GB2428030A - Dummy spike attachable to a steering wheel - Google Patents
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- GB2428030A GB2428030A GB0513914A GB0513914A GB2428030A GB 2428030 A GB2428030 A GB 2428030A GB 0513914 A GB0513914 A GB 0513914A GB 0513914 A GB0513914 A GB 0513914A GB 2428030 A GB2428030 A GB 2428030A
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- spike
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- 239000004794 expanded polystyrene Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 3
- 239000003562 lightweight material Substances 0.000 claims abstract 2
- 229910000831 Steel Inorganic materials 0.000 claims 1
- 239000010959 steel Substances 0.000 claims 1
- 239000000853 adhesive Substances 0.000 abstract description 3
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 abstract description 3
- 230000001070 adhesive effect Effects 0.000 abstract description 2
- 239000002828 fuel tank Substances 0.000 abstract description 2
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 3
- 239000011796 hollow space material Substances 0.000 description 2
- 208000010201 Exanthema Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 239000004793 Polystyrene Substances 0.000 description 1
- 201000005884 exanthem Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 238000005259 measurement Methods 0.000 description 1
- 229920002223 polystyrene Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 206010037844 rash Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 229910001220 stainless steel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000010935 stainless steel Substances 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R11/00—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R21/00—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R11/00—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
- B60R2011/0001—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by position
- B60R2011/0003—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by position inside the vehicle
- B60R2011/001—Vehicle control means, e.g. steering-wheel or column
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R11/00—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
- B60R2011/0001—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by position
- B60R2011/004—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by position outside the vehicle
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Abstract
A dummy spike made from expanded polystyrene or similar lightweight materials can be attached to the steering wheel of a vehicle to remind the driver of his vulnerability in the event of an accident and encourage safer driving. The spike has a metallic finish and resembles a real metal spike, approximately 120 mm in height, but it is hollow and will collapse readily upon impact. It may be cone-shaped or pyramidal, pointed or truncated, and may be attached to the steering wheel by hook and loop fasteners or a double-sided adhesive pad. The spike may also be attached to the fuel tank of a motorcycle.
Description
1 2428030 The Lijf SpiJk (Life Spike)
Background
Most road accidents are the result of people driving inappropriately by taking badly judged risks. This kind of action is frequently caused by the false sense of security encouraged by wearing a seat belt. One's vulnerability to danger is conveniently ignored.
Explaining the problem the invention solves The invention is designed to focus the driver's attention on the real personal dangers of driving in a careless manner.
The invention is designed to help prevent such road accidents by being a visible and tangible reminder of the potential consequences of a crash on the driver/rider.
What if it were a real spike? As a safety device, it applies to all drivers and riders.
What the invention does It is designed to improve the standard of driving/riding by encouraging a more careful attitude.
By reminding the driver/rider of their extreme vulnerability in an accident, the design will discourage people from taking undue risks.
The essential features The invention relates to a fitment which resembles a dangerous metal spike of up to, sayl2O mm. in length, with a base measurement of up to 60 mm.
It can be pointed or squared-off (truncated) at the tip.
The spike' may be pyramidal or conical, with a small hollow space inside, and made of a polystyrene or a similar type of material in a metallooking finish.
This will readily collapse upon impact and not constitute a hazard in itself.
It is fitted securely using a Velcro-type combination material but will enable easy removal/replacement when so required in a place such as on the steering wheel of a car, truck, etc. or the fuel tank of a mptorcycle.
lmpo,ant features It resembles a dangerous metal spike and as such is a highly visible reminder of the possible fatal consequences of a rash or otherwise ill-judged course of action.
Beginning of the detailed description
A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing in which fig. 1 shows the basic elements of the device.
Detailed description 2 fiJ
Device made from expanded polystyrene or simar material and may be conical or pyramidal, pointed or truncated. L1M
Cone or pyramia with small hollow space inside, fixed to vehcle with Velcro-type burr and hook combination with self-adhesive reverse sides for ease of fixing/removal.
Alternatively, one double-sided adhesive pad.
Device finished in silver-grey to resemble stainless steel, Dimension a, up to about 120 mm.
Dimension b. up to about 80 mm. as diameter, or side of square, or otherwise max. width/depth Dimension c. up to about 60 mm. as diameter, or side of square, or otherwise max. width/depth Dimension d. rim or flange thickness, say 10 mm., or as appropriate. Claim
Claims (1)
- This invention is designed to resemble closely a steel spike, eitherconical or pyramidal of three or more facets, of up to about 120 mm. in height and with a flanged base of about 60 mm. in diameter.It is made of expanded polystyrene or other similar lightweight material.The inside of this objectis as near hollow as possible.The tip of this device is either pointed or flat (truncated).
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB0513914A GB2428030A (en) | 2005-07-07 | 2005-07-07 | Dummy spike attachable to a steering wheel |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB0513914A GB2428030A (en) | 2005-07-07 | 2005-07-07 | Dummy spike attachable to a steering wheel |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| GB0513914D0 GB0513914D0 (en) | 2005-08-17 |
| GB2428030A true GB2428030A (en) | 2007-01-17 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GB0513914A Withdrawn GB2428030A (en) | 2005-07-07 | 2005-07-07 | Dummy spike attachable to a steering wheel |
Country Status (1)
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Citations (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| US20020109342A1 (en) * | 2001-01-29 | 2002-08-15 | Edwin Zenith Gabriel | Vehicle's air-bag injury protection system |
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Patent Citations (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| US20020109342A1 (en) * | 2001-01-29 | 2002-08-15 | Edwin Zenith Gabriel | Vehicle's air-bag injury protection system |
Non-Patent Citations (3)
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| Halfbakery, "Bumper Spikes" [online], 28 May 2001 (note proposals to fit fake foam bumper spikes or spring-loaded steering wheel spikes to vehicles) * |
| Ian Wacogne, "Don't blame the helmet" [online], 2 January 2001 * |
| Lewis Wolpert, "Risk" [online], 1996, Mill Hill Essays, National Institute for Medical Research * |
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| GB0513914D0 (en) | 2005-08-17 |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |