US4915035A
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Automobile food service tray
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-01-23
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Granted: 1990-04-10
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Expires: 2009-01-23
Abstract
Abstract A novel compact rigid food serving tray horizontally attached to an automobile steering wheel at any elevation regardless of the steering wheels inclination to the vertical. The tray being supported on the steering wheel by two right angle frames slidably engaging longitudinal slots on each side of the bottom of the tray. The transverse portions of the frames inwardly turned towards each other and having means for adjusting the spacing therebetween. A leakproof beverage container well located on the front center of the tray for holding cans, bottles, glasses and so forth.
Inventors
- 👤 Bobby D. Clark
- 👤 Shirley J. McMillan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:23
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/001; B60N3/002; B60N3/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A flat rectangular service tray for use on vehicle steering wheels having rims in a plane angularly to the horizontal wherein the improvement comprises: a. two right angle frame members each with the horizontal portions approximately one third the length of the vertical portions; b. the frames slidably supported by the vertical portions engaging longitudinal slots on each side of the bottom of the tray; c. the horizontal portions of the frame turned towards each other providing clamping action for attaching the tray to the steering wheel; d. the longitudinal slots having means for adjusting the transverse spacing between the vertical portions of the frame members; e. a beverage container support well located on the top front center of the tray; and, f. the beverage container well being water proof to prevent condensation on the beverage containers from leaking through to the bottom of the tray.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A flat rectangular service tray for use on vehicle steering wheels having rims in a plane angularly to the horizontal wherein the improvement comprises: a. two right angle frame members each with the horizontal portions approximately one third the length of the vertical portions; b. the frames slidably supported by the vertical portions engaging longitudinal slots on each side of the bottom of the tray; c. the horizontal portions of the frame turned towards each other providing clamping action for attaching the tray to the steering wheel; d. the longitudinal slots having means for adjusting the transverse spacing between the vertical portions of the frame members; e. a beverage container support well located on the top front center of the tray; and, f. the beverage container well being water proof to prevent condensation on the beverage containers from leaking through to the bottom of the tray.
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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) | 1993-04-09 | 1993-10-09 | 1994-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-04-09 | 1997-10-09 | 1998-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-04-09 | 2001-10-09 | 2002-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |