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Patent application title:

Steering wheel book stand

Publication number:

-

Publication date:
Application number:

14/757,167

Filed date:

2015-11-30

✅ Patent granted

Patent number:

US 9,731,656 B1

Grant date:

2017-08-15

PCT filing:

-

PCT publication:

-

Examiner:

Justin Larson

Adjusted expiration:

2035-11-30

Smart Summary: A steering wheel book stand helps readers enjoy books comfortably while in their cars. It holds the book on the steering wheel, allowing drivers to use their hands for other tasks instead of holding the book. The stand is made of two support bars and a plate that can be adjusted to fit different steering wheel sizes. It is designed to fold easily for storage when not in use. Made from lightweight aluminum, the stand is strong, easy to clean, and won't rust. 🚀 TL;DR

Abstract:

My invention is a steering wheel book stand. The purpose of the stand is to provide freedom and comfort to a reader while in their vehicle. The stand includes supports bars and a support plate that are adaptable to fit different size steering wheels.

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Classification:

  1. Performing operations; transporting
  2. Vehicles in general

B60R7/08 »  CPC main

Stowing or holding appliances inside vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps Disposition of racks, clips or the like

B60R11/00 »  CPC further

Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for

B60R2011/001 »  CPC further

Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by position inside the vehicle Vehicle control means, e.g. steering-wheel or column

B60R2011/0082 »  CPC further

Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by mounting means; Adjustable or movable supports collapsible, e.g. for storing after use

Description

BACKGROUND

My steering wheel book stand provides a driver with the freedom to use their hands for other things and not a need to hold a book. The stand will maintain the book on the steering wheel, will alleviate the stress of holding the book, and will give hours of book reading comfort.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front view of the steering wheel stand on a steering wheel

FIG. 2 is a front view of the stand plate

FIG. 3 is a side view of the steering wheel stand

FIG. 4 is a front view of the support bars

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The steering wheel book stand comprises two support bars and a stand plate. The support bars are pivotally attached together so as to fold like a scissor between a use and non-use position. The top end of each support bar includes a hook portion designed to engage a steering wheel near the 11 o'clock and 1 o'clock positions. Each support bar can be made from a ⅛″ thick and 1″ wide piece of aluminum that is 18″ long not including the hooked portion. The stand plate can be made from a ⅛″ thick, 1¼″ wide piece of aluminum angle stock that is 16″ long. The aluminum construction allows the book stand to be strong, light weight, easy to clean, and rust free. The stand plate includes a series of fastener holes for receiving a pair of wing nut fasteners which fasten each support bar to the stand plate. Adjusting the position of the wing nut fasteners in different holes on the stand plate will adjust the width of the book stand to fit different size steering wheels.

Claims

The invention claimed is:

1. A book stand for use on a steering wheel, the book stand comprising: a pair of support bars pivotally joined together, wherein each support bar includes a hooked portion at a top end thereof for engagement with the steering wheel, and wherein each support bar includes a fastener hole at a bottom end thereof; and a stand plate including at least four fastener holes along a length thereof; wherein a pair of wing nut fasteners are fed through the support bar fastener holes and corresponding ones of the at least four stand plate fastener holes to form an assembled book stand; wherein the wing nut fasteners can be fed through different ones of the at least four stand plate fastener holes in order to adjust the book stand to fit different size steering wheels.

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Images & Drawings included:

Fig. 01 - Steering wheel book stand
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Fig. 02 - Steering wheel book stand
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Fig. 03 - Steering wheel book stand
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Fig. 04 - Steering wheel book stand
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Fig. 05 - Steering wheel book stand
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