The idea for the wipers occurred while Kearns was commuting to Case Western Reserve University to work on his doctorate.

作为交换生在西储大学攻读博士学位时，他头脑中有了做雨刷的想法。

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They claimed since the defendant in the case, the Moscow city government, partly finances local courts and pays the judges' housing, commuting and telephone bills, these courts may not be deemed entirely independent and impartial.

BBC: Chaos in court for Moscow claim