US4102377A
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Steering wheel cover device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-07
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Granted: 1978-07-25
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Expires: 1997-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A steering wheel cover device for maintaining a steering wheel cool in hot climates. The cover includes a cover sheet which overlies the rear of the top section of the steering wheel and the entire upwardly facing area of the steering wheel. A layer of open cell synthetic plastic foam is secured to the interior surface of the cover sheet to abut the steering wheel.
Inventors
- 👤 Nels M. Ostrem
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:06
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D1/00; B62D1/02; B62D1/04; B62D1/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/20876
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A steering wheel cover device, comprising: a cover sheet of scorch-resistant material formed with an arcuate upper pocket section which receives the upper half of the steering wheel, and a frontal skirt depending from the front of said pocket section to overlie the lower section of the steering wheel; and a layer of synthetic plastic heat insulating foam secured to the inner surface of said cover sheet that engages the steering wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A steering wheel cover device, comprising: a cover sheet of scorch-resistant material formed with an arcuate upper pocket section which receives the upper half of the steering wheel, and a frontal skirt depending from the front of said pocket section to overlie the lower section of the steering wheel; and a layer of synthetic plastic heat insulating foam secured to the inner surface of said cover sheet that engages the steering wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A steering wheel cover device as set forth in Claim 1 wherein: said cover sheet is heat ray-reflecting and said foam is of the open cell type.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A steering wheel cover device as set forth in Claim 1 wherein: said cover sheet is provided with a lifting loop.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB190427322A
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US2601881A
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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) | 1981-07-24 | 1982-01-23 | 1982-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-24 | 1986-01-23 | 1986-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-24 | 1990-01-23 | 1990-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |