US3714844A
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US
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Steering wheel consisting of a light frame integrally moulding, processed from a flat plate
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-22
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Granted: 1973-02-06
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Expires: 1991-01-22
Abstract
Abstract A steering wheel for a motor vehicle having a frame with ring, spoke and boss portions. The spoke portion has cuts to absorb mechanical shocks. The ring, spoke and boss portions define a space to enclose required driving instruments and at least a part of the ring portion is coated with covering material. The ring portion is noncircular and the steering wheel spokes enclose an air bag therein.
Inventors
- 👤 J Tsuda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:42
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D1/00; B62D1/02; B62D1/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/20834
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
In a steering wheel for a motor vehicle comprising a light integral frame made of flat basic material, with ring, spoke and boss portions, the ring portion having a required bent or curved cross-section; the spoke portion has a concave-convex, bent or curved cross-section, the spoke portion being provided with cuts to absorb the mechanical shocks; and the boss portion having an aperture for the boss; the improvement therein, wherein the said spoke portion, the said ring portion and the boss portion define a space therein to enclose required driving instruments, and at least part of said ring portion is coated with a covering material, and further, the said ring portion is formed into a non-circular shape.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
In a steering wheel for a motor vehicle comprising a light integral frame made of flat basic material, with ring, spoke and boss portions, the ring portion having a required bent or curved cross-section; the spoke portion has a concave-convex, bent or curved cross-section, the spoke portion being provided with cuts to absorb the mechanical shocks; and the boss portion having an aperture for the boss; the improvement therein, wherein the said spoke portion, the said ring portion and the boss portion define a space therein to enclose required driving instruments, and at least part of said ring portion is coated with a covering material, and further, the said ring portion is formed into a non-circular shape.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
117 words
In a steering wheel for a motor vehicle comprising a light integral frame made of flat basic material, with ring, spoke and boss portions, the ring portion having a required bent or curved cross-section; the spoke portion has a concave-convex, bent or curved cross-section, the spoke portion being provided with cuts to absorb the mechanical shocks; and the boss portion having an aperture for the boss; the improvement therein, wherein the said spoke portion, the said ring portion and the boss portion define a space therein to enclose required driving instruments, and at least part of said ring portion is coated with a covering material, and further, the said ring portion is formed into a non-circular shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
117 words
In a steering wheel for a motor vehicle comprising a light integral frame made of flat basic material, with ring, spoke and boss portions, the ring portion having a required bent or curved cross-section; the spoke portion has a concave-convex, bent or curved cross-section, the spoke portion being provided with cuts to absorb the mechanical shocks; and the boss portion having an aperture for the boss; the improvement therein, wherein the said spoke portion, the said ring portion and the boss portion define a space therein to enclose required driving instruments, and at least part of said ring portion is coated with a covering material, and further, the said ring portion is formed into a non-circular shape.
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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) | 1976-02-06 | 1976-08-07 | 1977-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-06 | 1980-08-07 | 1981-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-06 | 1984-08-07 | 1985-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |