Back light of steering wheel

Details Back light of steering wheel Back light of steering wheel

2011-05-03

2011-05-03

Luong, Vinh T. (Department: 3656)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Elements

C074S558000, C362S487000, C362S488000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07934439

ABSTRACT:
A steering wheel comprises a rim connected to spokes. A covering material is provided to enclose at least a portion of the rim and/or the spokes. The covering material includes an outer cover and a light element positioned under the outer cover. The light element is configured to emit light through at least a portion of the outer cover. The light element is positioned over a casing that is provided to give shape to the steering wheel so that a vehicle driver may easily grasp the steering wheel. The light element may provide continuous, pulsed, or non-continuous lighting.

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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 10th Ed., 1999, p. 268.

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