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Patent application title:

Wheel desk

Publication number:

US20100229763A1

Publication date:
Application number:

12/381,746

Filed date:

2009-03-16

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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Classification:

  1. Performing operations; transporting
  2. Vehicles in general

B60N3/005 »  CPC main

Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of tables or trays of trays mounted on the steering wheel

A47B37/00 IPC

Tables adapted for other particular purposes

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

See “Application Data Sheet”

STATEMENT OF FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

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.

Claims

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.

Resources

Images & Drawings included:

Fig. 01 - Wheel desk
Fig. 01
Fig. 02 - Wheel desk
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