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US6148738A
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Steering wheel mountable laptop table
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1999-09-13
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Granted: 2000-11-21
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Expires: 2019-09-13
Abstract
Abstract In a laptop table adapted to be mounted on a steering wheel, a basic body has at one end spaced hooks forming a support structure for supporting the base body on the steering wheel and a table is mounted on the base body so as to be height adjustable and pivot structure are provided for pivotally supporting the table on the base body and locking it in a particular angular pivot position with respect to the base body.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert Richter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:43
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/001; B60N3/002; B60N3/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A laptop table for mounting on a steering wheel of a motor vehicle, comprising: a base body having at one end spaced hooks forming a support structure for engaging the base body with the steering wheel, a table supported on said base body so as to be height adjustable and pivot means for pivotally supporting said table and locking said table in a particular angular pivot position with respect to the base body, said base body having an elongated opening and said table including a guided member extending through said opening, said guided member having projections at opposite sides of said base body so as to firmly engage said base body between said projections when said guided member is tilted relative to said base body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A laptop table for mounting on a steering wheel of a motor vehicle, comprising: a base body having at one end spaced hooks forming a support structure for engaging the base body with the steering wheel, a table supported on said base body so as to be height adjustable and pivot means for pivotally supporting said table and locking said table in a particular angular pivot position with respect to the base body, said base body having an elongated opening and said table including a guided member extending through said opening, said guided member having projections at opposite sides of said base body so as to firmly engage said base body between said projections when said guided member is tilted relative to said base body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A laptop table according to claim 1, wherein the space between said hooks is about 13 cm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A laptop table according to claim 1, wherein said hooks are provided with soft slide resistant surface structures in the area where the hooks are in contact with the steering wheel when mounted thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A laptop table according to claim 1, wherein said projections are bolts extending through said guided member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A laptop table according to claim 1, wherein said base body has recesses disposed at opposite sides of said elongated opening for receiving said projections and firmly holding said table in engagement with said base body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A laptop table according to claim 1, wherein at least portions of said table are provided with a slide-resistant surface layer.
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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) | 2003-11-21 | 2004-05-22 | 2004-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-11-21 | 2008-05-22 | 2008-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-11-21 | 2012-05-22 | 2012-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |