US3576139A
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A steering wheel having a rim with a lining secured thereon
Assignee: Personal SAS
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Filing: 1969-03-11
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Granted: 1971-04-27
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Expires: 1989-03-11
Abstract
Abstract A lined steering wheel rim is disclosed, which comprises a core having a U-shaped cross section and a resilient cushioning member surrounding the core partially. A liner surrounds the cushioning member and has free edges slipped into the interior of the Ushaped chamber of the core. Blocks lock the edges of the liner in position by snugly engaging the inner confronting faces of the Ushaped inner space of the core.
Inventors
- 👤 Giovanni Conterno
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:13
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D1/00; B62D1/02; B62D1/04; B62D1/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49481; Y10T29/49488; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/20834
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A steering wheel comprising a rim including a core having a boxlike profile with a cross-sectional shape substantially in the form of a U, a supporting member of a resiliently yielding material encasing the core along the entire cross section thereof except for the open portion of the U, a lining externally secured on the supporting member and having Free edges which enter the interior of the supporting member at said U so as to engage each side of the core at said U, and block-shaped locking means inserted into said U to snugly hold said free edges against the sides of the core at said U.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A steering wheel comprising a rim including a core having a boxlike profile with a cross-sectional shape substantially in the form of a U, a supporting member of a resiliently yielding material encasing the core along the entire cross section thereof except for the open portion of the U, a lining externally secured on the supporting member and having Free edges which enter the interior of the supporting member at said U so as to engage each side of the core at said U, and block-shaped locking means inserted into said U to snugly hold said free edges against the sides of the core at said U.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A steering wheel according to claim 1 wherein the U-shaped cross section of the core and the supporting member have open portions facing inwardly towards the center of the steering wheel and said block has a rectangular cross section and is constituted of a relatively stiff material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A steering wheel according to claim 1 wherein said block is a U-shaped rolled section with resilient flanges whose ends are spread apart and engaged with a snapping action against corresponding inner sides of the U-shaped core.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB980673A
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US3222952A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-04-26 | 1974-10-26 | 1975-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-26 | 1978-10-26 | 1979-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-26 | 1982-10-26 | 1983-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |