Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Elements
Reexamination Certificate
2001-04-10
2003-03-04
Bucci, David A. (Department: 3682)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Elements
C074S553000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06526845
ABSTRACT:
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
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REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a hand control attachment apparatus used on a steering wheel or the like. It is more commonly known as a steering knob or a detachable spinner which can be mounted as an accessory on the rim of an automobile steering wheel or the like to facilitate turning with just one hand in a more natural position, as well as minimize fatigue overall.
2. Description of the Prior Art
The following is a list of patents which are considered relevant to this invention: Shipley (U.S. Pat. No. 1,861,586), Deer (U.S. Pat. No. 2,441,061), Stites (2,482,641), Rose (U.S. Pat. No. 3,776,064), Fujimori (U.S. Pat. No. 5,289,736), Jones (U.S. Pat. No. 5,520,071), and foreign patent number 608,044 (Italy, 09/1960). The problems with these spinners in the past have been their cumbersome sizes and their troublesome installation and detachment . . . all of which have made them unsafe for use. They require a time consuming process of first figuring out how to put one on and then going through the many steps of adjustments to get one on to fit just right. After all the work, one is stuck with an ugly bulging handle that has proven in the past to be most unpleasant to knuckles, fingers, and nails.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
For the first time, the essential supporting base will be hidden inside the steering knob to minimize occupied space and damage to the steering wheel. This new spinner locks to any wheel the same way in the fewest steps possible. Not only does this new steering knob eliminates all the false of previously made spinners, it goes beyond to introduce an interchangeable top. It will appeal to those who want to personalize their spinner by allowing a custom image to be the center of attention or to change the feel of their spinner from time to time.
REFERENCES:
patent: 1861586 (1932-06-01), Shipley
patent: 2101519 (1937-12-01), Thorp
patent: 2267308 (1941-12-01), Russell et al.
patent: 2274069 (1942-02-01), Johnson
patent: 2432262 (1947-12-01), Thorp
patent: 2441061 (1948-05-01), Deer
patent: 2475858 (1949-07-01), Riemann
patent: 2482641 (1949-09-01), Stites
patent: 2567901 (1951-09-01), Wood
patent: 2710138 (1955-06-01), Burrows
patent: 2733617 (1956-02-01), Schmidt
patent: 2790330 (1957-04-01), Sinko
patent: 2932982 (1960-04-01), Enders
patent: 3776064 (1973-12-01), Rose
patent: 5289736 (1994-03-01), Fujimori
patent: 5520071 (1996-05-01), Jones
patent: 5585578 (1996-12-01), Shimotori
patent: 608044 (1960-09-01), None
Bucci David A.
Hansen Colby
Pilgrim Mark A.
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