US3884092A
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Steering wheel arm rest attachment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-21
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Granted: 1975-05-20
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Expires: 1993-11-21
Abstract
Abstract An arm rest is disclosed for use on top of an automobile steering whheel to allow the operator of the automobile to rest his forearms during a long drive. Several embodiments show apparatus which may be attached or detached to the rim of the steering wheel as desired, while another form shows the structure formed as an integral part of the steering wheel.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley E Raudebaugh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:47
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D1/00; B62D1/02; B62D1/04; B62D1/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/20834; Y10T74/2087; Y10T74/20876
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
An armrest for use upon an automobile steering wheel having a rim, comprising a narrow cushion strip which is continuous and extends substantially the full width of said wheel at a zone near a diameter thereof, a stiffener member secured to the under side of said cushion strip and extending the entire width of said wheel at said zone, and means for detachably securing said stiffener member to the rim of said steering wheel including said stiffener member terminating in a deformable portion at each end, and each said deformable portion being bent to provide a hook there, said hooks so spaced and shaped as to hold said stiffener member wedged on said wheel at one side of said wheel diameter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
An armrest for use upon an automobile steering wheel having a rim, comprising a narrow cushion strip which is continuous and extends substantially the full width of said wheel at a zone near a diameter thereof, a stiffener member secured to the under side of said cushion strip and extending the entire width of said wheel at said zone, and means for detachably securing said stiffener member to the rim of said steering wheel including said stiffener member terminating in a deformable portion at each end, and each said deformable portion being bent to provide a hook there, said hooks so spaced and shaped as to hold said stiffener member wedged on said wheel at one side of said wheel diameter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
134 words
An armrest for use upon an automobile steering wheel having a rim, comprising a narrow cushion strip which is continuous and extends substantially the full width of said wheel at a zone near a diameter thereof, a stiffener member secured to the under side of said cushion strip and extending the entire width of said wheel at said zone, and means for detachably securing said stiffener member to the rim of said steering wheel including a block at each end of said stiffener member, a slot in each block opening toward said stiffener member, said stiffener member having a projection at each end extending beyond said cushion strip in a position and of a size to enter one of said slots snugly, and detachable clamp means for securing each block to said wheel rim.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
134 words
An armrest for use upon an automobile steering wheel having a rim, comprising a narrow cushion strip which is continuous and extends substantially the full width of said wheel at a zone near a diameter thereof, a stiffener member secured to the under side of said cushion strip and extending the entire width of said wheel at said zone, and means for detachably securing said stiffener member to the rim of said steering wheel including a block at each end of said stiffener member, a slot in each block opening toward said stiffener member, said stiffener member having a projection at each end extending beyond said cushion strip in a position and of a size to enter one of said slots snugly, and detachable clamp means for securing each block to said wheel rim.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
147 words
An armrest for use upon an automobile steering wheel having a rim, comprising a narrow cushion strip which is continuous and extends substantially the full width of said wheel at a zone near a diameter thereof, a stiffener member secured to the under side of said cushion strip and extending the entire width of said wheel at said zone, and means for detachably securing said stiffener member to the rim of said steering wheel including two projections integral with said wheel rim and extending generally radially inward and opposite each other on a line parallel to a diameter of said wheel which is at right angles to the path of travel of said automobile when said wheel is in a position corresponding to travel straight ahead, said parallel line being near said diameter, and detachable means for securing opposite ends of said stiffener to said projections respectively.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
147 words
An armrest for use upon an automobile steering wheel having a rim, comprising a narrow cushion strip which is continuous and extends substantially the full width of said wheel at a zone near a diameter thereof, a stiffener member secured to the under side of said cushion strip and extending the entire width of said wheel at said zone, and means for detachably securing said stiffener member to the rim of said steering wheel including two projections integral with said wheel rim and extending generally radially inward and opposite each other on a line parallel to a diameter of said wheel which is at right angles to the path of travel of said automobile when said wheel is in a position corresponding to travel straight ahead, said parallel line being near said diameter, and detachable means for securing opposite ends of said stiffener to said projections respectively.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
88 words
An armrest for use upon an automobile steering wheel having a rim, comprising a narrow cushion strip, a stiffener member secured to the under side of said cushion sTrip, and means for detachably securing said stiffener member to the rim of said steering wheel wherein said cushion strip comprises two separate portions, two separate stiffener members are secured, one to the under side of each such portion, and said last named means comprises a clamp for securing each of said stiffener members to the rim of said wheel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
88 words
An armrest for use upon an automobile steering wheel having a rim, comprising a narrow cushion strip, a stiffener member secured to the under side of said cushion sTrip, and means for detachably securing said stiffener member to the rim of said steering wheel wherein said cushion strip comprises two separate portions, two separate stiffener members are secured, one to the under side of each such portion, and said last named means comprises a clamp for securing each of said stiffener members to the rim of said wheel.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-05-19 | 1978-11-18 | 1979-05-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-19 | 1982-11-18 | 1983-05-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-19 | 1986-11-18 | 1987-05-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |