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Steering wheel protective cushion
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-01-13
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Granted: 1993-04-13
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Expires: 2012-01-13
Abstract
Abstract A cushion or pillow adapted to the steering wheel of a vehicle which is removably attached and which allows the driver safe access to the steering wheel and does not impair his frontal vision or his use of the horn and still allows a view of the instrument panel. Herein shown is a preferred embodiment which is inflatable and deflatable and a second embodiment which does not require inflation with either embodiment being used in conjunction with/without a prior art "air bag".
Inventors
- 👤 Harold L. Hull
- 👤 William A. Young
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 03:47
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/01; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R2021/0293; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/20834; Y10T74/2087
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
An inflatable cushion adapted to be mounted on the steering wheel of a vehicle comprising; a bladder, said bladder having air-inflating and deflating means, said cushion having removable mounting means to attach said cushion to said steering wheel, said cushion having at least one cavity and said cavity having a transparent covering.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
52 words
An inflatable cushion adapted to be mounted on the steering wheel of a vehicle comprising; a bladder, said bladder having air-inflating and deflating means, said cushion having removable mounting means to attach said cushion to said steering wheel, said cushion having at least one cavity and said cavity having a transparent covering.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The inflatable cushion of claim 1 in which said means to removably mount said cushion to said steering wheel is an elastic steering wheel cover, said cover being suitably affixed to said cushion, said cover being capable of surrounding and capturing said steering wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The inflatable cushion of claim 2 in which said elastic steering wheel cover is of sufficient strength to hold said cushion in place on said steering wheel, yet is weak enough to be forceably released from said steering wheel when used in conjunction with an explosive air bag when said air bag is deployed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The inflatable cushion of claim 1 in which said means to removably mount said cushion to said steering wheel is multiple straps with fastening means of the loop and pile variety.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-04-12 | 1996-10-12 | 1997-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-04-12 | 2000-10-12 | 2001-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-04-12 | 2004-10-12 | 2005-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |