US3138036A
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Steering wheel clamp
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-10-05
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Granted: 1964-06-23
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Expires: 1981-10-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carson Edward Todd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:21
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D15/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5757; Y10T70/5765; Y10T70/577; Y10T70/5774
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
IN A VEHICLE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A STEERING WHEEL; A VEHICLE FRAME; A CLOSURE MEMBER MOVABLE FROM AN OPEN POSITION TO A CLOSED POSITION ABUTTING SAID FRAME; A CLAMP ATTACHABLE TO THE STEERING WHEEL; AN ARM ADJUSTABLY CARRIED BY SAID CLAMP; AND AN ELEMENT CARRIED BY ONE END OF SAID ARM AND ADAPTED TO BE CLAMPED BETWEEN SAID CLOSURE MEMBER AND SAID FRAME WHEN SAID CLOSURE MEMBER IS IN CLOSED POSITION, WHEREBY SAID CLAMP AND ADJUSTABLE ARM EFFECTIVELY EXTEND THE RADIUS OF SAID STEERING WHEEL TO A POINT CLOSE TO SAID CLOSURE MEMBER, AND SAID ELEMENT ENGAGED BETWEEN SAID CLOSURE MEMBER AND SAID FRAME HOLDS SAID STEERING WHEEL IN A RELATIVELY FIXED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
IN A VEHICLE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A STEERING WHEEL; A VEHICLE FRAME; A CLOSURE MEMBER MOVABLE FROM AN OPEN POSITION TO A CLOSED POSITION ABUTTING SAID FRAME; A CLAMP ATTACHABLE TO THE STEERING WHEEL; AN ARM ADJUSTABLY CARRIED BY SAID CLAMP; AND AN ELEMENT CARRIED BY ONE END OF SAID ARM AND ADAPTED TO BE CLAMPED BETWEEN SAID CLOSURE MEMBER AND SAID FRAME WHEN SAID CLOSURE MEMBER IS IN CLOSED POSITION, WHEREBY SAID CLAMP AND ADJUSTABLE ARM EFFECTIVELY EXTEND THE RADIUS OF SAID STEERING WHEEL TO A POINT CLOSE TO SAID CLOSURE MEMBER, AND SAID ELEMENT ENGAGED BETWEEN SAID CLOSURE MEMBER AND SAID FRAME HOLDS SAID STEERING WHEEL IN A RELATIVELY FIXED POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-06-23 | 1967-12-23 | 1968-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-23 | 1971-12-23 | 1972-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-23 | 1975-12-23 | 1976-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |