US20100229763A1 - Wheel desk - Google Patents

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US20100229763A1
US20100229763A1 US12/381,746 US38174609A US2010229763A1 US 20100229763 A1 US20100229763 A1 US 20100229763A1 US 38174609 A US38174609 A US 38174609A US 2010229763 A1 US2010229763 A1 US 2010229763A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N3/00—Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
    • B60N3/001—Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of tables or trays
    • B60N3/002—Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of tables or trays of trays
    • B60N3/005—Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of tables or trays of trays mounted on the steering wheel

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  • PHOTO. 1 is a frontal view of “The Wheel Desk” showing my new design
  • PHOTO. 2 is a lateral view thereof
  • the Wheel Desk is a portable desk/table that attaches to the steering wheel of a motor vehicle. The intent is to provide commercial drivers with a functional writing surface for completing their logs and other paperwork. While it is primarily designed with commercial vehicles in mind, its use can be extended to private passenger vehicles as well, for the purpose of writing and/or eating. It can be used in the same manner as any other table-like surface, within the confines of the driver area.
  • the Wheel Desk is designed to be used ONLY while the vehicle is NOT in motion, in accordance with the applicable governing Motor Vehicle laws.
  • the Wheel Desk is comprised of a flexible steering wheel cover with a flat, rigid surface affixed to the center.
  • the flexible rubber and/or stretch fabric steering-wheel-cover base fits snugly around the perimeter of the steering wheel. This can be manufactured in varying circumferences to accommodate different steering wheel sizes.
  • the center of the steering wheel cover contains a permanently attached flat, rigid surface, which can be made of wood, MDF, cardboard, plastic or any similar durable, nonporous material.
  • the flat center of the Wheel Desk lies on top of the steering wheel, with the flexible cover gripping the sides (circumference) of the steering wheel.

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Abstract

“The Wheel Desk” is a removable, portable desk/table that attaches to the steering wheel of a motor vehicle. It is comprised of a flexible rubber, elastic and/or stretch fabric steering-wheel-cover base. This can be manufactured in varying circumferences to accommodate different steering wheel sizes. The center of “The Wheel Desk” contains a permanently attached flat, rigid surface, which can be made of wood, MDF, plastic or any durable, nonporous material. It may also have indentations or cutouts designed to hold cups, writing utensils, etc. When attached to the steering wheel, the flat center of the Wheel Desk lies on top of the steering wheel, with the flexible cover snugly gripping the sides (perimeter) of the steering wheel. “The Wheel Desk” can be used in the same manner as any other table-like surface. While “The Wheel Desk” is attached to the steering wheel, the vehicle should not be in motion.

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    CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
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  • Not applicable (not Federally sponsored)
    • DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS
  • PHOTO. 1 is a frontal view of “The Wheel Desk” showing my new design;
  • PHOTO. 2 is a lateral view thereof;
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • Description
  • “The Wheel Desk” is a portable desk/table that attaches to the steering wheel of a motor vehicle. The intent is to provide commercial drivers with a functional writing surface for completing their logs and other paperwork. While it is primarily designed with commercial vehicles in mind, its use can be extended to private passenger vehicles as well, for the purpose of writing and/or eating. It can be used in the same manner as any other table-like surface, within the confines of the driver area.
  • The Wheel Desk is designed to be used ONLY while the vehicle is NOT in motion, in accordance with the applicable governing Motor Vehicle laws.
  • Manufacture Process
  • The Wheel Desk is comprised of a flexible steering wheel cover with a flat, rigid surface affixed to the center.
  • The flexible rubber and/or stretch fabric steering-wheel-cover base fits snugly around the perimeter of the steering wheel. This can be manufactured in varying circumferences to accommodate different steering wheel sizes. The center of the steering wheel cover contains a permanently attached flat, rigid surface, which can be made of wood, MDF, cardboard, plastic or any similar durable, nonporous material.
  • When attached to the steering wheel, the flat center of the Wheel Desk lies on top of the steering wheel, with the flexible cover gripping the sides (circumference) of the steering wheel.

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1. I, Howard Harris, claim the ornamental design for a table-top-like object (“The Wheel Desk”) affixed to the steering wheel of a motor vehicle as shown.
2. I, Howard Harris, claim the utility of a table-top-like object (“The Wheel Desk”) affixed to the steering wheel of a motor vehicle as shown.
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Citations (15)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3952988A (en) * 1975-01-17 1976-04-27 Easterly Herbert D Steering wheel mounted desk board
US4166559A (en) * 1977-01-20 1979-09-04 Memoriser Limited Notepad attachment
US4749161A (en) * 1987-04-09 1988-06-07 Gus Falcone Automobile steering wheel table
US4974805A (en) * 1989-01-17 1990-12-04 Douglas Cameron F Clipboard for steering wheel
US4995637A (en) * 1989-12-20 1991-02-26 Noboru Muraishi Motor vehicle work platform
US5207713A (en) * 1990-12-26 1993-05-04 Yohan Electronics Co., Ltd. Safety cover for steering wheel
US5386785A (en) * 1992-07-22 1995-02-07 Naor; Peter Combined support and article-support panel for use in conjunction with a vehicle steering wheel
US5487521A (en) * 1995-03-15 1996-01-30 Callahan; Jack D. Steering wheel mounted support for computer, printed matter, food, and/or beverage
US5558026A (en) * 1993-09-26 1996-09-24 Seibert; David S. Motor vehicle tray
USD409962S (en) * 1998-06-11 1999-05-18 Edward Demont Steering wheel desk top
US6305300B1 (en) * 2000-09-18 2001-10-23 Richard P. Honea Adjustable table system
US20040182195A1 (en) * 2003-03-20 2004-09-23 Lisa Bateman Steering wheel cover
US7017878B2 (en) * 2002-08-30 2006-03-28 James Guo Book holder on the steering wheel
US20070251963A1 (en) * 2006-04-13 2007-11-01 Chien-Hsing Lin Reading rack for use with vehicle
US7469871B2 (en) * 2005-02-01 2008-12-30 Cooper David T Universal clipboard

Patent Citations (15)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3952988A (en) * 1975-01-17 1976-04-27 Easterly Herbert D Steering wheel mounted desk board
US4166559A (en) * 1977-01-20 1979-09-04 Memoriser Limited Notepad attachment
US4749161A (en) * 1987-04-09 1988-06-07 Gus Falcone Automobile steering wheel table
US4974805A (en) * 1989-01-17 1990-12-04 Douglas Cameron F Clipboard for steering wheel
US4995637A (en) * 1989-12-20 1991-02-26 Noboru Muraishi Motor vehicle work platform
US5207713A (en) * 1990-12-26 1993-05-04 Yohan Electronics Co., Ltd. Safety cover for steering wheel
US5386785A (en) * 1992-07-22 1995-02-07 Naor; Peter Combined support and article-support panel for use in conjunction with a vehicle steering wheel
US5558026A (en) * 1993-09-26 1996-09-24 Seibert; David S. Motor vehicle tray
US5487521A (en) * 1995-03-15 1996-01-30 Callahan; Jack D. Steering wheel mounted support for computer, printed matter, food, and/or beverage
USD409962S (en) * 1998-06-11 1999-05-18 Edward Demont Steering wheel desk top
US6305300B1 (en) * 2000-09-18 2001-10-23 Richard P. Honea Adjustable table system
US7017878B2 (en) * 2002-08-30 2006-03-28 James Guo Book holder on the steering wheel
US20040182195A1 (en) * 2003-03-20 2004-09-23 Lisa Bateman Steering wheel cover
US7469871B2 (en) * 2005-02-01 2008-12-30 Cooper David T Universal clipboard
US20070251963A1 (en) * 2006-04-13 2007-11-01 Chien-Hsing Lin Reading rack for use with vehicle

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