US4139217A
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Vehicular desk unit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-19
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Granted: 1979-02-13
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Expires: 1997-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A board-like desk member has a planar writing surface and a spaced opposite parallel planar back surface. A fastening device affixed to the back surface of the desk member removably affixes the desk member to the steering wheel of the vehicle in juxtaposition with the steering wheel and parallel to such wheel whereby a person seated behind the wheel may comfortably use the desk member as a desk. A ledge member extends across the desk member and is slidably mounted thereon for movement from top to bottom thereof. A securing device releasably secures the ledge member to a desired position on the writing surface of the desk member.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald A. Jamison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 00:28
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43L; B43L3/00; B43L3/008; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/001; B60N3/002; B60N3/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A vehicular desk unit for an automotive vehicle having a steering wheel, said vehicular desk unit comprising a board-like desk member having a substantially planar writing surface and a spaced opposite substantially parallel substantially planar back surface, said desk member having a top, a bottom and sides; fastening means affixed to the back surface of the desk member for removably affixing said desk member to the steering wheel in substantial juxtaposition with said steering wheel and substantially parallel to said steering wheel whereby a person seated behind said steering wheel may comfortably use said desk member as a desk; a ledge member extending across the desk member and slidably mounted on said desk member for movement from top to bottom thereof; and securing means for releasably securing the ledge member to a desired position on the writing surface of the desk member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A vehicular desk unit for an automotive vehicle having a steering wheel, said vehicular desk unit comprising a board-like desk member having a substantially planar writing surface and a spaced opposite substantially parallel substantially planar back surface, said desk member having a top, a bottom and sides; fastening means affixed to the back surface of the desk member for removably affixing said desk member to the steering wheel in substantial juxtaposition with said steering wheel and substantially parallel to said steering wheel whereby a person seated behind said steering wheel may comfortably use said desk member as a desk; a ledge member extending across the desk member and slidably mounted on said desk member for movement from top to bottom thereof; and securing means for releasably securing the ledge member to a desired position on the writing surface of the desk member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A vehicular desk unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein said fastening means comprises C-type spring clamps.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
A vehicular desk unit as claimed in claim 1, wherein said securing means comprises a first plurality of spaced holes in the writing surface of the desk member along one side thereof, a second plurality of spaced holes in the writing surface of said desk member along the other side thereof and a pair of pegs releasably insertable in the holes for preventing the ledge member from sliding downward.
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) | 1982-02-12 | 1982-08-14 | 1983-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-12 | 1986-08-14 | 1987-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-12 | 1990-08-14 | 1991-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |