In 1903, Mary Anderson received a patent for an invention that cleaned precipitation and debris. Her initial version was controlled by a handle inside a vehicle. Her invention was widespread within 15 years. By what alliterative name (we need both words!) do we know Mary's invention?

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1. In 1903, Mary Anderson received a patent for an invention that cleaned precipitation and debris. Her initial version was controlled by a handle inside a vehicle. Her invention was widespread within 15 years. By what alliterative name (we need both words!) do we know Mary's invention?