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Non-woven fabric type steering wheel hands off detection cover

US10953908B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2020
Grant dateMar 23, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB32B2605/08
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A steering wheel hands off detection (HOD) cover may include a HOD pad having a fabric made of a non-woven fabric or a foam sponge of a non-woven fabric. A conductive plating surface of the fabric may be surface plated and on which sensing responses occur with respect to a contact state (hands ON) and a non-contact state (hands OFF) due to a physical contact.

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