparent.

49. The kit of claim 46, wherein said cap comprises indicia that contains information regarding use of said connector.

50. The kit of claim 46, wherein said cap has a nested structure comprising:

an insertion portion that is inserted into said opening and engages said container so as to prevent access to said interior volume, wherein said insertion portion comprises a second wall that defines a third interior volume; and

an end portion that engages said insertion portion by being inserted within said third interior volume, wherein said end portion comprises said wall that defines said second interior volume.

51. The kit of claim 50, wherein said third interior volume contains a second connector.

52. A container comprising:

a surface having an opening that allows access to a first interior volume of said container;

a cap that is inserted into said opening and engages said surface so as to prevent access to said interior volume, wherein said cap comprises: a wall that defines a second interior volume; and a removable cover that prevents access to said second interior when at a first position and allows access to said second interior when at a second position.

53. The container of claim 52, wherein said removable cover comprises an adhesive that adheres said cover to a portion of said cap.

54. The container of claim 52, wherein said container is transparent.

55. The container of claim 52, wherein said cap has a nested structure comprising:

an insertion portion that is inserted into said opening and engages said container so as to prevent access to said interior volume, wherein said insertion portion comprises a second wall that defines a third interior volume; and

an end portion that engages said insertion portion by being inserted within said third interior volume, wherein said end portion comprises said wall that defines said second interior volume.