US3893349A
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Steering wheel for vehicles
Assignee: Creators Ltd
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Filing: 1974-02-20
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Granted: 1975-07-08
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Expires: 1994-02-20
Abstract
Abstract A steering wheel for a vehicle comprising a rim, spokes and a hub, wherein the rim comprises a plurality of separately made metallic sections each of which is bent inwards at its ends to form spoke parts.
Inventors
- 👤 Vernon Denis Stent
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:54
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D1/00; B62D1/02; B62D1/04; B62D1/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/20834
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A steering wheel for a vehicle and comprising a rim connected to a hub by Spokes, wherein the rim comprises a plurality of separately made metallic sections each of which is bent inwards towards the hub to provide spoke parts, characterized in that the hub is metal and includes oppositely extending radial arms each provided with longitudinally extending flanges which are bent over in opposite directions to grip the inner ends of the spoke parts of each section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A steering wheel for a vehicle and comprising a rim connected to a hub by Spokes, wherein the rim comprises a plurality of separately made metallic sections each of which is bent inwards towards the hub to provide spoke parts, characterized in that the hub is metal and includes oppositely extending radial arms each provided with longitudinally extending flanges which are bent over in opposite directions to grip the inner ends of the spoke parts of each section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A steering wheel according to claim 1 wherein each of the metallic sections is a covered wire of generally C-shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A steering wheel according to claim 2 wherein the rim has two sections each of which comprises a semi-circular rim portion with inwardly bent radial portions forming the spoke parts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
A steering wheel according to claim 2 wherein the rim has three sections one of which comprises a semi-circular rim portion with inwardly bent radial portions forming spoke parts whilst each of the other two sections is quadranted having inwardly bent radial portions which form spoke parts at right angles to one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A steering wheel according to claim 1 wherein the hub comprises two plates of channel-section one lying within the other to define channels which extend radially of the hub, the inner ends of the spoke parts of the sections being secured to the hub within the channels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
A steering wheel according to claim 1, said flanges defining channels, each metallic rim section is a covered wire of cruciform cross-section, the inner ends of the spoke parts lie in the channels, and the hub flanges are crimped over the inner ends of the spoke parts to secure the metallic rim section to the hub.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
80 words
A steering wheel for a vehicle and comprising a rim connected to a hub by spokes, wherein the rim comprises a plurality of separately made metallic sections, each of which is bent inwards towards the hub to form spoke parts, wherein the hub comprises two plates of channel-section, one lying within the other to define channels which extend radially of the hub, the inner ends of the spoke parts of the sections being secured to the hub within the channels.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
80 words
A steering wheel for a vehicle and comprising a rim connected to a hub by spokes, wherein the rim comprises a plurality of separately made metallic sections, each of which is bent inwards towards the hub to form spoke parts, wherein the hub comprises two plates of channel-section, one lying within the other to define channels which extend radially of the hub, the inner ends of the spoke parts of the sections being secured to the hub within the channels.
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) | 1978-07-07 | 1979-01-06 | 1979-07-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-07 | 1983-01-06 | 1983-07-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-07 | 1987-01-06 | 1987-07-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |