Miscellaneous hardware (e.g. – bushing – carpet fastener – caster – Insulated handle – Knob-type handle
Patent
1998-08-26
2000-08-29
Knight, Anthony
Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,
Insulated handle
Knob-type handle
16422, 285311, 74552, E05B 100
Patent
active
061088714
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus in connectible to a steering wheel for aiding disabled drivers. The apparatus includes a base having a first part and a second part for moving with a respect to one another. The base defines a steering-wheel-receiving aperture between the first and second parts for allowing the base to substantially sheath a portion of the steering wheel. A hinge connection is formed between the first and second parts of the base allowing pivotal movement with respect to one another. The hinge connection is formed along a common edge portion of the first and second parts for allowing placement of the base with respect to the steering wheel. A latch releasibly retains the first and second parts of the base with respect to one another. The latch is connected to the first and second parts opposite from the hinge axis. A knob is connected to the base for gripping by the driver with one hand for controlling movement of the steering wheel when the base is attached to the steering wheel. Preferably, the knob is releasible connected to the base. A locking member operably engages with a stem connected to the knob in order to retain the knob in a locked position with respect to the base. The locking member allows removal of the stem and connected knob from the base when selectively moved from the locked position to a release position.
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Smith Timothy R.
Weakland Lonny E.
Altair Engineering, Inc.
Knight Anthony
Williams Mark
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