US4166559A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Notepad attachment
Assignee: MEMORISER Ltd
•
Filing: 1978-01-19
•
Granted: 1979-09-04
•
Expires: 1998-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A notepad attachment for mounting a notepad onto the hub of a steering wheel of a motor vehicle includes a platform member with a recess therein, and an annular resilient mounting cushion which is disposed between the platform member and the hub of the steering wheel. An elastic cord or lace is threaded through annularly spaced holes in the base of the recess and round the back of the spoke or spokes of the wheel. The notepad is disposed in the recess of the platform, and a further recess is provided in the platform member for a pencil which is anchored to the platform member by a suitable cord.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth Richardson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:57
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/001; B60N3/002; B60N3/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
An apparatus to be connected to the steering wheel of a vehicle for holding a notepad, said apparatus comprising: a platform member to be positioned over the hub of said steering wheel normal to the axis of rotation of said steering wheel, said platform member having a rigid recess in the bottom thereof for receiving said notepad and a plurality of holes through said recess; resilient cushion means surrounding and holding therein the edge of said platform member and positioned between said platform member and said steering wheel for cushioning said platform member from said steering wheel and for preventing said platform member from rattling against said wheel, the center portion of said cushion means being open behind said holes in said platform member; and flexible cording means fitted through said holes in said platform member and surrounding said steering wheel beneath said platform member for securing said platform member and cushion means thereunderneath against said steering wheel.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
158 words
An apparatus to be connected to the steering wheel of a vehicle for holding a notepad, said apparatus comprising: a platform member to be positioned over the hub of said steering wheel normal to the axis of rotation of said steering wheel, said platform member having a rigid recess in the bottom thereof for receiving said notepad and a plurality of holes through said recess; resilient cushion means surrounding and holding therein the edge of said platform member and positioned between said platform member and said steering wheel for cushioning said platform member from said steering wheel and for preventing said platform member from rattling against said wheel, the center portion of said cushion means being open behind said holes in said platform member; and flexible cording means fitted through said holes in said platform member and surrounding said steering wheel beneath said platform member for securing said platform member and cushion means thereunderneath against said steering wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, further comprising means attached to said platform member for receiving and holding therein a writing instrument.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said platform member has a writing instrument recess therein for holding a writing instrument.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a cord for connecting a writing instrument to said platform member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparaus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said flexible cording means is comprised of one elastically extensible cord fitted through said holes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said resilient cushion means has, on the underneath surface thereof adjacent said steering wheel, a plurality of circumferential concentric ridges.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-09-03 | 1983-03-05 | 1983-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-09-03 | 1987-03-05 | 1987-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-09-03 | 1991-03-05 | 1991-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |