Windshield Wipers: The Blink That Cost EverythingThe heavy price of fighting a patent war alone

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The Secret Life of Objects

A tragic accident on a wedding night sparked a revolutionary automotive safety feature. Robert Kearns invented the intermittent wiper after losing sight in one eye, only to have his idea stolen by industry giants. His decades-long crusade for justice secured his legacy but dismantled his sanity and marriage, revealing the dark side of American innovation.