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US5673237A
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Steering wheel alarm clock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-01-29
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Granted: 1997-09-30
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Expires: 2016-01-29
Abstract
Abstract A steering wheel alarm clock for mounting to a steering wheel and alerting a driver to a passage of a predetermined amount of time. The inventive device includes a housing having a semi-circular upper edge which can be positioned against an interior surface of a steering wheel. Straps extend from the housing and can be secured about the steering wheel to mount the housing thereto. An alarm clock module is mounted to the front face of the housing and can be manually operated to actuate a beeper to alert a driver to a passage of a predetermined length of time.
Inventors
- 👤 Steve Blank
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:30
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04B; G04B47/00; G04B47/001; G04G; G04G17/00; G04G17/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A steering wheel alarm clock comprising: a steering wheel; a housing having a semi-circular upper edge which can be abuttingly positioned against an interior surface of a steering wheel, the housing is shaped so as to define a pair of strap slots, the semi-circular upper edge is shaped so as to define a concave surface; a pair of straps including a first strap and a second strap mounted to the housing which can be secured about the steering wheel, the straps being directed through strap slots in the housing; an electronic alarm clock module mounted within the housing, the electronic alarm clock module includes a digital display mounted on a front face of the housing, and a beeper mounted to the housing and electrically coupled to the alarm clock module the alarm clock module includes an increase switch and a decrease switch mounted to the housing and electrically coupled to the module for adjusting an amount of time for the alarm clock module to monitor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A steering wheel alarm clock comprising: a steering wheel; a housing having a semi-circular upper edge which can be abuttingly positioned against an interior surface of a steering wheel, the housing is shaped so as to define a pair of strap slots, the semi-circular upper edge is shaped so as to define a concave surface; a pair of straps including a first strap and a second strap mounted to the housing which can be secured about the steering wheel, the straps being directed through strap slots in the housing; an electronic alarm clock module mounted within the housing, the electronic alarm clock module includes a digital display mounted on a front face of the housing, and a beeper mounted to the housing and electrically coupled to the alarm clock module the alarm clock module includes an increase switch and a decrease switch mounted to the housing and electrically coupled to the module for adjusting an amount of time for the alarm clock module to monitor.
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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) | 2000-09-29 | 2001-03-31 | 2001-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-09-29 | 2005-03-31 | 2005-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-09-29 | 2009-03-31 | 2009-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |