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Clipboard for an automobile steering wheel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-10-27
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Granted: 1988-02-23
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Expires: 2006-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A clipboard is provided with a flexible hook which allows it to be selectively positioned over a curved vehicle steering wheel. A bottom portion of the clipboard is provided with a Velcro attachment strap to securely attach the clipboard to the steering wheel. The clipboard may then be used to hold books, writing material, or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E. White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:13
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43L; B43L3/00; B43L3/008; B42; B42D; B42D17/00; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/001; B60N3/002; B60N3/005; B60R; B60R7/00; B60R7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A clipboard selectively attachable to a vehicle's steering wheel, said clipboard comprising: a. clipboard means; b. first attachment means fixedly secured to said clipboard means and being engageable with said vehicle steering wheel, said first attachment means comprising a hook means fixedly secured to a topmost portion of said clipboard means, said hook means being formed from a rigid material, said hook means further comprising a planar extended portion and a curvilinear portion integrally attached to said planar extended portion, said curvilinear portion having a free end, said free end being spaced apart from said clipboard means, thereby to define a gap through which a topmost portion of said vehicle steering wheel may be inserted; and, c. second attachment means fixedly secured to said clipboard means and being engageable with said vehicle steering wheel, said second attachment means comprising a flexible hook and loop, said hook and loop further comprising a Velcro fastener, said Velcro fastener being fixedly securable to a bottommost portion of said vehicle steering wheel, thereby to effect a secure engagement of said clipboard means to said vehicle steering wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A clipboard selectively attachable to a vehicle's steering wheel, said clipboard comprising: a. clipboard means; b. first attachment means fixedly secured to said clipboard means and being engageable with said vehicle steering wheel, said first attachment means comprising a hook means fixedly secured to a topmost portion of said clipboard means, said hook means being formed from a rigid material, said hook means further comprising a planar extended portion and a curvilinear portion integrally attached to said planar extended portion, said curvilinear portion having a free end, said free end being spaced apart from said clipboard means, thereby to define a gap through which a topmost portion of said vehicle steering wheel may be inserted; and, c. second attachment means fixedly secured to said clipboard means and being engageable with said vehicle steering wheel, said second attachment means comprising a flexible hook and loop, said hook and loop further comprising a Velcro fastener, said Velcro fastener being fixedly securable to a bottommost portion of said vehicle steering wheel, thereby to effect a secure engagement of said clipboard means to said vehicle steering wheel.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-02-22 | 1991-08-24 | 1992-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-02-22 | 1995-08-24 | 1996-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-02-22 | 1999-08-24 | 2000-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |