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Steering wheel platform
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-09-28
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Granted: 1989-02-21
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Expires: 2007-09-28
Abstract
Abstract This invention is a readily attachable and removable portable platform for use in conjunction with a vehicle steering wheel. The platform contains slots located on its edges which facilitate detachable mounting in a variety of positions on steering wheel rims of various diameters and grip thicknesses. One of the slots contains notches for adjusting the position of the platform relative to the steering wheel.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce E. McAllister
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:33
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/001; B60N3/002; B60N3/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A portable platform for detachable mounting on and support by a steering wheel having a rim comprising: a generally parallelogram-shaped platform member comprising an upper edge, a lower edge, a left side edge, a right side edge, and generally parallel planar top and bottom surfaces; and two generally parallel elongated, U-shaped steering wheel rim receiving slot means in said platform member, said slot means opening in a generally common direction, and positioned generally parallel to said upper and lower edges and disposed to be removably engagable with the rim of the steering wheel, one said slot means being disposed on one of said side edges and substantially near said upper edge of said platform member, and said other slot means being disposed on said upper edge and substantially near said other side edge of said platform member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A portable platform for detachable mounting on and support by a steering wheel having a rim comprising: a generally parallelogram-shaped platform member comprising an upper edge, a lower edge, a left side edge, a right side edge, and generally parallel planar top and bottom surfaces; and two generally parallel elongated, U-shaped steering wheel rim receiving slot means in said platform member, said slot means opening in a generally common direction, and positioned generally parallel to said upper and lower edges and disposed to be removably engagable with the rim of the steering wheel, one said slot means being disposed on one of said side edges and substantially near said upper edge of said platform member, and said other slot means being disposed on said upper edge and substantially near said other side edge of said platform member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A portable platform in accordance with claim 1 wherein at least one said slot means comprises at least two steering wheel rim engaging notches therein for adjusting the position of said portable platform on the steering wheel rim and for preventing lateral slipping of said platform on the steering wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A portable platform in accordance with claim 2 wherein said steering wheel rim engaging notches comprise curved portions, each fittable to a steering wheel rim.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A portable platform in accordance with claim 1 wherein at least one said slot means has an outwardly divergent opening for ease in receiving the steering wheel rim and for varying the position of said portable platform relative to the steering wheel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A portable platform in accordance with claim 1 wherein said platform member is generally rectangular in shape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A portable platform in accordance with claim 1 wherein said upper edge comprises an elongated indented portion generally extending between said steering wheel rim receiving slot means for avoiding interference with any hub the steering wheel may have.
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